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JCPenney

45
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

The JCPenney app offers good value through sales and rewards, but it is plagued by significant technical issues, unreliable order fulfillment, and frustrating customer service experiences.

4.7★ lifetime (518,194) Free to download since 2014 by Penney OpCo LLC updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 68% 120 reviews across 2 regions
App Functionality Order Fulfillment & Shipping Customer Service In-Store Experience Value & Rewards Returns & Refunds
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4★7
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Recent reviews for the JCPenney app indicate a negative trajectory, with many users experiencing technical glitches, login problems, and issues with online orders, despite the app's potential for good sales and rewards. While the lifetime rating is high, the current user sentiment highlights a decline in app functionality and customer service effectiveness. The latest update claimed performance enhancements and bug fixes, but recent reviews contradict these claims, with users still reporting freezing and login failures.

What users like

  • Offers great sales, coupons, and reward points, providing good value for shoppers.R1R16R22R39
  • Many users appreciate the in-store customer service and helpful employees.R11R14R16R29
  • Curbside pickup can be fast and convenient when it works correctly.R137
  • The app is generally easy to navigate for browsing and shopping.R66R77R101R109

What users complain about

  • Frequent login issues and account access problems, even after password resets.R2R3R9R12
  • Online orders are often canceled, delayed, or arrive with missing/incorrect items.R6R8R15R28
  • Customer service for online issues is frequently reported as unhelpful, unresponsive, or rude.R6R8R15R20
  • The app experiences technical glitches, freezing, and poor performance, contradicting recent update notes.R4R18R50R52
  • Curbside pickup is unreliable, with long wait times and canceled orders.R23R59R68
  • In-store pickup availability is often inaccurate, showing items available that are not.R21R175
  • Issues with price discrepancies between scanned items and checkout, and inability to add scanned items to cart.R4R48
  • Returns are complicated, costly (shipping fees), and refunds are often delayed.R10R25R43R67
  • Rewards points can expire or be difficult to access and use.R10R46R72R98

Latest update · v11.48.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

We’ve improved the Price Scanner experience with promotional labels now visible directly in your Scan List, along with overall performance enhancements and bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly.

Recurring themes

App Functionality negative
Many users report significant technical issues, including login failures, freezing screens, inability to scan prices or add items to cart, and general difficulty navigating the app. These issues contradict the developer's claims of performance enhancements and bug fixes in the latest update.R2R3R4R9
Order Fulfillment & Shipping negative
A frequent complaint revolves around online orders being canceled without reason, delayed shipping, missing items, or incorrect items being sent. Tracking information is often poor or nonexistent, and customers face difficulties resolving these issues.R6R7R8R15
Customer Service negative
Users consistently report negative experiences with customer service, especially for online and order-related issues. Complaints include unhelpful representatives, long wait times, being given the 'runaround', and difficulty getting refunds or resolving problems caused by the company.R6R8R15R20
In-Store Experience mixed
While many praise friendly and helpful in-store staff and the overall shopping experience, curbside pickup is frequently problematic with long waits and cancellations. There are also issues with inaccurate in-store stock availability shown in the app.R11R13R14R16
Value & Rewards positive
Users consistently highlight JCPenney's good sales, coupons, and rewards program as a major positive, allowing them to find affordable prices and save money. However, some report issues with rewards expiring or being difficult to access.R1R16R22R39
Returns & Refunds negative
The return process is often criticized for being inconvenient, costly (e.g., $8 shipping fee for returns), and slow, with refunds taking a long time to process. Some report being charged for returns even when the company made an error.R10R25R43R67

Who it's for

This app is for shoppers who prioritize finding good sales and rewards points, and are willing to tolerate significant technical glitches, unreliable order fulfillment, and potentially frustrating customer service experiences R1R16R52. It is not for users who expect a seamless, reliable online shopping experience or prompt customer support R6R9.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. The score reflects this recent negative trajectory and the prevalence of critical issues. While there are positive comments about in-store experiences and value, the app's core functionality and online order processes are consistently criticized.

