# TOM Shop vs Buyee

TOM Shop and Buyee both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of TOM Shop's written reviews are positive against 43% of Buyee's. TOM Shop also leads on ads (none vs shown). Buyee's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 487). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TOM Shop against 4.7 for Buyee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buyee has 4.6K ratings behind it against 487, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of TOM Shop's written reviews are positive against 43% of Buyee's.

TOM Shop ships an update every 2 months, Buyee monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOM Shop | Buyee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-shop/id917931381/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buyee/id1453784165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 487 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tokyo Otaku Mode Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794038258) | [tenso, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441508536) |

## What reviewers say

### TOM Shop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tom-shop/id917931381)

Discover and purchase authentic Japanese goods, including anime figures, fashion, and collectibles. Enjoy a vast selection, loyalty points, fast delivery, and secure payments. Get restock alerts and read fan reviews.

**Highlights:** Authentic Japanese goods, 25,000+ item selection, TOM Points loyalty program, Restock notifications, Product reviews, Wishlist creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and smooth app
- 💎 Great selection of products
- 🤑 Good prices and deals
- 🎁 Awesome rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Delayed shipping and long wait times
- 💰 Expensive shipping costs
- 🔍 Limited product visibility (out of stock items not shown)
- 📂 Wishlist issues (can't access custom wishlists)

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues with Google and Facebook accounts
- Crashing when accessing certain product categories
- Wishlist not syncing properly across devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve wishlist functionality
- Integrate currency conversion
- Show availability of out-of-stock items


### Buyee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buyee/id1453784165)

Access and purchase items from numerous Japanese online stores and auction sites. This app simplifies the entire process, from searching and buying to payment and international shipping. Consolidate orders from multiple vendors into a single shipment for convenience.

**Highlights:** Shop from 30+ Japanese online stores, Purchase from Japanese auction sites, Combine packages from multiple stores, Monitor price changes and bids, Secure payment processing, Multiple international shipping options, Multilingual customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💎 Great for finding rare/exclusive items
- 🌍 Enables international shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive shipping costs
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app performance
- 🤔 Unclear policies and hidden fees
- 🤷‍♀️ Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent loading of images and listings
- Unreliable bid/order processing

**Requested features**

- Improved app optimization and speed
- Easier account creation and login process
- Expanded payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Better translation and language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOM Shop free?

TOM Shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buyee free?

Buyee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TOM Shop or Buyee?

Buyee is rated higher. TOM Shop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Buyee averages 4.7 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do TOM Shop or Buyee have ads?

Buyee shows ads; TOM Shop does not.

### Which is updated more often, TOM Shop or Buyee?

TOM Shop ships an update every 2 months, and Buyee monthly. Most recently, TOM Shop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Buyee on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*