Consumer Reports5.22.0 - App Store

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Whether you're looking for your next car, replacing an appliance, searching for the best products for your home, or just curious about what's worth buying, the Consumer Reports app makes it easier to shop confidently.

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Discover trending products and expert-curated collections designed to help you find your next great buy.

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AskCR
Ask questions and get answers backed by Consumer Reports' trusted expertise. Use AskCR to research products and cars, compare your options, narrow down your choices, and find the right product for your needs.

Ratings & Reviews
Access CR ratings and reviews for thousands of products, cars, and services based on independent testing, research, and consumer surveys.

Image Scan
Shopping in a store? Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to quickly find CR ratings and information, compare your options, and make a more informed decision on the spot.

Product Comparisons
Compare products and cars side by side to see how your options stack up, and find the best choice for you.

Buying Guides
Get expert guidance on what to consider before you buy, from major appliances and electronics to cars and everyday products.

Save Your Favorites
Save products and comparisons so you can easily come back to them when you're ready to make a decision.

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Consumer Reports members get full access to features including:

. Unlimited AskCR conversations
. Ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services
. CR Recommended products
. Image Scan
. Exclusive member deals and discounts
. Best Time to Buy
. Additional member benefits and exclusive partnerships
. Extra savings with Bill Negotiator

Not a member yet? Consumer Reports is free to download, with access to select features including Buying Guides, Bill Negotiator, Product Collections, videos, and limited access to AskCR. You can join Consumer Reports directly through the app to unlock the full experience.

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Version History • Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.22.0 5d ago • Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.21.0 Sep 28 • Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.20.1 Sep 22 •  New! You can watch the latest from our video team including behind the scenes in our testing.
•  New! You can ask questions directly from model pages to AskCR.
•  Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.20.0 Sep 10 • Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.19.1 Aug 31 •  You can now compare products and cars within AskCR.
•  Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.19.0 Aug 20 •  View expert-curated collections of trending products.
•  Minor improvements and bug fixes. 5.18.0 Jul 23 • Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.17.0 Jul 8 •  You can now save and compare cars in the app experience.
•  You can now search for products and navigate to the ratings list within AskCR. 5.16.0 Jul 1 •  You'll now get suggestions of similar products on product pages.
•  You can now save comparisons to come back to later. 5.15.1 Jun 17 • Users can now compare cars.
• Users can now share their favorite and least favorite things about their car using AskCR.
• Other bug fixes and improvements. 5.15.0 Jun 1 • Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.14.1 May 13 • Organize your saved products more easily with new improvements.
• Improved push notifications with better control and clearer settings.
• Smarter prompts to stay updated on topics and products you care about.
• General improvements and performance updates. 5.14.0 May 4 •  New: Users can now filter and sort products and cars directly within AskCR chats. 5.13.1 Apr 16 • New: CR's app now has access to CR's ratings on insurance, airlines, and more.
• Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.13.0 Mar 25 • Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.12.1 Mar 9 • AskCR answers now include new Product Cards and Shopping Links for Outside-The-Labs reviewed products.
• Bug fixes and minor improvements. 5.12.0 Feb 26 We've made a few updates to improve transparency and the overall app experience:

• Your privacy preferences are now better aligned across platforms based on the choices you’ve set on ConsumerReports.org
• An improved Account screen with clearer organization
• Minor design updates to enhance usability and consistency 5.11.0 Feb 18 Bug fixes and improvements added. 5.10.1 Jan 15 • We’ve enhanced the Cars page with more helpful data, an overview tab, and recommendations for similar models.
• Image Scan, our new visual search tool, is now available to 100% of users.
• We’re “Letting It Snow” in AskCR with our latest winter theme
• Users can now see more details about the steps AskCR is taking while answers are being generated.
• AskCR now offers smarter answers.
• Bug fixes. 5.10.0 12/17/2025 Bug fixes and improvements added. 5.9.2 11/26/2025 Bug fixes and improvements added. 5.9.1 11/21/2025 Checkout faster in Bill Negotiator with Apple Pay.
Fixed: Your saved products saved on consumerreports.org now sync with your app.
Filter and sort car ratings by criteria like brand, model, and score to find exactly what you’re looking for.
New “Top Rated This Week” section in your interests highlights top rated products to make it easier to stay up to date. 5.9.0 11/12/2025 Bug fixes and improvements added. 5.8.1 10/20/2025 • Introducing Image Scan (beta): Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to instantly find CR ratings. Currently limited to a small group of users.
• Stay informed with push notifications: Opt in to receive updates and helpful alerts.
• AskCR chats now produce tables for product comparisons and recommendations.
• AskCR users can now save to My Products directly from chats.
• AskCR chats now include links to full-category ratings list.
• AskCR users can now swipe through products and cars listed in chats, and view model details on top of a chat. 5.8.0 10/13/2025