# METRO vs ZebraShops

The clearest difference is rating: METRO at 4.5 against ZebraShops's 1.0. METRO also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (39K vs 1). ZebraShops's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

METRO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: METRO has 39K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of METRO's written reviews are positive against 14% of ZebraShops's.

METRO ships an update every 3 weeks, ZebraShops every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METRO | ZebraShops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro/id1114726642/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebrashops/id1128351148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **19.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [METRO Cash and Carry, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114726641) | [Andrey Magranov](https://appshunter.io/developer/340926448) |

## What reviewers say

### METRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro/id1114726642)

This app allows users to access a digital store card, browse product catalogs and promotions, and order groceries for delivery. It also provides store location information, personal coupons, and order history.

**Highlights:** Electronic guest card, Product catalog and promotions, Order with delivery, Personal coupons and bonuses, Store locator and map, Barcode scanner, Order history

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZebraShops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zebrashops/id1128351148)

Discover exclusive stationery, gifts, and home office products from a favorite store. Enjoy a simple interface, easy search, and a scan function for discounts. Track purchases, manage favorites, and access loyalty bonuses for a profitable shopping experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive gifts and stationery, Home and office products, Simple interface and search, Scan function for discounts, Zebra bonuses and special offers, Virtual loyalty card, Purchase history and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METRO free?

METRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ZebraShops free?

ZebraShops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, METRO or ZebraShops?

METRO is rated higher. METRO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while ZebraShops averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do METRO or ZebraShops have ads?

Neither METRO nor ZebraShops shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, METRO or ZebraShops?

METRO ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZebraShops every 2 months. Most recently, METRO was updated on October 19, 2026 and ZebraShops on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*