# Ocado: supermarket shopping — user reviews

> 112 indexed App Store user reviews of Ocado by Ocado Retail Ltd, rated 3.49/5 from 35 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocado-supermarket-shopping/id319691481/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocado-supermarket-shopping/id319691481.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 20 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 11

## What do users think of Ocado?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎯 Wide product selection and variety
- 👍 User-friendly interface for regular users
- 🚚 Reliable delivery service with friendly drivers
- 💳 No payment until delivery arrives
- ♻️ Convenient bag recycling program
- 🔍 Good search and filter functionality
- 📦 Excellent product information and details
- ✅ Few substitutions compared to competitors
- 🎁 Loyalty rewards and free product samples
- ⏰ Easy to add items until cut-off time

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔓 Constant unexpected logouts
- 🔐 Cannot paste passwords (security risk)
- 📱 Poor UI/UX design and layout
- 🔔 Aggressive marketing notifications hard to disable
- ⚠️ Items disappear from basket without warning
- 🔄 App resets position when leaving pages
- 💸 Expensive compared to competitors
- ❌ Checkout process overly complicated
- 🚫 Difficult to manage payment methods
- 📵 Incompatible with older iOS versions
- 🔍 Poor search results and navigation
- ⏱️ Order cutoff times far ahead of competitors
- 📧 Excessive spam emails despite opt-out
- 🎨 Cluttered interface with too many buttons
- 🐛 Broken multi-buy promotion links
- ❌ Missing items and damaged goods
- 🔄 Automatic favorites added without user consent

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when clicking multi-buy promotions
- Constant unexpected logouts
- Cannot paste email or password during login
- App freezes on iPad and tablets
- Search functionality fails intermittently
- Checkout button disappears on some devices
- Items randomly deleted from basket
- Session resets when switching apps
- App won't recognize login credentials
- Payment processing errors
- Checkout shows minimum spend error despite sufficient basket
- Favorites automatically added after single purchase
- App logs out every time it closes
- Calendar sync creates duplicate entries
- Contact form loses typed message when switching apps
- In-app contact form missing pre-filled customer info
- Instant Shop subtract button adds items instead
- Shopping list access lost after login
- Apple ID SSO integration broken
- Offline error messages when connection is active
- Delivery cancellations without explanation

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Biometric login (Face ID/Touch ID support)
- Swipe-to-delete for favorites
- Real-time delivery tracking
- Bulk removal of favorites
- Adjustable font sizes
- Last order date display in app
- Improved search for similar items
- Filter options for favorites (fridge, cupboard, frozen)
- Scroll-to-top button
- Multi-account support for house sharing
- Delivery countdown timer
- Better checkout confirmation flow
- Product availability hold feature
- Improved password manager compatibility
- Pre-filled contact information in support forms
- Vegan/dietary filter options
- Calendar sync without duplicates

## Newest reviews (14 of 112)

### 2/5 — I keep being asked to update my App, even though I have already updated.

*2025-05-28, version 2.303*

I keep being asked to update my App, even though I have already updated. 
My iPhone software is up to date, and I’ve tried to delete the Ocado App and reinstall via the Apple site, but I still get the message to update theOcado App. Very frustrating.

### 2/5 — Notifications

*2025-05-23, version 2.303*

Since this new App I am receiving constant marketing notifications which I can’t switch off unless I turn off notifications altogether. Clearly I want notifications to receive order updates so frustrating I have to put up with marketing push notifications. Pretty sure this is against GDPR?

I also couldn’t apply for a refund on my last order but that may be because it was placed on the old order so will give the benefit of the doubt on that one…

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2025-05-16, version 2.303*

Why is the App so frustrating ? I have constant problems with moving delivery to different times or days, it just won’t let me do it and I have to phone Ocado to resolve this. They are helpful and apologetic but this is happening too often. Now I am logged out and can’t sign in, it says I have to call Ocado for assistance. I just wish I wouldn’t have to deal with this all the time….

### 1/5 — Not Great

*2025-04-17, version 2.303*

Fed up of the app not connecting. Slow response time. Pretty rubbish at the moment, compared to how it used to be

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2025-03-28, version 2.302*

Terrible app for ‘a high tech company’

The Ocado app needs rebuilding from the ground up, the UI / UX is painful. 

Competitors such as Tesco have apps 5 years ahead of Ocado. 

