Toys “R” Us Shopping app review: how to shop for toys while avoiding the store

Introduction

Despite a string of bad reviews found on the app store, the free Toys “R” Us  Shopping app has spruced up a bit. Having said that, the developer has yet to solve everything. All of the typical shopping online features are present in this application including intuitive search functions, a wish-list builder and store locator. The online shopping experience through the Toys “R” Us application is more than acceptable and deserves a second chance by shoppers.

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Shopping Experience

Whether you have a vague idea of what you are looking for or have it narrowed down to that one special toy, the search functions in the Toys “R” Us Shopping application make it simple to browse. Search by toy category, brand, or specific name and the application will help you discover what it is you are looking for. Under each product, the catalog keeps up-to-date descriptions of the item as well as the current price.

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If you are looking to order online, the shopping cart is easy to navigate and is upfront about all shipping costs and, on many occasions, has no shipping cost at all. If you are looking to find what is in stock near you, you will be out of luck. In that case, you will have to rely on the store locator, which will provide you with contact information to call ahead to see if a product is in a particular store.

A barcode scanner is available to scan a product or manually type a product number in order to access more information about something you may have in-hand. Some reviews have complained that the barcode scanner is not always reliable. You can build a wish list or bookmark special products for future shopping reference, or sign-up for regular emails, rewards and more, all through the application. 

A Reputation

The Toys “R” Us Shopping application has been riddled with poor reviews. The bad news is, most of them were valid, but the good news is, almost all have been taken care of. The application is no longer a slow-moving website attempting to open as an application. It can still have a tendency to move a little slower at times, but does not nearly live up to the reputation it previously had. Though many screamed for a back button, a tool necessary for easy navigation, Toys “R” Us inserted it and it can now be utilized flawlessly. Though it may still lack a few features users wish to see, like checking for product availability in-stores near you, nearly all complaints have been resolved. 

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Pros and Cons

Pros

• Great search functions
• Wish list builder
• Store locator
• Easy cart navigation
• Extra features for frequent shoppers

 

Cons

• Can run slowly
• Unreliable barcode scanner
• Low reviews made for bad initial reputation

 

Final Words

This application may have a terrible reputation upon first glance in the app store, but it seems Toys “R” Us has taken the necessary steps to squash the complaints. No longer is it plagued by the lack of a ‘back-button’ or suffer frequently from long download times. Most features shoppers wish to see in their applications are present and functioning. Next time you wish to get your shopping done without battling the toy aisle, try out this free app and save yourself the headache.