GetFree vs AppRaven: which is better?

Updated November 14, 2026

Neither is better for everyone. GetFree.APP gives you developer promo codes for indie apps, while AppRaven watches store prices and tells you when a paid app drops. If you want to catch a sale, AppRaven wins.

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Side by side

  • How you get a free app: on GetFree, claim a promo code and redeem it in the store. On AppRaven, spot a price drop or a free window.
  • Wish list with sale alerts: GetFree's comparison page says not yet. AppRaven has one, per its App Store listing.
  • Price history: GetFree's comparison page says not yet. AppRaven has it, per its listing.
  • Platforms: GetFree lists iOS, Android, web and Mac apps. AppRaven is an iPhone and iPad app plus a website.

Where AppRaven is better

Its listing describes a wish list that notifies you when an app goes on discount. It also keeps price and update history and lets you watch sellers. GetFree does none of that today, by its own comparison page.

Where GetFree is better

You do not wait for a sale. A developer posts a batch of codes and you claim one. The catch is that batches are limited and the apps are mostly small indie ones.

Using both

They answer different questions. AppRaven helps when you already know the app. GetFree helps when you want to try something new.

Questions

Is AppRaven free?

Apple's listing shows the app at a price of $0.

Which is better for Android?

GetFree lists Android apps. AppRaven's listing is an iPhone and iPad app.

Does GetFree replace AppRaven?

No. GetFree says so itself.

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