# Metro Market vs Launch Back

The clearest difference is rating: Metro Market at 4.7 against Launch Back's 1.8. Metro Market also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 64) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Launch Back's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Metro Market holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metro Market has 4.8K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Metro Market's written reviews are positive against 27% of Launch Back's.

Metro Market ships an update weekly, Launch Back every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metro Market | Launch Back |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-market/id1205544065/reviews)** | [1.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-back/id1606937040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **31.7% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 245 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Leading Edge Fundraising](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800500824) |

## What reviewers say

### Metro Market

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-market/id1205544065)

Simplify your grocery shopping experience with options for delivery, pickup, and in-store purchases. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings to manage your budget effectively. Refill prescriptions and locate nearby stores with this comprehensive shopping tool.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupons and weekly ads, Personalized savings and rewards, Scan recipes for ingredients, Pharmacy prescription management, Store and fuel center locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient grocery pickup
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💡 Saves time and money
- 🤝 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📦 Problems with pickup and delivery

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashes and freezes
- Inability to update app or account
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Incorrect order fulfillment and substitutions

**Requested features**

- Improve shopping list functionality
- Streamline checkout process
- Integrate coupons and rewards better
- Provide more flexible pickup/delivery options
- Enhance app stability and performance


### Launch Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-back/id1606937040)

Access eGift cards from major retailers offering up to 12% back. Discover local and national merchant offers for instant rewards by linking your credit card. Support your chosen organization while enjoying significant savings.

**Highlights:** eGift cards with up to 12% back, Local and national merchant offers, Link credit card for instant rewards, Support participating organizations, Wide variety of savings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metro Market free?

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

### Is Launch Back free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metro Market or Launch Back?

Metro Market is rated higher. Metro Market averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Launch Back averages 1.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do Metro Market or Launch Back have ads?

Metro Market shows ads; Launch Back does not.

### Which is updated more often, Metro Market or Launch Back?

Metro Market ships an update weekly, and Launch Back every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metro Market was updated on October 24, 2026 and Launch Back on October 24, 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.*