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Dollar General-Digital Coupons vs Ibotta

Dollar General-Digital Coupons 4.8★ · Free to download 65
Winner Dollar General-Digital Coupons
Ibotta 4.8★ · Free to download 55

Dollar General-Digital Coupons is the better choice for dedicated Dollar General shoppers due to its direct savings, while Ibotta is suitable for broader cashback across various stores, despite its technical issues and fees.

Full reviews: Dollar General-Digital Coupons · Ibotta

Dollar General-Digital Coupons offers direct savings and store-specific deals, though it struggles with app functionality and coupon redemption. Ibotta provides cashback across many retailers but faces criticism for receipt scanning, offer availability, and inactivity fees.

Head to head

Features and Offers edge: Dollar General-Digital CouponsR18R20R38R42
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Users appreciate Dollar General-Digital Coupons for its specific deals and weekly specials, including personalized coupons like '$5 off $20' or '$10 off $30' R44. Many find it a great way to save money on daily shopping R20R38R42R54. However, some users report not receiving all available coupons R18.
Ibotta Ibotta users enjoy getting cash back on items they already buy . The app is praised for its ability to save money across various stores . However, many users complain about a lack of offers for everyday items and that some offers expire quickly .
Ease of Use and Reliability tieR1R2R3R5
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Dollar General-Digital Coupons faces significant issues with app functionality. Many users report an inability to update the app, leading to an endless loop of 'update required' messages R2R5R6R14. Other problems include slow loading R1, difficulty logging in , incorrect search results R1, inability to change store location R3, and coupons not working in-store R10R12R29.
Ibotta Ibotta users find the app generally easy to use for saving money . However, it has frequent issues with receipt scanning, often requiring multiple attempts R64R70R87R93. Users also report problems with offers not matching purchased products , linked accounts not crediting R76, and the app freezing or not opening . Some find the process of confirming purchases cumbersome compared to other apps .
Customer Support and Account Issues tieR13R16R61R76
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Users of Dollar General-Digital Coupons report difficulties with in-store pickup not working R13 and delivery issues, including incomplete orders and poor customer service response times when trying to resolve problems R16.
Ibotta Ibotta users frequently encounter issues with account deactivation without clear reasons R61 and report difficulties getting credit for purchases, even after contacting support R76. Some users have experienced issues with withdrawing earned money . Support is often described as automated and unhelpful .
Price/Value and Hidden Fees edge: Dollar General-Digital CouponsR38R44R54R73
Dollar General-Digital Coupons Dollar General-Digital Coupons is free to download and use, with no reported hidden fees. Users appreciate the direct savings and deals that keep money in their pockets R38R44R54.
Ibotta Ibotta is free to download, but users report a '$4 maintenance fee' or similar charges for inactivity R73R82R97R111. This fee can wipe out earned cash back, leading to frustration R82R111. Users also need to accumulate $20 to cash out, which can be difficult if items don't register R76.
Pick Dollar General-Digital Coupons if

You are a frequent Dollar General shopper looking for store-specific deals and coupons R20R44. You prioritize direct discounts on items you regularly buy from Dollar General R38.

Pick Ibotta if

You want to earn cashback across a wide range of retailers and are willing to meticulously scan receipts and track offers . You are comfortable with the app's potential technical quirks and inactivity fees R82.

Evidence note: Recent reviews for Dollar General-Digital Coupons are heavily skewed negative due to a widespread app update issue, which impacts its overall rating. Ibotta's reviews are more balanced but highlight consistent issues with receipt scanning and account management over time.

