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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Sezzle vs Shop

Sezzle 4.9★ · Free to download 60
Winner Shop
Shop 4.8★ · Free to download 75

Choose Shop for a more reliable shopping experience.

While both Sezzle and Shop have their strengths, Shop edges out Sezzle due to its larger user base and generally more favorable reviews regarding reliability and ease of use. Sezzle struggles with customer service and fees, which detracts from its appeal.

Head to head

features edge: ShopR3R43R62R68
Sezzle Sezzle offers a unique payment plan system but has been criticized for hidden fees and a subscription requirement to access certain features.
Shop Shop provides a straightforward package tracking service and payment options but has faced issues with order accuracy and delivery.
ease of use edge: ShopR9R27R61R84
Sezzle Sezzle's app has been reported to have bugs and issues with processing payments, making it frustrating for users.
Shop Shop is generally easy to use, but some users have experienced app crashes and functionality issues.
reliability edge: ShopR1R41R101R113
Sezzle Sezzle has many complaints about customer service and account access issues, leading to a lack of trust.
Shop Shop has a larger user base and more positive feedback regarding package tracking and delivery updates, despite some complaints about accuracy.
price/value edge: ShopR3R19R68R68
Sezzle Sezzle charges a $20 monthly fee for full access, which many users find excessive given the service provided.
Shop Shop is free to use, providing good value for those looking to track packages without additional costs.
support edge: ShopR12R27R102R116
Sezzle Sezzle's customer service has been described as lacking and unresponsive, which frustrates users.
Shop Shop has mixed reviews on support, with some users reporting good experiences while others faced challenges.
Pick Sezzle if

You prefer a buy now pay later service and are willing to pay for premium features.

Pick Shop if

You want a reliable app for tracking packages and prefer a free service.

Evidence note: Sezzle has a higher percentage of negative reviews related to fees and customer service, while Shop's larger user base may dilute its negative feedback.

Frequently asked

What are the main differences between Sezzle and Shop?
Sezzle charges a $20 monthly fee for its payment plans, while Shop is free to use for tracking packages. Sezzle has more complaints about customer service and hidden fees.

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. [R3] Sezzle 3/5 · US It’s okay: The app is okay for borrowing money and payment plans but I’ve definitely had better before (Klarna, Shop, Afterpay, Affirm). Sezzle requires you to pay a $20 monthly fee just to even be able to use the money and make a payment plan and they tried to make it sound cool but coining it as (Anywhere pay) when the pay should’ve been available to be used anywhere from the beginning. They als
  2. [R43] Sezzle 1/5 · US Rip off!: They make pay a subscription on top of getting approved! If you want to shop at common stores like Amazon or Target they charge you a premium! There are WAY better buy now pay later apps!! Go elsewhere where they are greedy here
  3. [R62] Shop 5/5 · US The best app: Shop makes it easy to track your shipping orders
  4. [R68] Shop 5/5 · US Best app for shopping: I go on this app all the time and they have the best and I love how they offer payment plans so you could still buy the things that you want. I definitely recommend this app.
  5. [R9] Sezzle 3/5 · US App works when it wants.: Love sezzle itself but the app never wants to open for me when I need to use it !
  6. [R27] Sezzle 2/5 · US Customer service is terrible and takes forever to process payments: I used sezzle as a payment method at least 3 times. I made some returns on my very first order and I’m still waiting on my refund. I contacted customer support for clarification and the agent literally cut our conversation short without resolving the problem. Not only that, but they make you pay for their subscription to be able t
  7. [R61] Shop 1/5 · US Easy to use BUUUT: I love using the app, well really the service my problem however is with the app. It doesn’t work. If I try to run it it drops me right back where I started, no access, no error message or any kind of support, helpful sympathy… nothing. I’m running an ios to which they SAID was latest compatible one. But it does not work. And Im stuck because I can’t upgrade my ios. Tried over
  8. [R84] Shop 3/5 · US App: Your app is not very user friendly
  9. [R1] Sezzle 1/5 · US Inconsistent available balance: They’ll tell you that your available balance will go up if you pay early or on time, but that’s a lie, I made an early payment of $115 and they took $400 dollars away from my available balance. Once again as soon as my available balance reached $2000 Sezzle found a way to restrict my account, now I can’t use it at all, and customer service is utterly pathetic.
  10. [R41] Sezzle 1/5 · US Awful company: I made a purchase through the vendor HOWOWOH and spent over $500 using Sezzle. I never received one item in my order and when I contacted the vendor, I never heard back. Since I finance with Sezzle and this is a vendor of theirs it is their responsibility to refund me my money. Even though I never received the order of Sezzle kept deducting the payments from my bank. Horrible Custom
  11. [R101] Shop 5/5 · US Very efficient delivery app: All my packages are always been tracked properly and help with finding the package and when it will arrive so I can keep track of it
  12. [R113] Shop 5/5 · US Excellent service..: I love the correct delivery method and excellent customer service..
  13. [R19] Sezzle 1/5 · US What happened?: Every online store I frequently use now comes with a monthly fee. No thanks. Keep your membership. This was a dumb move
  14. [R12] Sezzle 3/5 · US Legitimate app but poor service: This app is legit, I have honestly made about +$160 in gift cards in just a month and a half, mostly thru arcade games and the money IQ. They also are good for credit reporting and giving you a decent amount for buy now pay later. The customer service is extremely lacking though. First time i had issues with not getting reward points for a game i had played an
  15. [R102] Shop 1/5 · US Deplorable: My experience dealing with this so called app I have gone with not being able to track two purchases made whereas there were no details pertaining to my purchases. I've contacted the merchants more than once never got a response but different navigating. To other support and contact teams. And I'm sad to say I out of money because of shop and these so-called merchants. Best bet go on t
  16. [R116] Shop 1/5 · US Scammers: The won’t let you get your money back or even write a report this needs to be improved

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