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What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R1] Costco 1/5 · US Updated App is Bricked: With the latest app update I literally can't place an order anymore. There are steps where the app progress bar just endlessly cycles and will not complete the task. Never had this problem in prior versions.
2. [R3] Costco 3/5 · US Buggy: When the app works it's fine. However, I find that it freezes quite often.
3. [R4] Costco 2/5 · US Store is fantastic, app is inconsistent: This app crashes, won’t load items, fails to checkout, 50% of the time I use it…very slow, laggy, and leaves much to be desired.
4. [R7] Costco 2/5 · US What’s happening with this app?: The app has become mostly unusable. Can’t look up orders, previous purchases or even shop without it timing out before opening.
5. [R12] Costco 3/5 · US Slow: Nice app, although its very slow
6. [R13] Costco 1/5 · US Sluggish browser not app: This app is just a slow bulky mobile browser. It’s slow to load the cart and has to recover it from somewhere, not the application.
7. [R22] Costco 1/5 · US Not an app = terrible user experience: BUILD AN ACTUAL APP, COSTCO! This is NOT an app. It’s a terrible wrapper around the standard Costco.com website and performs like a bug-ridden P.O.S. Half the time, product pages won’t open at all. The “feedback” feature doesn’t work at all. The pages load excruciatingly slow, and the “app” doesn’t work at all if you use a VPN. For a company as fantastic a
8. [R8] Costco 4/5 · US Cancelled orders: Fix your problem with always canceling orders for no reason or explanation and it would deserve 5 stars…
9. [R10] Costco 2/5 · US Orders & Purchases Do Not Work: It’s a good app when it works. You can search items well. However, if you try accessing orders and purchases section from account, it struggles. I can never access it. 2% reward does not update too. Mine is stuck since last few months. Accounts section basically is useless for many things.
10. [R19] Costco 2/5 · US Cart getting cleared automatically: Cart is clearing out after few mins
11. [R47] Costco 1/5 · US When the app says, I’m already signed in. Why do I gotta sign in again to do almost everything when: 👉🏻 When the app says, I’m already signed in. Why do I gotta sign in AGAIN, to do almost everything when says I’m signed in⁉️⁉️⁉️ 👉🏻 fix this, I should not have to call to have Costco search for a purchase, I should have a SEACH option, but Even though there is a SEACH next to purchases, (insinuatin
12. [R30] Costco 3/5 · US hard to find things: sometimes it is very hard to find the things you are looking for
13. [R31] Costco 1/5 · US Needs Serious Improvements: This app is pretty terrible. It has probably the worst search engine I have ever experienced. For example, When you try search for something simple like alcohol, the only thing that comes up is alcoholic beverages. It also takes too long to load the membership card to scan at entry. I’m sure there’s probably some really good things in the app, but the things I personal
14. [R41] Costco 1/5 · US Not optimized: There is no way this is a 4.9/5 star APP. Sure Costco is great, but this is the worst digital shopping interface I’ve ever used. No where in the app does it show what section/aisle an item is in. This should be a basic function that any other grocery app has. But worst of all, is the pathetic excuse for a search function. Search something basic like “butter” or “strawberries”, neith
15. [R15] Costco 3/5 · US Needs work: In store use of the app isn’t nearly as helpful as the Sam’s Club app. Being able to scan with the app would be a game changer
16. [R32] Costco 4/5 · US Self Checkout Needed: I love Costco but when is the brand going to update to more modern features like self checkout that I can do from my mobile phone? This is the one reason I still shop at Sam’s- you can scan as you shop and be on your way. No stressful lines overflowing with impatient people. Please please please think about implementing this feature.
17. [R21] Costco 3/5 · US Sign-In: Why do I need to sign in to my account every time I try to use it? It’s set up for Face ID but I still need to click a sign in button. It used to not do this.
18. [R18] Costco 3/5 · US Like the app but…: Wish prices were the same as in store. It’s tricky if you don’t realize….
19. [R52] Walmart 5/5 · US Great money saving store: Such a fun way to shop eager to correct any problems. Friendly helpful staff and can supply nearly any need
20. [R64] Walmart 5/5 · US Best Subscription Ever!: Love being able to get my groceries right at my door. Especially when I forget something the first go around.
21. [R69] Amazon Shopping 5/5 · US 5 star review: Great service! Consistent reliable app!
22. [R72] Amazon Shopping 5/5 · US Love it!!!: Always so fun and great deals!!
23. [R75] Amazon Shopping 5/5 · US Great Work: Now most people have issues with online shopping but this was the most comfortable and reliable way to shop…. 5⭐️s
24. [R83] Starbucks 5/5 · US Stars: You get deals and can preorder and see what drinks there are and get stars for free stuff but the stars disappear that’s why I didn’t put 5 star
25. [R86] Starbucks 5/5 · US The App Gets You Free Reward Points!: The app is way better personally because you can earn reward points,customize drinks and more.
26. [R92] Starbucks 4/5 · US Amazing: Skips the line even at work I ask if I can pre order a coffee to pick up when my breaks start so I don’t waste time waiting. I love saving up my points for location specific cups. I sell them on eBay when I have to many or gift them. It does lag during busy times of the day and depending on location. Other then that it’s so helpful
27. [R94] Target 5/5 · US Download the app: If you’re a target lover you need this app. Make sure you put in your number every time you checkout not only you get points but shopping online for delivery or pickup comes out cheaper always, there are discounts and perks on the app only.
28. [R100] Target 5/5 · US Love my target: I love shopping in store but love drive up the most. It’s so convenient to shop online and then pick up at my convenience. The people that work there are all so nice!
29. [R103] Target 5/5 · US Amazing: Love the free pick up
30. [R106] Target 5/5 · US Love Target: I’ve been a loyal Target customer for over 15 years, and my family and I truly love Target. I love the Target brand, the clean and organized stores, and the convenient app that makes shopping so easy. Target has always provided a great shopping experience, and it continues to be one of our favorite places to shop.
31. [R117] Sam's Club Shopping & Delivery 5/5 · US Greatest Move By Sam's Ever: Scan and Go as well as curbside pickup are the greatest thing Sam's has ever done! Efficient, Convenient and for customers who buy a lot frequently such an Economical time saver! Thank You! Well Done!