Frequently asked

Why am I having trouble logging into the JCPenney app?
Many users report frequent issues with logging into the JCPenney app, including messages that accounts are not found, passwords not being accepted even after resets, and being locked out of accounts R2R3R9R49.
Does the JCPenney app have issues with online orders?
Yes, the JCPenney app frequently has issues with online orders, including orders being canceled without explanation, items arriving late or not at all, and receiving incorrect or missing items R6R15R31R55.
Are there problems with JCPenney's curbside pickup?
Yes, several users have reported problems with JCPenney's curbside pickup, including long wait times, orders being canceled while waiting, and difficulties contacting the store for assistance R23R59R68.
Is the JCPenney app reliable for checking prices in-store?
No, the JCPenney app is not consistently reliable for checking prices in-store, with users reporting that the scanner feature often does not work across multiple phones and that prices may not match at checkout R4R48.

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] 5/5 · US Been shopping there all my life.: Great sales
  2. [R16] 5/5 · US Recommend JCPenny: Been shopping here for many years. Have items for entire family. Always have excellent sales, coupons, & customer service. = )
  3. [R22] 5/5 · US Best Value: I find the clothes which really meet my budget and elegance, thank you for last, 40+ years of your commitment with me.
  4. [R39] 5/5 · US I love JCP: I have shopped at JCP for over 30yrs with my family every Saturday as a routine. Recently, my visit was excellent filled with a ton discount purchases with my rewards program and a fun trip to the beauty salon. Make the store a part of your family fond routine memories. Cheers-
  5. [R11] 5/5 · US Easy 5!!: Easy to give JCP a 5. All clothes, materials and personnel.
  6. [R14] 5/5 · US Kevin in Jewelry: I recently had my wedding set resized, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Kevin at the Cedar Rapids location is truly excellent at what he does. He took the time to properly size my finger, sent my rings in, and they came back absolutely perfect. Kevin is knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely cares about his customers and making sure they’re happy with the end res
  7. [R29] 5/5 · US Employees: My sister and I went to JCPenney at Polaris Mall I have never been so satisfied with shopping as I was today you’re sales associate VIVIAN was the most helpful and personable Sales associate I have ever had Great people are so hard to find these days so i hope you take care of the employees that take care of you Also I would like to shout out to MADHO our cashier great personality also
  8. [R137] 5/5 · US Very impressed: I tried your curbside pickup today for the first time. It was a pleasant surprise how fast I was served. I will be back. Thank you!!
  9. [R66] 5/5 · US MY GO TO STORE FOR QUALITY AND GREAT PRICES: JCP Online Shopping Is Very Convenient And User Friendly. As A Senior I Am Extremely Impressed With The Ease Of Online Shopping.
  10. [R77] 5/5 · US Love the JCP app: Customer service is always fantastic. Everyone has been pleasant and very helpful. The app is easy to use.
  11. [R101] 5/5 · US Great service: Very easy to access and easy to navigate
  12. [R109] 5/5 · US Love JCP: User friendly design and easy navigation website! Great sales and reward points that stack up quickly! And you don’t have to use credit to earn the points! Easy returns/replacement process with very nice customer support!!
  13. [R2] 2/5 · US 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.
  14. [R3] 1/5 · US registering for rewards: -i created an account -when i tried to sign in, i received a message saying my account was not found
  15. [R9] 1/5 · US Impossible log in: It’s almost constant that the app doesn’t recognize my name and password. Reset and it still can’t connect. Easier to go elsewhere. Now it won’t accept my nickname to review. LOL.
  16. [R12] 1/5 · US The worse App: Hi, I have a JCPenny account, but I can’t take advantage of the sale today, neither through the app nor the website. Thanks for nothing. Jorge
  17. [R6] 1/5 · US 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
  18. [R8] 1/5 · US 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
  19. [R15] 1/5 · US 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.
  20. [R28] 1/5 · US My last order: I received my last order which was Nike tennis shoes and Nike slides. I got the tennis shoes but no slides. I called customer service the same day, the lady credited my account then said she reordered the slides. I still have not got the slides and no emails about them. I’m wondering if she did do anything because I can’t see it in my account. I need the slides delivered or a credit
  21. [R20] 1/5 · US Update and recovering login information.: Live chat no help. Link not working. Upgrade not upgrading. Want let me shop online.
  22. [R4] 1/5 · US 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
  23. [R18] 1/5 · US Nothing works on online app: I can’t find my order. JCP asks its customer to rate them but you can’t. This app hasn’t changed in 20 years. JCP really needs to get with the 21st century. It’s not a pleasant experience to shop on line with this company. I haven’t shopped here for years and now I remember why!