Frequently asked

Does the Dollar General app have issues with updates?
Yes, many users report that the Dollar General-Digital Coupons app frequently displays an 'update required' message, but then provides no option to update in the App Store, creating an endless loop that prevents them from using the app R2R5R6R14.
Does Ibotta charge fees?
Yes, Ibotta charges a 'maintenance fee' of around $4 if an account is inactive for more than 180 days, which can deplete earned cash back R73R82R97R111.
Are coupons reliable on the Dollar General app?
Some users experience issues with coupons not being applied at the register even after careful selection, leading to frustration and missed savings R10R12R29.
Is Ibotta's receipt scanning difficult?
Many Ibotta users find the receipt scanning process difficult, often requiring multiple attempts to get the receipt in frame or for the app to correctly read it R64R70R87R93.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R18] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 3/5 · US Missing coupons: I don’t get all the coupons that are available.
  2. [R20] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US Great: I shop at DG on a daily basis. I love the deals and sales.
  3. [R38] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US Savings savings savings: The deals that keeps money in my pocket.
  4. [R42] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US Deals: Good deals
  5. [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.
  6. [R2] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US Update: My app will not update!
  7. [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.
  8. [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
  9. [R13] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 2/5 · US in store pick up not working: everytime i try to do in store pickup it just bugs and stays on delivery no matter what i choose. please fix soon i’m such an introvert shopping in person stiiinks
  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. [R61] Ibotta 2/5 · US Bait & Switch: This app is iffy.. I had to jump through a bunch of hoops to get verified, then it was ok for a while. I would use it every now and then for a few things. The moment I started using it more they deactivated my account. Now Im stuck with a bunch of items I thought I was getting a discount for. Talk about bait and switch. I contacted them and they basically said that they can deactiva
  12. [R76] Ibotta 1/5 · US Constant trouble with getting credit for purchases: Time & time again I add items to my list, my account is linked, I shop and NOTHING, even when I’ve double checked in store. Plus with linked accounts if it doesn’t recognize your shopping trip, you can’t even add a paper receipt. Plus you can’t cash out until you hit $20 and I keep buying things to try to reach $20 and items don’t register. I hav
  13. [R44] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US LOVE LOVE LOVE: My family and I absolutely love using the dollar general app, we get SOOO excited to see the weekly deals and especially love when they send us specialized coupons that are just for us. Every weekend it’s different like $5 off $20 or $10 off $30 and combined with another coupon that’s $2, $3, or $5 off entire purchase is just the *mmmuah* chefs kiss of excellence!
  14. [R54] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US Super saver: Helps saves lots of money
  15. [R73] Ibotta 1/5 · US WHERE’S MY MONEY: NBY TOLD ME IF I DONT USE THE APP (WHICH I COULDNT SINCE I HAVENT DID ANY GROCERY RUN THAT HAD THE NEEDED ITEMS)THAT YOU GUYS WOULD TAKE ALL OF MY MONEY!!
  16. [R6] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 3/5 · US App not updating: Fix the app. Stop messing with it. Prices already jacked up. And items priced higher than they should be. And now yall steadily messing up the app
  17. [R14] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 5/5 · US No se puede abrir: Quiero hacer update pero no me deja abrir la app
  18. [R82] Ibotta 1/5 · US Maintenance Fees!!??: Companies really must be down bad to have to charge maintenance fees to keep an account open. Basically wiped everything I earned with these fees which is ridiculous! I could see a few cents charged here and there but over $3 is insane. No longer using this app.
  19. [R97] Ibotta 1/5 · US Fee charged for inactivity: This app is nice, saves you a couple of cents on some items, rarely save $1 on an item, they charge a $4 fee if you aren’t active for 180 days. So the app is not free.
  20. [R111] Ibotta 1/5 · US …… 3.99$ “maintenance” fee: I had points and I was only $4 away from *possibly* cashing out. But they charge $4 maintenance fee if you are inactive for more than 180 days. That sucks! I wish they wouldn’t have touched my account and I know that i was gone for a long time but I always come back! Cmon Ibotta! You just tossed all my clothes and kept all much stuff and gave my room away all while stil
  21. [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
  22. [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.
  23. [R29] Dollar General-Digital Coupons 4/5 · US Why: Why do the coupons not always work
  24. [R64] Ibotta 1/5 · US Receipt scan is bad: Receipt scan is bad
  25. [R70] Ibotta 2/5 · US Horrible app: You have to retake the photos if your receipts 100 times each because they can’t program it correctly to capture. It’s not worth the frustration.
  26. [R87] Ibotta 3/5 · US Works half the time: I like this app until I don’t. I will match an offer and it will say I didn’t. This happens more than not. Don’t throw away your receipts even when you scan and it sends it out, you will need to scan again more than once.
  27. [R93] Ibotta 3/5 · US Receipts: I enjoy this site. It is just hard to upload receipts.

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