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Head-to-head

Dollar General-Digital Coupons vs Walgreens

Dollar General-Digital Coupons 4.8★ · Free to download 40
Winner Walgreens
Walgreens 4.8★ · Free to download 70

Walgreens is the better choice for users seeking a more reliable app experience, especially for prescription management and photo services, despite some in-store and inventory issues, while Dollar General's app is currently plagued by critical functionality bugs.

Full reviews: Dollar General-Digital Coupons · Walgreens

Walgreens offers a more stable app experience, particularly for pharmacy and photo services, though users report occasional in-store stock and service inconsistencies. Dollar General's app, however, is severely hampered by widespread update and login issues, making it largely unusable for many customers.

Head to head

App Functionality and Reliability edge: WalgreensR1R2R3R5
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Many Dollar General users report critical issues with the app, including an inability to update, log in, or even open the app, rendering it unusable for them. The app is also described as slow, buggy, and prone to errors, with features like store location changes and in-store pickup often not working.
Walgreens Walgreens users also experience app issues, such as crashes, buttons not working, and blank screens. However, these issues appear less widespread and critical than Dollar General's, with many users still finding the app easy to use and convenient for various tasks.
Coupon and Deals Experience tieR10R12R18R20
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Dollar General users appreciate the deals and coupons offered, with some expressing excitement over weekly and personalized savings. However, a significant problem is that coupons often don't work at the register, leading to frustration and missed savings.
Walgreens Walgreens users mention coupons, but some recent updates have made them harder to find within the app. There are also issues with applying discount codes and combining payment methods for orders.
Inventory and Order Accuracy tieR4R16R68R72
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Dollar General's app is criticized for inaccurate in-store stock information, with items showing as available in the app but being out of stock in person. Delivery orders can also be incomplete without customer contact.
Walgreens Walgreens users report issues with items being out of stock, particularly for prescriptions. There are also complaints about incorrect refill information in the app compared to the pharmacy, and orders not being ready on time.
Pharmacy Services (Walgreens only) edge: WalgreensR62R66R67R69
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Dollar General does not offer pharmacy services.
Walgreens Walgreens' app is widely used for prescription management, with users praising the convenience of refills and drive-through services. However, common complaints include long lines, prescriptions not being ready on time, issues with auto-refill settings, and difficulties managing multiple refills or controlled substances.
Photo Services (Walgreens only) edge: WalgreensR61R65R94R101
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Dollar General does not offer photo printing services.
Walgreens Walgreens users appreciate the speed and ease of printing photos through the app. However, there are significant complaints about the photo editor's functionality, including incorrect cropping, difficulty with existing prints, and limitations on the number of prints or promo code usage.
Pick Dollar General-Digital Coupons if

You primarily shop at Dollar General for general merchandise and are willing to contend with significant app instability and coupon issues for the potential in-store savings R20.

Pick Walgreens if

You need a reliable app for managing prescriptions, ordering photo prints, or making online purchases with in-store pickup, and are comfortable with occasional in-store service inconsistencies R62R101.

Evidence note: Recent reviews for Dollar General are heavily skewed negative due to critical app functionality issues, which impacts its overall score. Walgreens reviews are more balanced, with specific complaints about pharmacy and photo features, but the core app functionality is less frequently reported as broken.

Frequently asked

Are there issues with updating the Dollar General app?
Yes, many Dollar General users report a critical issue where the app constantly prompts for an update, but no update is available in the app store, creating an endless loop that prevents them from using the app R2R5R19R22.
Can I manage my prescriptions with the Walgreens app?
Yes, the Walgreens app allows users to refill prescriptions, track orders, and utilize drive-through pickup, though some users experience issues with auto-refill settings, incorrect refill information, and prescriptions not being ready on time R62R66R67R72.
Are coupons reliable on the Dollar General app?
While Dollar General offers deals and coupons, many users report that coupons clipped in the app do not apply correctly at the register, leading to frustration and lost savings R10R12R29.
Does the Walgreens app have photo printing services?
Yes, the Walgreens app offers photo printing services that are generally fast and easy to use, but some users report problems with photo cropping, limitations on print quantities (e.g., 20 prints for 4x6 photos), and issues with promo codes R61R65R94R101.

