Dear Yclas followers,
In this weeks’ blog post, I am listing the most popular mobile shopping apps in the United States, based on the latest research.
Are you a hobbyist looking to buy vintage jewelry or in search for a new kitchen appliance? Maybe you’re just trying to sell off that old coin collection you have? Regardless of your objective, whether you’re selling or buying, there are shopping apps that will serve you in this endeavor.
In 2018, there were 1.8 Billion Global Digital Buyers, according to Statista, and in 2021, the number is supposed to rise and become 2.14 billion. That means that today, 21.55 percent of the world’s population buys online. Moreover, as of September 2019, 80.64 percent of mobile users accessed the Amazon app, making it the most popular mobile lifestyle and shopping apps in the United States. Walmart had a mobile audience reach of 46.1 percent among mobile U.S. audiences (Statista)
Check out the list of the most popular mobile shopping apps in the United States ranked by audience reach.
Amazon app
The Amazon Shopping app lets you shop millions of products and manage your Amazon orders from anywhere. Browse, shop by department, compare prices, read reviews, share products with friends, and check the status of your orders. It allows you to compare prices and availability. You can also sign-up for shipment notifications to know when your order ships and arrives. Similar to the website, you have full access to your shopping cart, wish lists, payment and Prime shipping options, and 1-click settings.
Walmart App
The second most popular shopping app had a mobile audience reach of 46.1 percent among mobile U.S. audiences in 2019. The Walmart app helps you to shop smart, and assists when you're in Walmart stores. Both Android and iPhone versions include features like browse, search and purchasing Walmart products. You can view rollbacks, create shopping lists, check price and product availability. When you are in a Walmart store you can view aisle locations for items on your shopping list and locate the nearest Walmart store. Moreover, you can find $4 prescriptions and order frills through the apps, track your orders with enabling push notifications and add products to a favorite list using input, text, or by scanning barcodes.
eBay app
With around 183 million active buyers as of 2019, https://www.statista.com/topics/2181/ebay/ eBay is one of the largest providers for consumer-to-consumer and business-to-business sale services over the internet. With the eBay app, you can buy, sell, and save money. It takes just a few seconds to list items you want to sell and covers a huge variety of categories. Users can save money and do their shopping online by using this app. The eBay app offers top brands in electronics, tech, and cellphones.
Ibotta
The Ibotta app is a free cashback rewards and payments app that gives you real cash for everyday purchases when you shop and pay through the app. Ibotta provides thousands of ways for consumers to earn cash on their purchases by partnering with more than 1,500 brands and retailers. Whether you’re buying groceries, clothing, electronics, or wine and beer, Ibotta will pay you cash for your purchases. Ibotta has paid out over $600 million in cash rewards to more than 35 million users since its founding in 2012.
Target ( Main )
The fourth most popular shopping app is the Target app. Target recreated its suite of mobile apps into one, combining mobile shopping, the loyalty program, and payments in a single place after experimenting with a litany of separate apps. (Digiday) If you haven’t used the Target app, then you can check this article that explains how to use it with ease.
