JCPenney alternatives
JCPenney users often look for alternatives due to persistent app issues, including login problems and glitches, as well as inconsistent online order fulfillment and customer service. Alternatives like Amazon Shopping and Target offer more reliable online experiences and broader product selections, while Capital One Shopping focuses on savings.
Why users look for alternatives to JCPenney
- Users frequently encounter issues with the JCPenney app, such as being locked out of accounts, passwords not being accepted, and the app crashing or freezing during use.R1R4R9R15
- Online ordering and fulfillment are inconsistent, with problems like items showing as available for pickup but then not being, orders getting canceled without reason, incorrect items being shipped, or orders not being received at all.R3R6R13R16
- Customer service for online issues, refunds, and order problems is often reported as unhelpful, with users being given the 'runaround' or experiencing difficulty getting resolutions.R10R13R19R27
- The app's functionality can be frustrating, with issues like prices not matching advertised sales, difficulty accessing rewards, the default store location not saving, and a generally poor user interface.R7R12R15R21
The alternatives
Amazon Shopping offers a wide variety of products and is generally seen as a reliable platform for online purchases, with many users appreciating its consistent service and deals .
Better for: Amazon Shopping is better for users who prioritize a vast selection of items and a generally reliable online shopping experience, especially those who value consistent service and deals . However, some users report issues with customer service, defective electronics, and recent AI search changes R51R52.
Head-to-head: JCPenney vs Amazon ShoppingTarget provides a convenient shopping experience with options for in-store pickup and drive-up, which users find easy and efficient R66. The app also offers discounts and perks for online shopping and pickup R66.
Better for: Target is better for shoppers who appreciate the convenience of online ordering with in-store or drive-up pickup options and who value a clean, organized store experience . Users also benefit from app-exclusive discounts and perks R66. However, some users experience issues with app glitches, slow performance, and delayed deliveries .
Head-to-head: JCPenney vs TargetMacy's was not included in the provided reviews, so there is insufficient information to describe what it offers or who it suits better.
Better for: There are too few reviews to judge Macy's.
Head-to-head: JCPenney vs Macy'sCapital One Shopping aims to help users find discounts and earn rewards or cash back on purchases, with many finding it a valuable tool for saving money R80.
Better for: Capital One Shopping is better for users primarily focused on finding deals, discounts, and earning rewards or cash back across various retailers R80. However, users report significant issues with rewards not appearing, the app being glitchy, and the redemption process being frustrating R79R82.
Head-to-head: JCPenney vs Capital One ShoppingSafeway Deals & Delivery helps users find sales and clip weekly coupons, allowing them to save money on groceries and accumulate points with each purchase .
Better for: Safeway Deals & Delivery is better for grocery shoppers who want to easily find weekly sales, clip digital coupons, and save money on their purchases . However, users frequently experience issues with in-store Wi-Fi preventing deal scanning, the weekly ad not working, and the 'clip deals' function being difficult to use R95R96.
Head-to-head: JCPenney vs Safeway Deals & DeliveryYou should stick with JCPenney if you value their in-store experience, especially for departments like jewelry or for finding specific clothing items, and if you have positive experiences with their sales associates . Many long-time customers appreciate the quality and value they find in JCPenney's clothing and the availability of items for the entire family .
Evidence note: Macy's had too few reviews to judge.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] JCPenney Online experience: After having reset my password recently, it wouldn’t accept my password and wanted a new. In doing the process, it locked me out of my account. So I go back to my email to unlock it and it doesn’t unlock it. I tried to check out as I guess, but it’s requiring me either to sign in or create a new account. Frustrating.
- [R4] JCPenney registering for rewards: -i created an account -when i tried to sign in, i received a message saying my account was not found
- [R9] JCPenney App not friendly: I get kicked out every time you do an update. I’m often not home so I can’t sign back in.
- [R15] JCPenney Jcp app: IMO Jcp app is extremely frustrating to navigate when browsing to shop in general. Jcp has always been my favorite store! When using the app, not so much. Even with freq updates it’s very glitchy when scrolling items. Constantly shutting off & goes black every time ya try to do anything. Also frequently losing the pg & item your on. Hitting the back arrow never takes you back to your spot
- [R3] JCPenney Disappointed: I recently bought a Mens Shirt recently online/pickup at Store. Thought it would be more convenient. I used my “saved” Rewards Points. I picked it up went hone after we were done with errands. Tried it on and was not happy with the fabric used to make the shirt. I went to return it to see if I could get something more to my liking. I was informed yes I could return but I would lose a
- [R6] JCPenney On line shopping: I don’t understand why, when I ask for my store choice, in store stock for pickup, search the items, find one, find my size, choose my color , put in the cart, only to have it tell me it’s not available for pickup at my store. You waste my time!
- [R13] JCPenney No Merchandise and no Refund: I ordered some blinds on 3/20/26 and still have not received them and have been given the runaround trying to get my refund. I’ve talked to over 12 people including a supervisor and as of 1:20pm today they’re still giving me this unprofessional service. I’ve even been sent to the store and they still didn’t give me a refund and today they say go back to the store. Thi
- [R16] JCPenney Shipping: I love JCP but shipping has been horribly inconsistent. Do NOT order if you need an item by a specific date.
