Gary's vs BG8 AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gary's
Discover a curated selection of wines and specialty foods from a renowned store with multiple locations. Browse unique offerings and find delicious items for any occasion.
- Wine selection
- Specialty foods
- Store locator
- New Jersey locations
- California locations
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A wine and specialty foods store with locations in New Jersey and California.
BG8 AI
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BG8 (Beta) is a smart, near-me platform that gives people and businesses intelligent assistants to get things done faster, easier, cheaper, and better - free to start. Please note: The BG8 mobile app currently offers a limited set of features while we continue improving the experience. For access to the full BG8 platform and all available features, please visit bg8.ai. For Users Faster: No browsing - just results Easier: Your own AI assistant Cheaper: Access to ongoing deals Better: Personalized to your needs For Businesses Faster: Instant customers and leads Easier: AI handles operations Cheaper: No hiring or software overhead Better: 24/7 automation with zero missed opportunities At its core, BG8 (Beta) replaces manual searching, calling, and scheduling with a network of intelligent AI agents that communicate on behalf of users and vendors - making service interactions faster, simpler, and more efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gary's at 13.0 against BG8 AI's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads 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.
Gary's ships an update every 6 weeks, BG8 AI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gary's | BG8 AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (550 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 550 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gary's Wine & Marketplace | VLS AI Corporation |
Bugs and requests
Gary's
Reported bugs
4 issues- Intermittent app crashes
- Inconsistent login and password issues
- Delivery delays and order tracking problems
- Visuals and UI elements not always working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add sorting and filtering options
- Improve search functionality
- Integrate rewards and loyalty program
- Enhance order history and repeat ordering
- Introduce a chat feature for customer support
BG8 AI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gary's
No in-app purchases
BG8 AI
No in-app purchases
