Head-to-head · Android Shopping Apps
Target vs Shopee
Target leads on 2 checks, Shopee on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTarget · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTarget · 5 of 6
Target scores higher on our rubric for android shopping apps: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
On app type, Shopee gives you Marketplace where Target offers Retailer. Target offers store pickup; Shopee doesn't publish it. Target offers same-day delivery; Shopee doesn't publish it.
Target is the better fit for general retail shoppers using pickup or delivery. Shopee is the better fit for marketplace shoppers who value reviews and rewards.
- Target fits best
General retail shoppers using pickup or delivery
- Shopee fits best
Marketplace shoppers who value reviews and rewards
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Side by side
| Feature | Target 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Shopee 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Android Shopping Apps | #8 in Android Shopping Apps |
| Best for | General retail shoppers using pickup or delivery | Marketplace shoppers who value reviews and rewards |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $10.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android, iOS | Android, Web |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Target 5/6 · Shopee 3/6 | ||
| In-app checkout | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Store pickup | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Same-day delivery | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Loyalty rewards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price-drop alerts | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| App type | Retailer | Marketplace |
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| Our verdict | Target’s Android app brings shopping across groceries, apparel, beauty, home and electronics together with order fulfillment and loyalty features. It is suited to general retail shoppers who want to browse products, place orders for… Read the review → |
Shopee brings marketplace browsing and in-app purchasing to Android and web, with listings across categories such as fashion, beauty and home goods. It is aimed at shoppers who want to compare sellers, use promotions and follow orders in… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Target — where it wins
- Browse products across groceries, apparel, beauty, home and electronics
- Choose Drive Up, in-store pickup, shipping or eligible same-day delivery
- Manage Target Circle deals and redeem rewards in the app
Where it doesn't
- Same-day delivery depends on location and item eligibility
- Circle 360 delivery orders must be over $35
- Circle 360 benefits require a paid monthly or annual membership
Shopee — where it wins
- Search products across categories and brands, with seller ratings and reviews.
- Use vouchers and earn or redeem Shopee Coins.
- Track order status and shipping information in the app.
Where it doesn't
- Offers, payment methods and shipping availability can vary by market.
- Recommendations and deal notifications may be less useful to focused shoppers.
- It is a marketplace rather than a dedicated retailer's shopping app.
- Target8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $10.99/mo · 14-day trial
A broad retail shopping app with pickup, delivery, order tracking and rewards.
Visit TargetFull verdict → - Shopee8.6/10 · Free plan
A free marketplace app for browsing, buying and tracking orders on Android and web.
Visit ShopeeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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