- [R10] JCPenney JCPenney portraits sluggish: Did new born photoshoot about 2 weeks back. Have not received digital prints on Shutterfly even today. Both are blaming each other for some bug. Why should I care?
- [R19] JCPenney Did not get my order: I opened my package and it was not the items I ordered. I called customer service and they explained to me that I have to take the items back to the store to return them. Or I can mail back the items. I have to do all this for items I paid for and did not get! Someone else out there will have to do the same thing. Now it will cost me money to return things I did not order. Ca
- [R27] JCPenney Store with worst customer service: Do not take your business to jcpenny. The cs with the roosters on the background and people who can’t really speak in English will definitely “help”you. They ll not even try to assist you on solving problems that they cause but tell to you to do extra steps. Jcpenny is definitely my no to go list, cancelling all my orders and pickups that I have at the moment.
- [R7] JCPenney Prices never match: So today they have a buy one and get two free sandal sale. When you scan certain sandals(Clark’s for this example) it has a sale price and a buy one get two free right under the price. But when I went to check out they rang up the original price with the other two free. Another way their app is terrible. When you scan an item for price check, you can’t automatically add it to
- [R12] JCPenney Default Store in App: In the app, the store location used to default to what was selected previously at any given time when using the app. However it no longer defaults and each time the app is launched or one of the departments is selected the zip code is required. It’s a huge inconvenience when using the app often. Please resolve the issue to make app shopping a better experience.
- [R21] JCPenney Access to rewards won’t work: Can’t get my rewards to show up. Says phone posting key is mandatory. Have no clue what this means.
- [R51] Amazon Shopping Customer service keeps getting worse: These AI chatbots are useless and frustrating and more and more packages are delivered to the wrong address.
- [R52] Amazon Shopping Read all of this: I don't get why you guys would sell stuff that is defective specifically electronics. I just don't get it. I mean yeah you have to keep the price around the same for how much you bought it for or what ever you guys do to get the stuff. But you guys basically are scamming people. Like don't just buy the first one you see. Actually work people and try and find electronics that work
- [R53] Amazon Shopping Prime days are becoming scam days :(: Amazon Prime days setup - 1. Interest free money - Buy something during prime days, it will take eternity to ship it even if they have items in stock and it can be delivered next day? 2. No human interaction anymore - chat is just one closed circle
- [R54] Amazon Shopping Brooooo: I can’t talk to the ai cuz I’m under 16. Amazon yall are idiots
- [R65] Target Target 360: They won’t allow shipt shoppers to cross county lines. Now my home target which is 1 mile away is inaccessible. I’m forced to use a store that’s almost 10 miles away for my deliveries. They made a super convenient thing very inconvenient. Womp womp
- [R66] Target 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.
- [R67] Target They don’t search up what you want and they have it: I’ve been searching up a lot of stuff online for target and every time I can’t find it online, but I do have the target store at the same day I go there
- [R68] Target Pokemon restock disaster: Terrible bots taking all the stock. Impossible to check out
- [R79] Capital One Shopping Um, where’s my reward?: Just bought some supplements and got a pop up saying I would get 40$ for signing up. I signed up and did the whole process. There’s 0$ in the app account at the end. While signing up the 40$ amount kept changing at every step. For a credit card company I’ve been with for a long time this feels totally scammy.
- [R80] Capital One Shopping Amazing added value: Happy to find discounts on everything I need to buy. Great variety easy navigation
- [R81] Capital One Shopping $80 a person I will open up for 3 people a day: Let me see the bonus on my account
- [R82] Capital One Shopping scam: the app is a scam, no u cant get a 45$ bonus from downloading it and making an account u also have to use it to spend money add it to ur computer and a bunch of other scammy time wasting activities
- [R93] Safeway Deals & Delivery Now useless: So full of sponsored content that you can't find anything. Example: search for very specific like Ben & Jerry's Dairy Free. Says 9 results but wrong. There are 19. 17 are not matching and sponsored ads. Only 2 are correct results which seems too low. 90% is SPAM.
- [R94] Safeway Deals & Delivery ⭐️⭐️⭐️: 10/10
- [R95] Safeway Deals & Delivery WiFi in store: It is frustrating to use the app in the store because the Wi-Fi is not very strong and you can’t scan the barcodes to see if you’ve picked up the discount. That’s my biggest frustration. Thank you.
- [R96] Safeway Deals & Delivery Trickle in coupons: Remember when you all used to release the coupons for the week on Wednesday? Now you drop a few new ones each day? Really is a slap in the face when I just bought something on Wednesday and now there’s a coupon on Friday.
- [R18] JCPenney Too many canceled orders: I have been a dedicated customer for over 15 years, I am very disappointed with the service, my orders keep getting cancelled for no reason given.
- [R26] JCPenney Missing order: I ordered shampoo and conditioner but only received the shampoo. I have called customer service twice and don’t get a straight answer. I want the product that I paid for.
Synthesized from 106 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store