Besides UI / UX the app lacks basic functionality. I’ve had to move back to ordering with Tesco due to the awful app experience.

### 1/5 — Possible scam?

*2025-03-23, version 2.301*

I think this app might be a scam? It looks almost identical to another version of the Ocado app but keeps trying to take me to an external login that is not an Ocado site. On the app the “log out” button doesn’t work and neither do lots of the other app features. I have deleted this version of the app and downloaded another version that seems more legitimate. I just hope I haven’t lost any of my personal details.

### 2/5 — Service is worsening

*2025-03-20, version 2.301*

We’ve used Ocado for years and there’s a steady decline of quality.  The app’s good but the delivery can be a mess… broken items, missing items, damaged bags. It doesn’t help that M&S food costs have gone up massively… this is now an expensive way to get damaged items.

### 1/5 — Very poor app

*2025-03-10, version 2.300*

A review of the app rather than Ocado’s service. The app is borderline unusable. Unfathomable search results; occasional checkout issues and no ability to change the appearance - eg font size  - the font, even on larger devices (iPad) is minuscule. Will stick with the website and delete app.

### 1/5 — Items go missing payments to go wrong

*2025-03-09, version 2.300*

Awful. Things I put in my basket are not there on check out and you have to re enter them and of course there’s the one you don’t notice until your shopping arrives and it’s  not there. My payment went wrong using it.
Customer services just gaslight and blame the user instead of  investigating the glitches. So who you complaint to who  will look into it is any one’s guess. 

Stick to the web site which I never had problems with this app is  a menace and not fit for  purpose.

### 1/5 — Pants

*2025-03-05, version 2.300*

Absolutely pants old log in not recognised SO RE REGISTERED LAST NIGHT this morning new log in NOT RECOGNISED a shop already booked for 2th be my last one have to go back to Waitrose ce la vie

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2025-03-05, version 2.300*

Since the update, the app doesn’t work - logs out every time the app is closed and won’t find anything in the search

### 1/5 — Not available in Edinburgh?

*2025-03-03, version 2.300*

Was looking forward to completing my first shop, only to find out that it is not available, in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland? Deleted the app and won’t bother trying again.

### 3/5 — Awful appp

*2025-02-22, version 2.300*

Having used Tesco for a number of years decided to give Ocado a go but oh my Lord the app is shocking. Everything is so cluttered far too difficult to use, too many clicks too many steps. Please take a look at the Tesco app and take inspiration from it.

### 1/5 — App now freezes my ipad

*2025-02-10, version 2.298*

Always buggy and glitchy, the app seems to be getting even worse

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Hate the new app

*2025-06-05, version 2.303*

New app is absolutely terrible. No idea why they changed something that was perfectly user-friendly and functional. So frustrating!

### 1/5 — No longer supports iOS 15.8

*2025-06-04, version 2.303*

So disappointing as I used to do a regular shop with them but had to delete since the latest upgrade doesn’t support older iOS on my iPhone 5SE. Oh well back to the desktop …probably!

### 1/5 — Just stopped working

*2025-06-04, version 2.303*

With no warning

### 1/5 — New app is awful

*2025-05-31, version 2.303*

I had to update my app and it’s awful, particularly on the trolley section as it had so many buttons showing which I would rarely use let alone have them on the screen all the time, as well as having the last check out time on a banner and the total price banner taking up far too much screen space too. I ended up using the website on my laptop as I couldn’t see what I was buying. Please remove these options or enable me to dismiss them.

### 1/5 — Disaster transition to new app

*2025-05-21, version 2.303*

For the grocery retailer that is supposed to be the market leader in technology, this new app process is a disaster. The old app is still needed for some orders but not others.  Email communication is inaccurate and constant error when shopping.  Product sizes also much harder to identify on new app.  I expected better

### 1/5 — Horrible new app

*2025-05-17, version 2.303*

Why fix what wasn’t broken?
I’ve been using Ocado for 10+ yrs and always use the app. I’ve stuck with you through the switch from Waitrose and the constant price increases, and honestly part of that was the ease of shopping. 
This new app design is horrid - poorly organised, confusing/not intuitive at all - now you have to hunt for things that were previously obvious (like receipts for past orders). It is genuinely awful, and enough to make me shop elsewhere. 
Please reconsider the design - ‘refresh’ I get…ruining a (previously) excellent and intuitive shopping experience, I don’t.

