Mighty Ape Reviews 

7,185
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Evaluating 184 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers frequently praise the swift delivery service, often receiving items within a day or two. People also appreciate the user-friendly website, finding it easy to navigate and place orders. Consumers often highlight good product quality and competitive pricing, making purchases feel like good value. However, some customers noted significant dissatisfaction with delivery, experiencing unexpected delays, non-arrival, or misleading promises. A few other people felt product quality did not always match descriptions, leading to disappointment. Additionally, some reviewers were not happy with return processes or encountered issues when ordering from third-party resellers.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

How the website is user friendly and easy to find items you are looking for Also the delivery service is great i order items and get it 1 -2 days after and no issues

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I had to return an item due to a fault and the process took longer than expected. Initially I was given a hard time and the issue wasn’t recognised straight away. After escalation, the supplier ver... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Please make it more obvious if an item is not currently in stock and will be shipped later. I placed an order at Christmas and when one item didn’t arrive I checked my order confirmation and saw t... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

UPDATE 25.06.26 - I actually received my package today! Thank you Mighty Ape for actioning this if it was indeed you - or NZ Couriers. I am very happy now however it was still annoying to have had t... See more

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Company details

  1. Gaming services
  2. Book shop
  3. Childrens Shop
  4. Computer Accessories Shop
  5. Home Furniture Shop
  6. Hobby shop
  7. Film rental store

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New Zealand's most popular online store! We have hundreds of thousands of products in-stock, including: Games, Books, DVDs, Toys and more. We offer overnight and same day delivery on in-stock products.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery prices are horrendous

Delivery prices are horrendous. I used to shop there regularly.. not anymore!👎🏽

12 January 2026
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Reply from Mighty Ape

I'm really sorry to hear this, if you ever want to get in touch we are happy to look into this further, and you can email us via service@mightyape.co.nz

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not in stock items should be labelled as preorder

Please make it more obvious if an item is not currently in stock and will be shipped later. I placed an order at Christmas and when one item didn’t arrive I checked my order confirmation and saw the delivery said January. If the item is not currently in stock mark it as a preorder! This should be spelled out to customers! I went back and checked the listing as I never saw a delayed date anywhere, eventually found it but had to scroll much further down the screen, I had just seen the item, wanted it for a Christmas gift and added to cart without scrolling that far so not knowing the item wasn’t actually in stock yet.

The same thing has just happened to a friend of mine where they have been wondering where an order is (a birthday gift), checked their order and seen the delayed delivery date.

Most companies will have ‘preorder’ mentioned in the actual page title so it’s very clear

20 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

I really am sorry for this experience! We provide estimated delivery dates on our listings pages and at the checkout to ensure our customers are aware of this before purchase, however I do understand if this was missed. We are always happy to assist with any questions or cancelations if you do not wish to wait, so please reach out to us if this is needed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cat tree was excellent value for money

Cat tree was excellent value for money, delivered in a very timely manner. Thanks

12 January 2026
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Reply from Mighty Ape

We're glad to hear this was delivered so quickly :) Thanks for choosing Mighty Ape

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of compassion

My son ( just turned 14 yrs ) purchased a mouse worth $119 with his birthday money .
He found that it wasn’t compatible with his gear so we contacted mighty ape nz and sent it back exactly how it arrived in pristine condition
Well because he opened it ( which you can’t tell it was boxed and bubble wrapped exactly .
They won’t refund as they have to resell I’m so disappointed by the refund team’s response THIS WAS A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR A KID .
Lack of communication more worried about a bad review
I find your lack of compassion disgusting
As for myself and all my family we will Not be purchasing anything through might ape again 🤬

Thanks for you’re reply but no this wasn’t change of mind return
We returned it as it wasn’t compatible with my sons gear
All sorted now that we have purchased one from somewhere else and we’re happy
As I said before never again through you guys

17 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Hi Michelle, I am sorry to hear about this and for this experience, however I can see this as a Change of Mind return which typically we cannot accept under our returns policy if these have been opened. I can see that our team provided you an exception to our Change of Mind policy and allowed a return even though the item was opened, however I really am sorry for the disappointment caused by this

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly pleased

Reasonable price, very quick delivery and in pristine condition of the products.

