Consumer Reports
What is Consumer Reports?
Shopping app offering CR product ratings, reviews, comparisons, buying guides, deals, and AskCR answers from Consumer.
Consumer Reports is a free shopping app that provides CR ratings and reviews for products, cars, and services, along with product comparisons, buying guides, and deals. It includes AskCR for questions and Image Scan for checking products in a store by barcode or photo. Some features require a Consumer Reports membership, which can be joined through the app.
Pricing. Consumer Reports is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Researching a car or large appliance before buying
- Checking a product's CR rating while shopping in a store
- Comparing several options side by side before deciding
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Consumer Reports scores 71 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 88, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Shop smarter with Consumer Reports by your side. Discover products worth buying, compare your options, find deals, and get trusted answers backed by CR's independent testing, research, and expertise.
Whether you're looking for your next car, replacing an appliance, searching for the best products for your home, or just curious about what's worth buying, the Consumer Reports app makes it easier to shop confidently.
Discover what's worth buying
Explore Product Collections
Discover trending products and expert-curated collections designed to help you find your next great buy.
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Watch the latest from CR
Get useful shopping advice and consumer insights right in your feed, with videos covering products, CR testing, important consumer issues, and more.
Find deals and ways to save
Discover deals and discounts on products worth considering, plus tools like Best Time to Buy that can help you decide when it's worth making a purchase.
Research, compare, and shop
AskCR
Ask questions and get answers backed by Consumer Reports' trusted expertise. Use AskCR to research products and cars, compare your options, narrow down your choices, and find the right product for your needs.
Ratings & Reviews
Access CR ratings and reviews for thousands of products, cars, and services based on independent testing, research, and consumer surveys.
Image Scan
Shopping in a store? Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to quickly find CR ratings and information, compare your options, and make a more informed decision on the spot.
Product Comparisons
Compare products and cars side by side to see how your options stack up, and find the best choice for you.
Buying Guides
Get expert guidance on what to consider before you buy, from major appliances and electronics to cars and everyday products.
Save Your Favorites
Save products and comparisons so you can easily come back to them when you're ready to make a decision.
Get even more from Membership
Consumer Reports members get full access to features including:
- Unlimited AskCR conversations
- Ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services
- CR Recommended products
- Image Scan
- Exclusive member deals and discounts
- Best Time to Buy
- Additional member benefits and exclusive partnerships
- Extra savings with Bill Negotiator
Not a member yet? Consumer Reports is free to download, with access to select features including Buying Guides, Bill Negotiator, Product Collections, videos, and limited access to AskCR. You can join Consumer Reports directly through the app to unlock the full experience.
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. CR buys the products it tests and does not accept advertising, helping you make informed decisions with independent insights you can trust.
From discovering your next purchase to making the final decision, keep Consumer Reports with you and shop with confidence.
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Questions about Consumer Reports
Is the app free to use?
The app is free to download and includes access to select features such as Buying Guides, Bill Negotiator, Product Collections, videos, and limited AskCR access. Full access requires membership, which can be joined in the app.
What is included with membership?
Members get unlimited AskCR conversations, ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services, CR Recommended products, Image Scan, exclusive member deals, Best Time to Buy, additional member benefits, and extra savings with Bill.
Where do the ratings come from?
The listing says ratings and reviews are based on CR's independent testing, research, and consumer surveys. It also states CR buys the products it tests and does not accept advertising.
Is Consumer Reports right for me?
Consumer Reports is built for researching a car or large appliance before buying, checking a product's CR rating while shopping in a store, comparing several options side by side before deciding. It sits in the shopping assistance list on AppTierList.
Is Consumer Reports worth it?
Consumer Reports is B tier, ranked #2 of 9 shopping assistance apps with a score of 71 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 66,943 ratings. Good, and 1 app ranks above it.
How does Consumer Reports compare to ShopSavvy?
Consumer Reports is B tier at 71; ShopSavvy is S tier at 89. ShopSavvy ranks higher. Consumer Reports is free to download, with in-app purchases, ShopSavvy is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Consumer Reports updated?
Consumer Reports was updated 14 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- Shopping Assistance (B tier, #2)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 71 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 9
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 66,943
- Recent reviews
- 1.4 from 16 in the last 180 days
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Shopping
- Current version
- (14 days ago)
- Size
- 103 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.1 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · reviews · ranking