Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- From $10.00/mo
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Shopping
- Lifestyle
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Apple Wallet | Yes | Unknown | App Store | Store published |
| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
7 store screenshots
7 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
Shown for US
- CR Monthly Subscription — $10.00/month
- CR Monthly Subscription — $39.00/year ($3.25/mo)
Shown for US
- Free to download
- In-app purchases: $10.00 - $39.00 per item
Ratings & reviews
Shown for US
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5/5Cancellation Policy
Update 5/22: I was contacted by a developer and told my monthly subscription will run through the paid thru date. I logged back in and find it IS still active and good for another few days. I obviously misunderstood the terms...for like the third or fourth time. :-/ I have bumped my rating to 5 stars. Thank you for contacting me!! By the way, CR was a huge part of my decision to buy a Mazda CX5 and I love it!! Initial review: Why does my subscription term on the day I term with a message it will run through the end of the already paid period if only I wait to term on that date? I need to term before that date because I will be out of the country on that date and don’t want to have to mess with terming CR. You should just give me what I paid for without trying to get an extra monthly fee because I miss the date. I love CR and turn my subscription on and off as needed. I would give you 5 stars except for your cancellation policy.
Scarlet56 · 30 Aug 2026
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4/5Good but needs work
I love Consumer Reports and have been a subscriber for 50 years, so i want its app to be first rate. I would like to see two easy improvements. First, it would be helpful to know when a product review was last reviewed, so the reader knows if the product may have changed. For example, the current router rater gives Google a low mark, but the Google product seems different now and my techy brother says i should get it. Second, when i go to a product that was part of a review of similar products, i want to be able to see a of the products. When i search for Apple TV. For example, i see that is rate at 77. I know from this that what i am seeing is actually a part of a review if similar devices. There is no easy link, however, to the overall review. To find the total review i have to know what it would be called, in this case “streaming devices.” Then i have to search for that. The app shouldn’t be a game of where’s Waldo. While I’m at it, might add a couple of other gripes. The Apple TV review says it is only one if two devices that supports both HDR10 and Dolby Vision, but doesn’t say what the other one is, and this support is not in the features list when you do a comparison. So it’s Where’s Waldo again and you have to read the product descriptions to find that The Google streamer is the other one. Finally a gripe that relates more to the magazine, probably, than the app. I only buy top rated products, so when a new review comes out, i want to know why the product i bought is no longer on top. Has Kitchenaid dishwasher gotten worse than it was, or are other brands just better than Kitchenaid was before? I bought the No-Ad 50 Sport sunscreen a few years ago but now CVS Health 70 spray (which i also bought) is on top. Is it better than the No-Ad? Have sun screens gotten better? Has the quality of No-Ad declined?
ChandlerV · 30 Aug 2026
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5/5Average Consumer
The average consumer needs a consumer advocate like Consumer Reports; otherwise we are flying blind when it comes to making purchases, large and small. Consumer Reports takes the ‘guess’ out guesswork. They do rigorous testing, research, and thousands of surveys for you. All one has to do is read over the literature to make an informed and objective decision; with great confidence. The is no worse feeling than being taken advantage of and being duped by corporate malfeasance. This is no longer the case for me as an avid CR reader. I buy all of my friends and family subscriptions to the magazine and to the online services as holiday gifts. It is the greatest gift of all, I am told, and is used all year around. CR now covers the entire gamut of every conceivable purchasing decision: from food to health care plans, to stores and services to automobiles. Knowledge is indeed power and CR, rightly, empowers the consumer. They cut through all of the clutter and go directly to aiding one in making the right decision every time; to me this is priceless! CR subscribers becomes discerning consumers and come to recognize the brands which deliver the highest quality and at the best prices. They are also the first to tell you when things change in the wrong direction. They have changed my life and I will never be able to say enough nice things about them.
A horse with no name. · 30 Aug 2026
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4/5Not iPad use friendly.
It’s too bad the app isn’t really set up to be viewed in a large screen. I was looking for a better experience in the app, but it’s small as if I was using a phone. As far as services and information is great, although sometimes I’m confused about the conflicting reviews of vehicles, their quiet but yet noisy? I know there are a lot of things that are taken into consideration when reviewing vehicles but that’s one point I’m sometimes confused on. I also wish there was an option to view the different types of models under the respective lines and what the different features are for instance the Toyota Highlander has like 15 different styles under their 5 lines, including the hybrid variations, where can I find it? Maybe is there somewhere and I just haven’t found it yet. Otherwise I’m very happy with the rest of the information that’s provided to help get a general idea of the year or model I’m looking into.
blo18c · 30 Aug 2026
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1/5No longer worth a membership
Their reviews and recommendations are limited. They often do not include the cost as a factor of the review for a consumable product. They are missing many many product lines. I have been using consumer reports for decades. It seems as if the quality of their analysis is much worse than in the past, or I am just more aware of the inaccuracy of their data. Just look at paper towels. The highest rated product is the one with the Lowest square feet. If they compared by cost per square foot instead of the roll cost they tested, the data would be much more helpful. So they recommend a brand that is very expensive and very small. Compared to another roll they is 1.3 times larger and a fraction of the cost, their “strength when wet test” should use more than twice the paper towels to test against since you get twice as many AND the cost is MUCH LOWER. As of February 2024 Yes paper towels are boring but you know when you have finally just had enough with a company from seeing the same practices over and over; that’s where I am with the paper towels.
