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Target

by Target Corporation · Shopping & E-Commerce · Marketplaces

Shop for trending styles, home decor, groceries, and essentials with same-day delivery and easy store pickup.

Quick Answer: Target has a verified Real Score of 4/5 based on 64,000 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.9/5. Highly recommended by verified users.

Real Score
4.0
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.9
4.9

Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

4.0
4.0

Based on 64,000 verified reviews

Gap Alert: Target's App Store rating is 0.9 points higher than its verified Real Score. This suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.

Pros & Cons

What Users Love

  • Clean, well-designed app interface
  • Target Circle rewards are generous
  • Excellent same-day delivery via Shipt
  • Good curation and exclusive brands

Common Complaints

  • Prices higher than Walmart for basics
  • Inventory often doesnt match app
  • Drive up wait times vary greatly
  • Limited selection compared to Amazon

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
MS
Megan Stewart Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

The app Target deserves

This is how a retail app should work. Clean design, fast loading, easy checkout. Target Circle deals actually save real money and the Drive Up feature is flawless.

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178 people found this helpful
AW
Andre Williams Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Drive Up is amazing

Order on the app, drive to Target, press Im here, and someone brings it to your car. Its free and usually takes under 5 minutes. Revolutionary for parents with kids.

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234 people found this helpful
HL
Heather Larson Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Love the exclusive brands

Targets in-house brands (Good & Gather, Threshold, All in Motion) are surprisingly great quality. The app makes browsing these collections easy and the reviews are helpful.

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87 people found this helpful
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Ricky Thompson Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Says in stock but its not

The inventory system is inaccurate maybe 30% of the time. Ill drive to the store for something the app says is in stock only to find its not there. Very frustrating.

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198 people found this helpful
CK
Chloe Kim Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Target Circle changed my life

The Target Circle rewards and the birthday deal are amazing. I save at least $50 a month using the offers. The app makes it easy to add them before checkout.

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112 people found this helpful
MA
Marcus Allen Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Better than Walmart for sure

Yes its slightly more expensive but the quality is better, the stores are nicer, and the app is leagues ahead of Walmarts. Worth paying a bit more for the experience.

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76 people found this helpful
LP
Laura Peterson Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Shipt delivery is hit or miss

Some Shipt shoppers are amazing and communicate well. Others make weird substitutions and dont respond to messages. The quality of delivery depends entirely on your shopper.

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145 people found this helpful
DO
Daniel Okafor Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Registry features are excellent

Used the Target registry for our wedding and the app made it incredibly easy. Guests loved it, the completion discount was generous, and managing everything was a breeze.

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63 people found this helpful
AR
Ashley Rivera Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Great for home decor

Targets home section is amazing and the app showcases it well. Better prices than Pottery Barn for similar aesthetic. The visual search feature helps find matching items.

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89 people found this helpful
TB
Thomas Bergman Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

RedCard discount stacks nicely

The 5% RedCard discount stacks with Target Circle offers. On a big shopping trip Im saving 15-20%. The app calculates everything automatically. Smart loyalty program.

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94 people found this helpful
NC
Natalie Cooper Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Too easy to overspend

Target syndrome is real - go in for one thing, leave with 20. The app is the same. The recommendations and deals section is dangerous for my wallet. Good app though lol.

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267 people found this helpful
KT
Kevin Tran Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Wallet feature replaces cards

Having my RedCard, Target Circle, and gift cards all in the app wallet is convenient. Scan once at checkout and everything applies automatically. No more physical cards.

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56 people found this helpful
RH
Rachel Hoffman Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Same day delivery works great

Needed party supplies urgently and had them delivered in 2 hours. The fee is reasonable and its incredibly convenient. The app tracking is accurate and updates in real-time.

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45 people found this helpful
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Isaac Morales Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Returns are easy at least

When things go wrong (wrong size, defective item), the return process is painless. The app generates a return barcode and you just show it at the desk. No receipt needed.

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78 people found this helpful
SW
Samantha Wells Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Kids clothing section is great

Cat & Jack brand through the Target app is our go-to for kids clothes. Good quality, great prices, and the guarantee means we can return worn out items. App makes browsing easy.

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67 people found this helpful
FL
Fernando Lopez Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Store map feature is helpful

The in-app store map shows exactly which aisle products are in. No more wandering around looking for things. This feature alone makes the app essential for in-store shopping.

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123 people found this helpful
MC
Michelle Chen Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Consistent quality experience

Target delivers a consistently good experience through the app. Not the cheapest but the quality of products and service makes up for it. My most-used shopping app.

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34 people found this helpful
RM
Ryan McKenzie Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

App eats battery

If you use the app while walking around the store with location services it absolutely destroys your battery. Drains like 15% in a 30 minute shopping trip. Needs optimization.

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89 people found this helpful
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Nicole Adams Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Price match works great

Target price matches Amazon and other retailers. The app makes it easy to show proof. Saved money on electronics and toys by price matching right at checkout.

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102 people found this helpful
OH
Omar Hassan Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Best retail app out there

From browsing to purchasing to pickup, everything about this app is polished. Target has invested heavily in their digital experience and it shows. Other retailers should take notes.

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145 people found this helpful

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Target FAQ

Is Target worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 64,000 verified reviews, Target has a Real Score of 4/5. It is highly recommended by verified users.
What is Target's real rating without fake reviews?
Target has an App Store rating of 4.9/5, but our verified Real Score is 4/5. The 0.9-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about Target?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Clean, well-designed app interface, Target Circle rewards are generous, Excellent same-day delivery via Shipt.
What are the biggest complaints about Target?
Common criticisms include: Prices higher than Walmart for basics, Inventory often doesnt match app, Drive up wait times vary greatly.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate Target?
Our Real Score of 4/5 is based on verified reviews only. We weigh review sentiment (40%), consistency (25%), verified usage (20%), and update frequency (15%) to calculate the score.

Last updated: April 2026