Head-to-head · Shopping and Price-Tracking Apps
PriceRunner vs idealo
PriceRunner leads on 0 checks, idealo on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePriceRunner · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresidealo · 3 of 5
PriceRunner scores higher on our rubric for shopping and price-tracking apps: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
idealo offers in-store shopping; PriceRunner doesn't publish it.
PriceRunner is the better fit for shoppers comparing products and retailer offers on the web. idealo is the better fit for mobile shoppers comparing offers and scanning barcodes.
- PriceRunner fits best
Shoppers comparing products and retailer offers on the web
- idealo fits best
Mobile shoppers comparing offers and scanning barcodes
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Side by side
| Feature | PriceRunner 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | idealo 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Shopping and Price-Tracking Apps | #6 in Shopping and Price-Tracking Apps |
| Best for | Shoppers comparing products and retailer offers on the web | Mobile shoppers comparing offers and scanning barcodes |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features PriceRunner 2/5 · idealo 3/5 | ||
| Price alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price comparison | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cashback rewards | Not published | — |
| In-store shopping | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Browser extension | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web | web, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | PriceRunner is a consumer service for comparing products, prices and specifications across online retailers. It suits shoppers who want to review retailer offers and product information in one place before deciding what to buy. Product… Read the review → |
For shoppers who want to compare offers before buying, idealo brings prices from multiple online retailers together on the web and in its iOS and Android apps. Its filters, product specifications, expert and user reviews, and favourites… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PriceRunner — where it wins
- Compare prices, products and specifications across retailers
- Check product price history and set alerts on listings
- Read professional tests, user reviews and recommendations
Where it doesn't
- The listed platform is web only
- Price alerts are tied to product listings
- Its focus is shopping comparisons rather than broader price tracking
idealo — where it wins
- Compares offers from multiple online retailers
- Price alerts arrive by email or app notification
- Barcode scanning supports in-store price comparisons
Where it doesn't
- Price history up to 12 months is available in the app
- Purchases are completed with the selected retailer
- Does not provide cashback rewards
- PriceRunner9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, web-based comparison service with price history, alerts, tests and reviews.
Visit PriceRunnerFull verdict → - idealo8.6/10 · Free plan
A free comparison app with price alerts, barcode scanning and product reviews.
Visit idealoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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