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 at up to 30% less than retail. Enjoy member-only perks like free gifts and weekly deals, with options to filter by over 90 diet and lifestyle needs. The service also offers carbon-neutral shipping and a mission to make healthy living accessible.
- Exclusive savings on organic groceries
- Member-only perks and free gifts
- Diet and lifestyle filters
- Carbon-neutral shipping
- Sustainable and healthy product selection
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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
Easily manage your sustainable home essentials, from cleaning supplies to personal care. Discover new healthy, eco-friendly formulas and set up customizable refill shipments to ensure you never run out. Enjoy a happiness guarantee and exclusive VIP benefits for added savings and convenience.
- Manage upcoming orders
- Discover new healthy formulas
- Customizable refill shipments
- Nontoxic and eco-friendly products
- Happiness guarantee
- VIP benefits and discounts
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Keeping your home humming is easier than ever with the Grove app. Review and manage your upcoming Grove orders — anytime, any place. Plus discover new healthy formulas for every room and everyone in the family. NONTOXIC & ECO-FRIENDLY We exclusively offer healthy home essentials that are better for you and the planet -- from cleaning supplies and hand soap to vitamins and body wash. DELIVERED ON YOUR SCHEDULE We make sure you never run out of your essentials by setting up customizable refill shipments. Don’t worry. refill orders are always in your control. Delay, edit, or cancel at any time. HAPPINESS GUARANTEE Try without worry. If you aren’t entirely happy, we’ll refund you — no questions asked. VIP BENEFITS VIPs can save an average of $220 per year. Get free, fast carbon neutral shipping on orders over $29, claim your VIP gifts, and get exclusive discounts in the VIP Hub.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Grove Collaborative at none against Thrive Market's shown. Thrive Market's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (274K vs 29K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.8 for Grove Collaborative. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thrive Market has 274K ratings behind it against 29K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Thrive Market's written reviews are positive against 62% of Grove Collaborative's.
Thrive Market ships an update every 4 days, Grove Collaborative every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Thrive Market | Grove Collaborative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (274K ratings) — better | 4.8 (29K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better | 61.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 274K — better | 29K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #182 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thrive Market | Grove Collaborative, Inc. |
Customer experience
Thrive Market
Grove Collaborative
User reviews
Thrive Market
From 274K 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 29K 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?
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