PhreakyStars · 30 Aug 2026
Shown for US
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1/5
Doesn't Even Open
Aaron · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5
love and swear by this service organization! highly recommended
Sylvia De Lucio · 31 Jul 2026
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1/5
It doesn't provide better advice than Google, not worth the cost. trying to delete my subscription. But how? deleting the app doesn't do it
Deborrah Trueman · 31 Jul 2026
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3/5
Good information. But when I go to read the Buying Guide it keeps pushing me over into Video s. Can't read the Buying Guide without constantly having to reopen the app.
Christa · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5
I never make a major purchase without a CR review
Robin Burns · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
Privacy
- Data Linked to You — Analytics — Purchases — Purchase History Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Advertising Data Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Analytics — User Content — Customer Support Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Purchases — Purchase History Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Developer’s Advertising or Marketing — Purchases — Purchase History Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Developer’s Advertising or Marketing — Usage Data — Advertising Data Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Product Personalization — Purchases — Purchase History Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Purchases Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
- Data Linked to You — User Content Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Performance Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Search History Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Developer’s Advertising or Marketing — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Product Personalization — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Location Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Search History Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Identifiers Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Purchases — Purchase History Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Purchases Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Usage Data — Advertising Data Developer declared
- Data Used to Track You — Usage Data Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Privacy
- Data collected — Analytics — Device or other IDs Developer declared
- Data collected — App functionality — Financial info — User payment info Developer declared
- Data collected — App functionality — Personal info — Address Developer declared
- Data collected — App functionality — Personal info — Name Developer declared
- Data collected — App functionality — Personal info — Phone number Developer declared
- Data collected — App functionality, Account management — Personal info — Email address Developer declared
- Data collected — App functionality, Analytics, Account management — Personal info — User IDs Developer declared
- Data shared — Analytics — App activity — App interactions Developer declared
- Data shared — Analytics — App activity — In-app search history Developer declared
- Data shared — Analytics — App info and performance — Crash logs Developer declared
- Data shared — Analytics — Device or other IDs Developer declared
- Data shared — Analytics — Personal info — User IDs Developer declared
- Security practices — Your data is transferred over a secure connection — Data is encrypted in transit Developer declared
- Security practices — The developer provides a way for you to request that your data be deleted — You can request that data be deleted Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
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5.10.0
• We’ve enhanced the Cars page with more helpful data, an overview tab, and recommendations for similar models. • Image Scan, our new visual search tool, is now available to 100% of users. • We’re “Letting It Snow” in AskCR with our latest winter theme • Users can now see more details about the steps AskCR is taking while answers are being generated. • AskCR now offers smarter answers. • Bug fixes.
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5.10.1
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.11.0
We've made a few updates to improve transparency and the overall app experience: • Your privacy preferences are now better aligned across platforms based on the choices you’ve set on ConsumerReports.org • An improved Account screen with clearer organization • Minor design updates to enhance usability and consistency
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5.12.0
• AskCR answers now include new Product Cards and Shopping Links for Outside-The-Labs reviewed products. • Bug fixes and minor improvements.
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5.12.1
• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
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5.13.0
• New: CR's app now has access to CR's ratings on insurance, airlines, and more. • Bug fixes and minor improvements.
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5.13.1
• New: Users can now filter and sort products and cars directly within AskCR chats.
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5.14.0
• Organize your saved products more easily with new improvements. • Improved push notifications with better control and clearer settings. • Smarter prompts to stay updated on topics and products you care about. • General improvements and performance updates.
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5.14.1
• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
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5.15.0
• Users can now compare cars. • Users can now share their favorite and least favorite things about their car using AskCR. • Other bug fixes and improvements.
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5.15.1
• You'll now get suggestions of similar products on product pages. • You can now save comparisons to come back to later.
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5.16.0
• You can now save and compare cars in the app experience. • You can now search for products and navigate to the ratings list within AskCR.
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5.17.0
• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
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5.18.0
· 23 Jul 2026
• View expert-curated collections of trending products. • Minor improvements and bug fixes.
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5.19.0
· 20 Aug 2026
• You can now compare products and cars within AskCR. • Bug fixes and minor improvements.
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5.6.1
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.6.2
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.7.0
• New Web Checkout Experience: Subscribe, manage your plan, and more on cr.org. • Bug fixes, stability, and tracking enhancements to keep everything running smoothly.
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5.7.1
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.7.2
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.7.3
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.8.0
• Introducing Image Scan (beta): Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to instantly find CR ratings. Currently limited to a small group of users. • Stay informed with push notifications: Opt in to receive updates and helpful alerts. • AskCR chats now produce tables for product comparisons and recommendations. • AskCR users can now save to My Products directly from chats. • AskCR chats now include links to full-category ratings list. • AskCR users can now swipe through products and cars listed in chats, and view model details on top of a chat.
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5.8.1
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.9.0
Checkout faster in Bill Negotiator with Apple Pay. Fixed: Your saved products saved on consumerreports.org now sync with your app. Filter and sort car ratings by criteria like brand, model, and score to find exactly what you’re looking for. New “Top Rated This Week” section in your interests highlights top rated products to make it easier to stay up to date.
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5.9.1
Bug fixes and improvements added.
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5.9.2
Bug fixes and improvements added.
- 5.18.0-1128 · 22 Jul 2026
Alternatives
- REI Co-op – Shop Outdoor Gear — Same category + similar ratings
- West Elm — Same category + similar ratings
Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 30 Aug 2026
- Sources
- App Store, Google Play
- Independent summary has not been published yet.