### 1/5 — Recent update

*2025-05-15, version 2.303*

It doesn’t work, it keeps freezing. Also I would like to see my previous orders and the use by dates

### 1/5 — Why, just increase delivery cost

*2025-05-13, version 2.303*

Poor, just an unnecessary cosmetic update, more difficult to navigate and not intuitive.
Very colourful, bigger icons, more data transfer. 
If anyone replies tell me what was wrong with the previous version.
Actually it will probably reduce the number of orders I make. 
Minus stars if allowed.

### 1/5 — App is dismal

*2025-05-13, version 2.303*

Why are you not making any improvements? You have thousands of people telling you the same thing.

### 1/5 — Payment handling is a joke

*2025-05-04, version 2.303*

So frustrating. Why do you make it so difficult to manage your payment details? I’ve got a failed payment as my card details changed and there’s no way of changing the failed order to new card details. I’ve added a new card but nope, no way to change it. Terrible app.  If they can’t get payments right then why should we trust them with our money. Poor effort Ocado.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Best supermarket App

*2025-05-31, version 2.303*

Probably best supermarket app I’ve used the delivery tracking is really good and editing my order.

### 5/5 — Superb!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2025-05-09, version 2.303*

We also have been using ocado since lockdown and have used them every month or even twice monthly from then on as the service is second to none. I can honestly hand on heart say we have never had a mistake or issue in all that time which is pretty good going. The website is simple and accessible with great choices and excellent food. The drivers have always been so friendly and helpful which is amazing in a job that I’m sure has its difficulties at times. Infact if we are on holiday or have to make alternate arrangements for some reason we miss occado! I also love how easy it is to add food to your order later on and of course the genius idea of being able to recycle your bags by giving them back. An all round first class experience.

### 5/5 — Excellent.

*2025-05-05, version 2.303*

We’ve been using Ocado for over 10 years and they have gone from strength to strength.  The drivers are very helpful and considerate and the stock range and lack of substitutions is a real plus.  Moreover, Ocado are great value for money and refunds for unfit items are straightforward.  If you do need to contact customer services, I’ve always found them helpful and professional.

### 5/5 — Superb service

*2025-04-30, version 2.303*

No other “ supermarket “ provides the service that Ocado does . No payment until shopping delivered. Bags ( charged for BUT refunded on return) used to pack shopping . Customer service agents are without fault always happy to help and really friendly . All this and M and S food ! What more could you want ???

### 5/5 — Great variety

*2025-04-08, version 2.303*

I love my Ocardo deliveries. The amazing selection on goods enables you to try so many products that you don’t find in the supermarket. Excellent service , delivery staff always polite .

### 5/5 — Great app and service

*2025-02-27, version 2.300*

I can’t understand the poor rating for the app. It’s very good, no bugs or issues, very user friendly in fact I use it to select my shopping rather than logging onto my computer.

Improvement suggestions are - refresh the UI, it looks a little dated - a dark mode would be good, enable a multi deselect option for removing favourites

### 5/5 — If you want reliability, look no further

*2025-01-13, version 2.297*

We have used Ocado regularly for around a year now, and have nothing bad to say overall when comparing to the other big brands. 

The app is extremely user friendly, especially if you use it regularly as it remembers your preferences on specific items & gives you a reminder when checking out if you aren’t buying something you normally do. 

We have RARELY had any substitutions in the year of using them, and when we have, it has been a good one I.e bought broccoli and they sub for another brand of broccoli. 

The drivers are always extremely helpful and pleasant( noteworthy, as we live a few flights of stairs up and they never hesitate to help us bring the shop up!), always on time and will phone in advance if running late at all.

Only downfall would be that it is not the cheapest option by any means, but I do think their wide range of options and reliability totally make it worth it a go.

### 5/5 — Ocado are lifesavers 110%

*2024-12-15, version 2.297*

I can not fault Ocado in any way shape or form! I have been with them pre Covid times. From the choice of foods to the delivery persons who always come with a friendly smile and loaded with my shopping, to replacing any items that are unavailable, Ocado have just made such a difference for me and my family! There are not enough Thank yous in the universe to say how grateful and appreciative I am of you all!

### 5/5 — Best online grocery option

*2024-11-18, version 2.296*

This is far superior to any of the main supermarket apps. The search and filter function are so much better and the product information is more extensive and helpful.
I very rarely get substitutions and when I do they always make sense.

### 5/5 — So easy

*2024-11-16, version 2.296*

Thank you

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