Comparison

Shoe Carnival vs Dollar Tree

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shoe Carnival

This app provides a fun and convenient way to shop for family footwear. Earn rewards, access exclusive offers, and enjoy a seamless online and in-store shopping experience. Easily find your size, order online, or pick up purchases the same day.

Highlights
  • Shoe Perks Rewards program
  • Virtual rewards card
  • View and redeem points
  • Exclusive offers
  • Online ordering
  • Buy online, pick up in-store
  • In-store barcode scanning for online info
Features
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Shoe Carnival is one of the nation's largest, fastest growing and most exciting family footwear retailers. We offer customers a completely unique and fun shopping experience with a broad assortment of great brands, and value priced footwear for the entire family. Download our FREE app to see what fun and exciting surprises await! Rewards at your fingertips! Sign up for our Shoe Perks Rewards program to start earning points and receive exclusive offers. Existing Shoe Perks Members can use their virtual Shoe Perks card, view current points and redeem rewards when in store or shopping online. Make room in your closet! Our new and improved shopping experience makes ordering quick and easy. You can also buy online and pick up in-store the same day! No shoes, no problem! Can’t find your size, or the color you want while shopping in-store? Simply scan the barcode on the box to pull it up on shoecarnival.com to get more info, read reviews and place an order.

About

Dollar Tree

Explore a wide range of affordable products for any occasion, from craft supplies to household essentials. Save your favorite items, scan barcodes for product details, and stay updated on new arrivals and deals. Personalize your shopping experience by selecting your preferred store and viewing its amenities.

Highlights
  • Browse products and weekly ads
  • Discover new and seasonal items
  • Save favorites to a curated list
  • Scan barcodes for product information
  • Opt-in for notifications and emails
  • Select preferred store and view amenities
Features
Currently charting
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Discover extreme value for every season and occasion by browsing products, weekly ads, new items, seasonal favorites, and more. From craft supplies to household essentials and beyond, you can find hidden treasures at every corner. Plus, you can also save your Dollar Tree favorites by adding them to a favorites list curated by you, for you. Add or remove items from your list at any time! Even when you’re shopping at your local Dollar Tree store, our app can help you learn more about products with the barcode scanner feature. Scan with ease by simply hovering the scanner over a barcode to see product information and price details. The possibilities are at your fingertips! Be the first to know about the latest and greatest. From trendy new items and exciting announcements to WOW deals and new releases, make sure you opt in push notifications. You can even stay connected with us through weekly emails by simply opting in directly in the app! Your experience on the Dollar Tree app also includes tailored, thoughtful features that are catered to your preferences. You can sign in to your account, select your store to shop at, see the store amenities for each Dollar Tree, and much more. Download the official Dollar Tree app now to start exploring exciting features and finds!

Screenshots

Shoe Carnival4 screens
Dollar Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shoe Carnival at 4.7 against Dollar Tree's 3.2. Shoe Carnival also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 488). Dollar Tree's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shoe Carnival holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoe Carnival has 12K ratings behind it against 488, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Shoe Carnival's written reviews are positive against 20% of Dollar Tree's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoe Carnival ships an update every 2 months, Dollar Tree fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shoe Carnival versus Dollar Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoe CarnivalDollar Tree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better3.2 (488 ratings)
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews19.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better488
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#104 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB83 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShoe CarnivalDollar Tree Stores

Customer experience

Shoe Carnival

All ratings12,119 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative75.9%

Dollar Tree

All ratings478 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative67.3%

User reviews

Shoe Carnival

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great store with fast delivery
  • 🛒 Variety of shoes available

Room to improve

  • 🐌 Slow and laggy app
  • 🤔 Unreliable app functionality
  • 🔄 Frequent logout and loss of cart items
  • 🙅‍♀️ Lack of user-friendly features (favorites, wish list)
  • 💳 Payment issues (Klarna not working, multiple charges)

Dollar Tree

From 488 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to manage
  • 🚀 Convenient for checking nearby stores
  • 💡 Allows saving favorites

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate store inventory information
  • 🚫 Cannot purchase items through the app
  • 🚫 Limited favorites list capacity

Bugs and requests

Shoe Carnival

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Inconsistent behavior when navigating back
  • Login issues and inability to stay signed in
  • Incorrect or missing product images

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add favorites/wish list feature
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Enhance user experience and navigation

Dollar Tree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login/sign-up issues
  • Inconsistent product information
  • Frequent freezing and loading problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Show in-store product availability
  • Allow purchases and order tracking within the app
  • Expand favorites list capacity
  • Improve search and browsing functionality

In-app purchases

None

Shoe Carnival

No in-app purchases

None

Dollar Tree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shoe Carnival free?
Shoe Carnival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dollar Tree free?
Dollar Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shoe Carnival or Dollar Tree?
Shoe Carnival is rated higher. Shoe Carnival averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Dollar Tree averages 3.2 from 488 ratings.
Do Shoe Carnival or Dollar Tree have ads?
Neither Shoe Carnival nor Dollar Tree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shoe Carnival or Dollar Tree?
Shoe Carnival ships an update every 2 months, and Dollar Tree fortnightly. Most recently, Shoe Carnival was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dollar Tree on November 3, 2026.

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