9 January 2026
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thanks so much for your feedback, we're glad to hear of this quick delivery!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy website

Easy website, great packaging and prompt delivery, tells you sent item delivery is on it way and delivered

30 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you for the kind review and feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

How the website is user friendly and…

How the website is user friendly and easy to find items you are looking for
Also the delivery service is great i order items and get it 1 -2 days after and no issues

30 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us Liam. We appreciate the kind review and we're glad to hear your order arrived quickly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product

Excellent product. As described on website, sturdy and easily put together. Checkout was quick & efficient with a number of payment options. Delivery was very quick. Very happy with the product and Mighty Ape service.

30 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thanks so much Nina. We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with us and we hope you'll shop with us again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointed that Christmas…

Extremely disappointed that Christmas presents which had a confirmed delivery date of by 23/12 when I purchased them have not even been dispatched yet as of 3pm on 23/12. It’s impossible to speak to a human about this. A bot advised my issue has been escalated then marked the issue resolved and closed the chat. Now I have to go out and spend money on alternative presents and who knows what I will be able to buy in Whangamata. I will never trust Mighty Ape again. They won’t even cancel the order and process a refund before items have been shipped. Really poor service. Don’t promise a delivery date if you can’t deliver then refuse to refund. That’s basically theft.

23 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you for your review and we're very sorry to hear that your order didn't arrive on time :( I can see that 2 of the items in your order arrived on schedule, but the final item was delayed in our warehouse. These delays are rare and we're sorry for the impact it had on your Christmas present. The item had been shipped by the time you requested a cancellation, but rest assured we are happy to provide a return at our cost for the item that arrived late. We're sorry to have let you down and hope we can make it up to you in future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy with fast delivery.

Found the specific book I was looking for. Ordered on a Sunday afternoon before Xmas and received it on Tuesday morning. Packaged well. Am super impressed.

23 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We're thrilled to hear that your order arrived so quickly and that it was well-packaged!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order Marked Dispatched, Never Delivered. Refunded After Price Increase

Mighty Ape NZ wasted 16 days of my time before Christmas.
I ordered a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on 6 December as a Christmas gift. The order was marked as shipped, but the tracking never moved beyond “shipment information received” — the item was never picked up by the courier.
After 16 days, Mighty Ape refunded the order citing a “stock shortage,” even though the same product remained in stock the entire time and is still available now at a higher price. Instead of honouring the original price for the same in-stock item, they chose to cancel and refund after weeks of delay.
This left me unable to replace a Christmas gift and shows a lack of reliability. If you need certainty for high-value purchases, use a different retailer.

6 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Hi Nadia, we're incredibly sorry to hear about the disappointing experience here. It looks as though this item was sold to you by a third party seller on our Marketplace. We hold our sellers to a high standard and are sorry to hear you've been let down on this occasion. Our team have responded to you with more information and a case has been escalated with the seller you've purchased the item from to ensure that you receive assistance and an appropriate resolution.

Rest assured we will make sure this is resolved for you, but I understand it's been a poor experience so far and we are sorry that this seller has let you down.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well it's the first time I have used…

Well it's the first time I have used this site, ordered 2 products, 2.5kg drinking chocolate which i received 2 days later and hair shavers mens grooming kit, partner loves this. Overall, the bulk grocery items will save us money. An the hair shavers, others would have cost us a lot more

19 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you for giving us a go and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope you'll continue to shop with us moving forward :D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy as shopping experience

Lots to shop for on the app and I enjoyed my shop finding just what I was looking for.

12 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you for the kind feedback Amy. We're very grateful to have awesome customers such as yourself!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got the book next day!

The book was cheaper than anywhere else and I got it in 2 working days, highly recommend it!

17 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you for shopping with us Michael. We're really happy to have been of service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazingly fast delivery!

I really hadn't believed the delivery promise on the Mighty Ape website, but ...

I ordered goods as Christmas presents last night at about 8.30pm, and today, at about 5.30pm they arrived - in perfect condition and beautifully packed.

I'm a definite convert to Mighty Ape next time I need quality product at an affordable price!

16 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you so much for shopping with us Yvonne. We're thrilled to hear your order arrived nice and quickly and we hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick turn around

Order placed Thursday and items received Tuesday. Shipped from south island to auk. Quick turn around

16 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Latoya! We're glad to hear your order arrived nice and quick :D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love Mighty Ape

Absolutely love Mighty Ape. Made the mistake of buying through Dicksmith first... Mighty Ape is safe, genuine, speedy, and high quality. I can't recommend them enough.

1 December 2025
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Reply from Mighty Ape

Thank you so much for trusting us and for shopping with us Joelle, we really appreciate the support!

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