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] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 1/5 · US DG APP: Y’all need to do something about your App. You can never find what you look for. I searched Pedigree canned Dog Food and it brought up drumstick ice cream and 18 pk eggs. I’m very dissatisfied with this app. It’s also extremely slow loading. Very disappointed and frustrated customer.
  2. [R2] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US Update: My app will not update!
  3. [R3] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 3/5 · US Location: I dont know if the app is bugged or not but i can’t change my store location.
  4. [R5] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US App: Updated the app I can ask and now it will not work keep saying update needed
  5. [R10] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 1/5 · US Coupon trouble: I love shopping at the dollar store but what I don’t like is I spend a lot of time looking through your great coupons and I’m careful to get exactly what the product is on the coupon . Then I get to the register and got nothing . I asked and asked for a receipt review but never get it . I’m just out the money and could have saved a lot of time . Something needs to be done about thi
  6. [R12] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 3/5 · US The app doesn’t work in store: The app doesn’t work in store and the coupons don’t either. Phone Number doesn’t even register in person.
  7. [R18] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 3/5 · US Missing coupons: I don’t get all the coupons that are available.
  8. [R20] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US Great: I shop at DG on a daily basis. I love the deals and sales.
  9. [R4] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 2/5 · US Not accurate: It's never truthful with the updated in-store totals; they say they have more in stock, but when I go in person, it's always empty and they tell me they've ran out. I've gone multiple times in person and made deliveries but have been turned away, saying they ran out or sold out, and to come another day when they restock but the deals/sales no longer are avaliable so I miss out it. I
  10. [R16] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 2/5 · US Delivery is a joke: Used the app today to try to score some cheaper canned soft drinks. Free delivery was advertised. I marked that I wanted to be contacted if the items in my order where unavailable. No contact, incomplete order, and no way to get help through the app. Just an email option and a phone line that I was on hold for more than 40 minutes when I gave up.
  11. [R68] Walgreens 4/5 · US This is great but…: This app is great but you were out of stock on several items needed!
  12. [R72] Walgreens 3/5 · US Incorrect information: On way too many occasions I put in an order for a script that showed more refills and was told by the pharmacy there were no more refills left.
  13. [R62] Walgreens 5/5 · US Incredible customer service: Great customer service, fast, and efficient in love with the drive-through. Thank you guy for making my experience that much better.
  14. [R66] Walgreens 3/5 · US Not happy: You guys changing the app & if you have multiple refills, it doesn’t let you change it to the one that is EXPIRING SOON!!! SO THEREFORE I LOOSE THEM AND HAVE TO GO GET ANOTHER DAMN REFILL & PAY FOR THE APPOINTMENT… IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!! NOT EVERYONE HAS A MILLION DOLLARS LIKE YOUR CEO!!!
  15. [R67] Walgreens 1/5 · US App crashes a lot: Very disappointed to be able to refill prescription
  16. [R69] Walgreens 3/5 · US Login: I don’t like how I have to log in EVERY time I get into the prescription part of the app.
  17. [R61] Walgreens 1/5 · US Prints of photos: The app needs improvement. It keeps a lot of the photos you e already made as a print checked. It crops pictures differently than what is shown. It cuts people off. It’s difficult to use. It needs some tech savvy person to come in and make necessary improvements.
  18. [R65] Walgreens 5/5 · US Thank you!: Theater camp was terrific but to give each child a picture of their experience in the play is super!! Thank you for printing the pictures so quickly!!
  19. [R94] Walgreens 1/5 · US Photo Limits: Photo center won’t allow more than 20 prints for my 4x6 photos
  20. [R101] Walgreens 5/5 · US Photo: Easy to use app
  21. [R19] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 2/5 · US Update: Keeps saying need to update yet not giving
  22. [R22] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 1/5 · US Can’t update: Can’t update and use my app after my app told me to update and I pushed the black update button just took me back to y App Store where it says open touched the yellow open button then it sent me back to update and around and around I went with it NOT UPDATING!!!!
  23. [R29] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 4/5 · US Why: Why do the coupons not always work

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