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Head-to-head

Wish vs Save A Lot

Wish 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner Wish
Save A Lot 4.8★ · Free to download 40

Wish is better for finding unique, affordable items, but suffers from significant app stability issues and inconsistent product quality, while Save A Lot is a grocery store app that struggles with basic functionality like displaying prices and applying coupons.

Full reviews: Wish · Save A Lot

Wish offers a wide range of unique products at competitive prices, though users report issues with app stability, product quality, and shipping times. Save A Lot's app, while aiming to provide deals, is largely criticized for not displaying product prices, being difficult to use, and having login and coupon redemption problems.

Head to head

Product Variety & Quality edge: WishR1R9R11R14
Wish Wish offers a wide range of unique and diverse products, from kitchen accessories to fashion, with some users finding high-quality items R11R14. However, many reviews criticize the poor quality of items, with clothes not matching advertisements and products having strong chemical smells R1R9.
Save A Lot Save A Lot is a grocery store, and users appreciate its selection of meat, canned goods, produce, and dairy . Some users wish for more items to compete with larger grocery chains .
Pricing & Value edge: Save A LotR3R9R12R19
Wish Wish was historically known for cheap items, but many recent reviews state that prices have become very expensive, with some items increasing significantly (e.g., a 6-pack of underwear from $35 to $149) R3R19. Shipping costs are also frequently cited as ridiculous and adding significantly to the overall price R9R12R19.
Save A Lot Save A Lot is generally praised for its reasonable prices and deals, with users depending on it for groceries . However, some users note that prices have increased since Covid and that other stores like Kroger can be cheaper on many items . A major complaint is the app's failure to display prices for products R67R81R85R91.
App Functionality & Reliability tieR4R7R13R14
Wish Wish users report severe app issues, including being unable to sign in, constant error messages, buffering, and the app getting stuck on loading or a white screen R4R7R13R23. Some users also note laggy performance R19. However, others find it efficient and easy to use when it works R14.
Save A Lot Save A Lot's app also suffers from significant functionality problems. Users report issues with logging in, expired codes, and the app being rendered useless . It's criticized for being slow to load , confusing R67, and not displaying weekly flyers or ads for their area . Many users also report the app not opening at all .
Customer Service & Support tieR1R8R34R37
Wish Wish receives mixed reviews for customer service. Some users praise prompt responses and helpful support R8R37. However, many others report being refused refunds, receiving partial refunds as a 'courtesy,' or being unable to reach support at all R1R34. There are also instances of orders being sent to the wrong place or free items being refunded without permission .
Save A Lot Save A Lot's customer service is mentioned in the context of app issues, with users being told to create new accounts after phone number changes, leading to lost points . Some users praise the in-store staff and managers .
Delivery & Shipping edge: WishR9R12R19R27
Wish Wish is consistently criticized for slow and long delivery times R12R27. Users also note the high shipping costs for individual items R9R12R19.
Save A Lot Save A Lot is a grocery store, and its app primarily focuses on in-store shopping, coupons, and flyers. Users complain about being directed to third-party delivery apps that overcharge .
User Experience & Safety tieR6R10R19R22
Wish Wish has issues with inappropriate content appearing in search results, including adult toys and explicit images, making it unsuitable for children R6R22R32R33. There are also reports of the app being laggy R19 and some users feeling scammed by vendors R10.
Save A Lot Save A Lot's app is criticized for being confusing and difficult to navigate R67. A significant flaw is the inability to view product prices within the app, forcing users to visit the physical store R67R81R85R91. Coupon redemption is also problematic, with issues applying discounts and coupons differing from what's loaded .
Pick Wish if

you are looking for unique, diverse items and are willing to tolerate potential app glitches, slow shipping, and inconsistent product quality for the chance of a good deal R11R14.

Pick Save A Lot if

you frequently shop at Save A Lot grocery stores and want to access digital coupons and rewards, despite the app's significant limitations in displaying prices and general functionality .

Evidence note: Wish has a significantly larger number of reviews, which provides a broader range of feedback, both positive and negative. Save A Lot's reviews are primarily focused on the app's inability to display prices and general functionality issues, rather than the in-store shopping experience itself.

Frequently asked

Does Wish offer good value for money?
Wish's value has declined, with many users reporting that prices have become very expensive, sometimes increasing drastically (e.g., a 6-pack of underwear from $35 to $149), and shipping costs are often high R3R9R12R19.
Can I see product prices on the Save A Lot app?
No, a major complaint from Save A Lot app users is that it does not display product prices, often stating "Visit store for pricing," which makes the app largely useless for comparing deals or planning purchases R67R81R85R91.
Are there issues with logging into the Wish app?
Yes, many Wish users report significant problems with logging in, including being signed out unexpectedly, receiving error messages, buffering, and the app getting stuck on loading screens R4R7R13R23.
Is the Wish app safe for children?
No, the Wish app is not considered safe for children by some users due to inappropriate content, such as adult toys and explicit images, appearing in search results R6R22R32R33.

