Thrive Market vs Grove Collaborative
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrive Market
Access exclusive savings on thousands of organic and sustainable groceries, often up to 30% less than retail. Enjoy member-only perks like free gifts and deals, with a focus on healthy living and planet-friendly purchases.
- Exclusive savings on organic groceries
- Member-only perks and gifts
- Diet and lifestyle filters
- Carbon-neutral shipping
- Sponsors memberships for families in need
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We’re on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. That means when you join our community of more than 1 million members, you get: - Exclusive savings: Shop thousands of the best organic and sustainable groceries—for up to 30% less - Member-only perks: Free full-size gifts and deals on your favorite brands every week - Your grocery list in one place: Organic pantry staples, trusted supplements, plant-powered cleaning & so much more - 90+ diet & lifestyle filters: Shop by what matters to you, from gluten-free & plant-based to low-waste & biodegradable - A membership that gives back: Every annual membership sponsors a free one for a family in need - Planet-friendly purchases: All orders are sent with free carbon-neutral shipping from zero-waste warehouses At Thrive Market, we make it easy to do healthy your way.
Grove Collaborative
Discover and shop for home essentials free from harmful ingredients. Easily order products on your own terms, with options for flexible scheduling or auto-shipments. Enjoy VIP benefits like free shipping and faster rewards.
- Screening for thousands of harmful ingredients
- Flexible ordering and auto-shipment options
- VIP benefits including free shipping
- Happiness guarantee with refunds
- Eco-friendly product selection
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Every product you bring into your home is a health decision. The Grove app makes those decisions simple. Shop essentials free from harmful ingredients, order on your own terms, and find healthier alternatives for every room and everyone in your family. SCREENING THOUSANDS OF HARMFUL INGREDIENTS We made it our job so it doesn’t have to be yours. Every product we sell is screened against a list of thousands of banned chemicals, including known endocrine disruptors like PFAS, phthalates and bisphenols. It’s the most rigorous ingredient standard in household essentials. SHOP YOUR WAY Order whenever you like, or let the essentials you count on come to you on a set schedule. Set up auto-shipments on your schedule and stay fully in control — delay, edit, skip, or cancel any time. VIP BENEFITS VIP is where Grove gets even better. Free, fast carbon-neutral shipping on every order over $29, faster rewards earning (4% vs. 1%), and members-only perks waiting in the VIP Hub. HAPPINESS GUARANTEE If you aren’t entirely happy, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Grove Collaborative at none against Thrive Market's shown. Grove Collaborative also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Thrive Market's advantage is ratings volume (279K vs 30K) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Thrive Market against 4.9 for Grove Collaborative. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thrive Market has 279K ratings behind it against 30K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Thrive Market's written reviews are positive against 68% of Grove Collaborative's.
Thrive Market ships an update every 6 days, Grove Collaborative fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Thrive Market | Grove Collaborative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (279K ratings) — better | 4.9 (30K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews — better | 67.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 279K — better | 30K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thrive Market | Grove Collaborative, Inc. |
Customer experience
Thrive Market
Grove Collaborative
User reviews
Thrive Market
From 279K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and convenient delivery
- 👍 High-quality, organic products
- 💰 Affordable prices and discounts
- 🌱 Wide selection of healthy options
- 🎁 Free samples and gifts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable app and ordering issues
- 🕰️ Inconsistent and slow shipping
- 💳 Difficult to cancel membership
- 💰 Membership fee not worth the savings
- 🔍 Limited product selection and availability
Grove Collaborative
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient delivery
- 👍 Variety of eco-friendly products
- 💡 Customizable subscriptions
- 🎁 Personalized packaging and notes
- 👍 Good customer service
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive compared to other retailers
- 🐛 App issues with resetting and reordering products
- 🗓️ Difficulty managing cart and shipment dates
Bugs and requests
Thrive Market
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and search issues
- Inaccurate inventory and out-of-stock items
- Billing and subscription problems
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app functionality and navigation
- More transparent and flexible membership policies
- Better communication on product availability and shipping
- Expanded product selection to meet diverse dietary needs
Grove Collaborative
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with removing or editing items in cart
- Inconsistent availability of products
Requested features
2 requests- Improved search and browsing experience
- More flexibility in managing subscriptions
In-app purchases
Thrive Market
No in-app purchases
Grove Collaborative
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Thrive Market free?
Is Grove Collaborative free?
Which has better reviews, Thrive Market or Grove Collaborative?
Do Thrive Market or Grove Collaborative have ads?
Which is updated more often, Thrive Market or Grove Collaborative?
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