FoodMaxx vs 8 Elements
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FoodMaxx
Access digital coupons, browse weekly deals, and scan products for the best prices. Organize shopping lists and get notified about savings. Order groceries for delivery or pickup.
- Digital coupon clipping
- Weekly deals and ads
- In-store product scanning
- Shopping list creation
- Savings notifications
- Delivery or pickup ordering
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MAXXimize Your Savings at FoodMaxx! Download our app today to unlock digital coupons, browse weekly deals, and scan products to get the best prices—all in one place. Clip Coupons & MAXX Your Savings • Easily clip digital coupons in the app and redeem them at checkout by entering your registered phone number. Find offers tailored to your shopping needs and maximize your savings effortlessly. Weekly Deals & Featured Ads • Stay updated with the latest deals and special promotions, including weekly ads and limited-time discounts. Scan Products In-Store • Use your phone to scan any product for available coupons or check the price before you buy. Get Notifications on Savings & Deals • Enable push notifications to receive updates on new coupons, exclusive discounts, and special promotions. Order for Delivery or Pick Up (via Instacart) • Conveniently shop online and choose between pickup or delivery, making grocery shopping easier than ever. Find Your Nearest FoodMaxx • Quickly locate the closest FoodMaxx store and get directions in just a few taps. Create & Organize Your Shopping List • Build a personalized shopping list by adding items manually, browsing the app, or scanning products. See which items have coupons to maximize savings.
8 Elements
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8 Elements is a mobile application intended for the very important patrons of the 8 Elements @ San Jose, CA to support online ordering and customer loyalty.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FoodMaxx at every 6 weeks against 8 Elements's every 40 months. 8 Elements's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.
FoodMaxx ships an update every 6 weeks, 8 Elements every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FoodMaxx | 8 Elements |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Save Mart Companies | Pringle Technologies Inc. |
Bugs and requests
FoodMaxx
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to login
- Signup button not working
- App crashes after update
- Coupons not applying at checkout
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to check prices without Instacart
- Keep weekly ad available offline
8 Elements
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FoodMaxx
No in-app purchases
8 Elements
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FoodMaxx free?
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Do FoodMaxx or 8 Elements have ads?
Which is updated more often, FoodMaxx or 8 Elements?
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