  24. [R50] 1/5 · US Horrific customer service: The JCPenney app is faulty. The screen freezes repeatedly. And it is not my phone. It only happens with the JCP app. I thought I had correctly updated my shipping address back to New York State from South Carolina when I placed an online order for almost $300. Turns out the app didn’t update and when I called they absolutely refused. Two different supervises stated I on
  25. [R52] 3/5 · US 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
  26. [R23] 1/5 · US Curbside Disaster: I notified the store using the app that I was parked and waiting for my order. After waiting forever!!!!! I received two notifications that to high demand my pick order would take longer than expected. So I waited longer. Finally I went in the store to find several available employees not busy at all. The association was very kind and a male gentleman brought my order to me at t
  27. [R59] 1/5 · US Curbside service: Sat at curbside service while they updated they were having delays. Sat for 30 minutes. It then said curbside service canceled. I’m extremely frustrated as I have a bad back and the reason I use curbside. There was no way to call anyone in the store. I called customer service at headquarters and the woman didn’t even know what curbside service was. Another ten minutes on hold
  28. [R68] 1/5 · US JCP Eagle Pass, Texas: Today, 4/22/26, my son waited 40 minutes after checking in to curbside pickup. He had his 4 year old asleep in truck and couldn’t go in store. He tried calling store operator to get assistance, but no one answered. He finally called the salon, who transferred him to menswear and finally got hold of a manager. The purchase was finally brought out. If the store cannot be timel
  29. [R21] 3/5 · US 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!
  30. [R175] 3/5 · US Mostly enjoy it, but…: I enjoy shopping through the app, however, it’s gets frustrating when you are selecting an item and too many times, the item is not available through the store for same day pick up. There needs to be an option that the customer can select for “in-store “ items only to better serve the customer that is seeking to find something to purchase same day for pick up. Walmart app h
  31. [R48] 1/5 · US The app sucks: If you plan on using it in store just know it won’t scan prices we tried 6 phones between the family but it just doesn’t scan
  32. [R10] 3/5 · US 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
  33. [R25] 1/5 · US Mislabeled items twice: While I enjoy funding a selection of basics at JCP I don’t enjoy the return and exchange process. Twice now I’ve ordered a bra in my size and received a mislabeled bra in a larger size. Additionally each time I try to process a return I’m charged for shipping when the item was clearly mislabeled shouldn’t shipping be covered?
  34. [R43] 1/5 · US Refund Process needs update: JC Penny’s refund process is archaic. After realizing the online order I processed was the incorrect size I called in to cancel the order. I was told I was passed the 30 minute window. I was also told I could return the items at a local JC Penny store or pay $8 for a UPS label. I chose the store. Returned my incorrect order on the 18th and here we are the 29th and stil
  35. [R67] 1/5 · US Returns are a nightmare: I ordered a pair of jeans and didn’t like them our store closed at our mall so I asked for a return label that cost $8.00. Then I couldn’t print it off so called and the customer service gave me an address to use to send them back so went to the UPS store and they wanted $16.00 to print the label for the return by then I was totally upset finally the UPS store helped me to
  36. [R46] 1/5 · US Rewards or no rewards: I have been shopping at JCPenney for years recently I had $20 in rewards credit but they expired so how do you give me credit for what I spend at your store and then you just take it away. So I called customer service and asked them if they could restore them so I could use them the young lady told me no she could not restore them. So I asked her where I could make a complai
  37. [R72] 1/5 · US Rewards: I got a notification that I have $20.00 rewards but, I can’t find them for my online purchases.
  38. [R98] 3/5 · US 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.
  39. [R7] 2/5 · US Shipping: I love JCP but shipping has been horribly inconsistent. Do NOT order if you need an item by a specific date.
  40. [R13] 5/5 · US Mrs Claus: I love that JCPenney still exists! I don’t get there much because it’s a 40 mile trip for me. It’s one of my favorite stores and I always find something when I do go there. Thanks for staying around.
  41. [R49] 1/5 · US CAN’T LOG IN: My account is current and up to date, I even just changed my password. This app doesn’t work! It doesn’t let me log in.
  42. [R31] 1/5 · US Not reliable: App will show items in stock then when you order it will cancel your order after the sale is over and make you pay full price if u want that item
  43. [R55] 3/5 · US 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.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store