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] Wish 1/5 · US Poor products and refused to refund: I bought a laptop case from Wish. The plastic smell is so horrible that even after airing it for a week, the smell is still there. I told customer service about it and requested to refund and I will return the product. They refused saying the product already “fulfilled the requirements”. I insisted and they sound said they will partially refund it as courtesy.
  2. [R9] Wish 3/5 · US Dp James: I joined the WISH FAMILY in 2016 and I ordered a lot of things from them needless to say the items were HORRIBLE the clothes were NOTHING LIKE WHAT THEY ADVERTISED. They were very poor quality and not to mention they charged you for shipping FOR EVERY ITEM THAT YOU ORDERED!!!! OOOMMMGGG When I looked I was being charged for EVERY SINGLE ITEM THAT I ORDERED, I didn’t realize this until it
  3. [R11] Wish 5/5 · US Great Products & Great Prices: I love shopping on Wish because they offer unique , high-quality items that make life easier and more enjoyable.
  4. [R14] Wish 5/5 · US Very Efficient App: This app absolutely works wounders and does very miracle things, my favorite to scroll through is the kitchen accessories, totally worth it
  5. [R3] Wish 3/5 · US Prices: Used to love Wish. I bought a 6 pack of underwear in the past for $35. Now if I want to reorder that same 6 pack it’s $149. Everything has turned so expensive. I may as well get the items from Amazon
  6. [R12] Wish 3/5 · US You get what you paid for.: For the price, the product is good. Shipping cost is ridiculous and it takes way too long for u to get ur order.
  7. [R19] Wish 1/5 · US Just done: So pretty good but laggy and over priced you will see a really cheap thing but the shipping is extremely expensive and so many ai seller's
  8. [R4] Wish 1/5 · US Fix the app!!!!: It’s says I’m signed out but when I sign in, I get errorrrrr!!!
  9. [R7] Wish 1/5 · US Signing in and reviews: I’ve been waiting for over a month now to leave reviews on the previous items that I received and now I’ve been signed out of the app and when I try to sign back in it just buffers, which is really going downhill and I don’t know how much longer I’m gonna use it honestly UPDATE: still can’t sign back in. Starting to wonder if o got banned even though I don’t think I’ve ever
  10. [R13] Wish 1/5 · US Issues has Risen: This app was fantastic, now I can’t get in it. It says I’m signed out, I never sign out. When I try to sign back in, an error message comes up.. PLEASE FIX The one star will be back to five once you update/fix app.
  11. [R8] Wish 4/5 · US Prompt Responses: Great customer service.
  12. [R34] Wish 1/5 · US Disappointing: I reached out to support to ask a question & got no answer. I’m working this a week after I sent them the message asking the question. I’ll stick with Amazon from now on, THEY answer messages & offer better products.
  13. [R37] Wish 5/5 · US Love Wish!: I love Wish because the prices are great, customer service is great, and I never really have issues with the items. They last as long as you'd at least expect. I also love that they aren't so strict about if you have an older device. They support back to ios 14 currently, when many other apps require newer os, 17, 18 for absolutely no reason. It's a basic shopping app, why do they all
  14. [R27] Wish 4/5 · US Good products, slow delivery: You have some really good products, however you need to look in as how you can speed up the delivery of the products.
  15. [R6] Wish 3/5 · US Not for kids: It is most definitely not for kids because I was searching up van shoes and showed v**** and toys ifykyk adults.
  16. [R10] Wish 1/5 · US Farcical: Some of these vendors are a complete ripoff
  17. [R22] Wish 1/5 · US Don't try this: If you're wondering why I'm giving a 1-star review, it's because I was searching for a Master Chief costume, and when the results popped up, there were pictures of people's dildos. Isn't that very weird? · translated
  18. [R67] Save A Lot 2/5 · US Confusing: I like that save a lot has an app, but I don’t like the fact that it doesn’t disclose the prices on a lot of the products, making this app inferior to the apps like Dollar General or Walmart. If the app had this type of information about deals and pricing then I would shop there more often, but half the time I’m not sure if I’m getting a deal.
  19. [R81] Save A Lot 3/5 · US Pricing?: If it had pricing it would be much more beneficial. I take pictures at the store so I can reference back to find the prices while I’m not in store.
  20. [R85] Save A Lot 1/5 · US Kind of a pointless app: Why make me select a store just to show me a list of products and have every single one of them say "Visit store for pricing". Brother, if I wanted to visit the store, I wouldn't have downloaded the app. Just tell me how much the stuff costs.
  21. [R91] Save A Lot 1/5 · US No prices on anything: No prices on anything ( see store) For price. , if I wanted to go to store I would not need app
  22. [R23] Wish 4/5 · US Total crash: For some of reason you can’t get into the app, or to report a problem. Update After deleting and reinstalling the app it won’t load. It just goes to a white screen. Update 2 I don’t know what they did but it’s fixed. Now I can really review the app. I think it’s great. Note most of what I look for are models and gaming terrain I can modify.
  23. [R32] Wish 1/5 · US inappropriate: selling dildos and saying to shove it up my butthole
  24. [R33] Wish 4/5 · US my review: Wish is a highly good app just needs an adult approval and to clearly identify kids

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