Achievers vs CarMax Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Achievers
This app facilitates employee recognition and rewards, allowing teams to celebrate achievements, acknowledge milestones, and stay connected. It offers tools for sending appreciation, redeeming points for various rewards, and accessing company resources, all in a user-friendly mobile interface.
- Send recognition with or without points
- AI-guided message suggestions
- Redeem points for gift cards, merchandise, and experiences
- Celebrate work anniversaries and birthdays
- Access company resources and announcements
- Multi-language support (38 languages)
- Biometric login options
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Recognize great work, reward what matters, and stay connected to your team, all from your phone. Whether you're at a desk, on the floor, or on the road, the Achievers app makes appreciation part of your everyday. It starts with recognition tools that work the way you do. Send recognition in seconds, with or without points, and get AI-guided help to make every message meaningful. You can highlight your company values and stay on top of important announcements and events along the way. Rewards make every recognition count. Redeem your points and choose from millions of options, including gift cards, merchandise, experiences, travel, and your company's branded swag, with fast, free delivery. Appreciation doesn't stop at great work. The app makes it easy to celebrate your teammates, with upcoming work anniversaries and birthdays at a glance and a quick way to recognize them on their big day. Over time, all of these everyday moments add up. AI brings the story behind your recognitions to life, with profile insights that highlight skills and strengths and show the impact you and your colleagues make. Beyond recognition, resource pages keep you in the loop by bringing Employee Resource Groups, health and safety information, and helpful documents and links into one place. Wherever your team works, the app connects everyone in their preferred language. It's available in 38 languages and offers secure sign-in options, including biometric login. Together, it all adds up to a workplace where recognition is easy, connection is constant, and everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated, no matter where they work. Trusted by organizations worldwide and used by millions of employees, Achievers turns everyday moments into meaningful experiences that drive engagement, retention, and performance. Download the Achievers app and bring recognition with you, wherever your day takes you.
CarMax Connect
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Stay connected with CarMax — wherever you are with CarMax Connect mobile. Why you’ll love CarMax Connect: Stay up-to-date on the latest news and information that is relevant to you Connect by posting photos, stories, and feedback Easily share information while on-the-go
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Achievers at every 2 weeks against CarMax Connect's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Achievers ships an update every 2 weeks, CarMax Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Achievers | CarMax Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Achievers Inc. | CarMax |
Bugs and requests
Achievers
Reported bugs
4 issues- Session expiring immediately on startup
- Inability to log in or access core app features
- Catalog and shopping cart functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Face ID/Biometric login support
- Improved filtering and sorting options for rewards
- Ability to edit profile information
- Reliable sync across devices
CarMax Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Achievers
No in-app purchases
CarMax Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Achievers free?
Is CarMax Connect free?
Do Achievers or CarMax Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Achievers or CarMax Connect?
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