Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 12, 2016
  • September 9, 2026

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Shop for over 30,000 grocery products from your phone. Browse, search, create orders, and collect rewards. Choose home delivery or in-store collection across the UK.

Browse and search 30,000+ products
Create and edit grocery orders
Link Nectar card for rewards
Access offers and deals
UK-wide home delivery
Click & Collect from stores
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What's New in Sainsbury's

4.0.0

September 9, 2026

We've made a few behind the scenes improvements to keep your shopping experience smooth and reliable. This update includes general bug fixes and performance enhancements to help you get your groceries faster and easier. We'd love to hear your feedback as we continue to improve. Thanks for shopping with us!

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User reviews

Unable to listen to music and shop?

I downloaded the Sainsbury’s app because I kept getting a message on the SmartShop app that it would soon be replaced. Used it for the first time the other day with Spotify on my AirPods and as soon as I started scanning, the music paused and I just could hear annoying beeping instead every time I scanned. The scanner is really really sensitive and scans anything you get too close to. Plus it’s not as obvious whether what you scanned has added to your basket. I much preferred the SmartShop app, as this one is awful.
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Not efficient set up

Set up asked me to enter the same details a number of times, logged in then took me to another page to log in again. And even worse - I have to add the Nectar App separately to get the benefits from that. I can see my nectar points balance but it’s asking me to download yet another app.

Broken for me

Endless login loop for me with this update

Awful

Why have you made the smart shop app soo confusing to use!? No basic shopping list? Trying to be too clever. I think most of the shoppers will agree. Add a basic shopping list that was on the smart shop app. I won’t be using this app. Awful.

App is not good.

I am really fed up with this app, I use Ocado and Waitrose on occasions and their apps are great.

I love Sainsbury’s the staff and its food. Quality in the food and service are always good I would give 5 stars were it not for the app, the app and technology is terrible.

The technology- I had a call from the store this morning to say my order was going to be late due to a technical issue, which in itself can happen but. The technology appears to be un reliable and not as smooth as it should be. I then had a text telling me my order would be delivered tomorrow between 18.00 and 22.00, I called customer services who told me to ignore this as there were technical issues!

App - My major moan is mostly this is about the app which I think is dreadful and needs a completely new system. If you try to look at something it can freeze and you have to come out then it lets you back in eventually. If you see a product you want to read more about it either throws you out or lets you look at the product then sends you right back to the begging of the app! Sometimes the payments don’t go through so I have to go into the website and finish the order by paying on the website.

It is nearly impossible to get into the app at certain times it just lets you see 2 pages then freezes or throws you out completely.

I have facial recognition yet sometimes it still sends me a code I have to enter!

I have mentioned these issues numerous times when asked for feedback but not a lot changes.

I know technology can go awry sometimes but it is not always a positive experience using the app.

Also sometimes vegetation products are listed as vegan. Which is very confusing.

Smart shop - this is great when it works. Sometimes it works brilliantly, sometimes it doesn’t work at all and can’t find a signal, sometimes it works initially then half way round the store with half a trolley of scanned shopping it stops working meaning I either have to go to the till and scan it all including the self scanned things or I just leave my trolley and the shop and go elsewhere.

Sainsbury is wonderful but the technology really lets it down.

Can you sort it out please.

Thanks
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Reported Bugs

6 issues

App crashes during checkout

Bug

Unable to add payment methods

Bug

Nectar card integration issues

Bug

Delivery address changes unexpectedly

Bug

Items disappearing from basket

Bug

Incorrect pricing and unavailable offers

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Add notes for item substitutions

Feature

Improve search and browsing experience

Feature

Integrate Nectar card and points management

Feature

Provide delivery tracking and status updates

Feature

Allow saving and reordering of previous orders

Feature

Improve app stability and reduce crashes

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Sainsbury's Groceries app?

The app allows you to browse and search over 30,000 grocery products, create new orders, or edit existing ones. You can also link your Nectar card to collect rewards points, access deals, and choose between home delivery or Click & Collect from a Sainsbury's store.

How do I use the Nectar card feature?

You can link your existing Nectar card within the app. Once linked, you will automatically collect Nectar points on your grocery purchases made through the app, earning rewards as you shop.

Is the Sainsbury's Groceries app free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. While there are no direct costs to use the app's features, you will be purchasing groceries and potentially paying for delivery slots or services.

Can I get my groceries delivered or collect them?

Yes, the app offers both home delivery services across the UK and a Click & Collect option. You can choose your preferred delivery date and time, or pick up your shopping from one of their stores.

What if I'm new to online grocery shopping?

The app is designed to be user-friendly for new online shoppers. Registration is quick, and the app automatically adds your most ordered items to your Favourites, making subsequent shopping trips faster and more convenient.