# H vs MB

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: H at none against MB's 4. H also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 10) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MB sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. H asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for H against 4.7 for MB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: H has 23K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of H's written reviews are positive against 50% of MB's.

H ships an update monthly, MB fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | H | MB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h-e-b-go/id1207941943/reviews)** | [4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mb-my-backyard/id6736581907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [H.E. Butt Grocery Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/957894566) | [My Backyard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772396508) |

## What reviewers say

### H

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h-e-b-go/id1207941943)

Scan and bag groceries as you shop, reducing contact and speeding up checkout. Log in with your HEB.com account to start. This app is currently piloting at select locations.

**Highlights:** Scan items as you shop, Bag items directly into cart or bag, Track items and quantities, Head to self-checkout, Pay at kiosk or via app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient checkout
- 👍 Saves time and avoids long lines
- 💡 Useful for partners/employees
- 👍 Flexible and available at many stores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable and glitchy at times
- 🔍 Location/GPS issues in some areas
- 🔍 Checkout process can be confusing
- 🔍 Incompatibility with coupons and discounts

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes during use
- Inability to access payment methods
- Inconsistent scanning and checkout issues
- Problems with weight-based items like produce

**Requested features**

- Integrate with main H-E-B app for seamless experience
- Allow scanning of clearance items and multiple quantities
- Provide full digital receipts and export options
- Enable Apple Pay and mobile wallet support


### MB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mb-my-backyard/id6736581907)

Discover local family-owned businesses and unlock exclusive savings through a virtual marketplace. Browse deals, redeem offers via QR codes, and support your community's economy.

**Highlights:** Discover local family-owned businesses, Browse exclusive deals and offers, Redeem offers via QR code, Support community businesses, User and business interfaces, Save money on purchases

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access User | $1.99 | per year |
| Business Basic Subscription | $70.00 | per month |
| Business Monthly Subscription | $100.00 | per month |
| Business Annual Subscription | $1000.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is H free?

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

### Is MB free?

MB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, H or MB?

H is rated higher. H averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while MB averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do H or MB have ads?

Neither H nor MB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, H or MB?

H ships an update monthly, and MB fortnightly. Most recently, H was updated on October 24, 2026 and MB 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.*