# Peterson's vs Ernie's

The clearest difference is rating: Ernie's at 5.0 against Peterson's's 3.7. Ernie's also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Peterson's's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.

Ernie's holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peterson's | Ernie's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petersons/id1474114518/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ernies/id6739505185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 275 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Peterson Foodtown Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474114517) | [Ernie's](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785704482) |

## What reviewers say

### Peterson's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petersons/id1474114518)

Create shopping lists, browse weekly ads, find store locations, and discover recipes. Easily add ingredients from recipes or coupons directly to your list. Check off items as you shop and manage quantities.

**Highlights:** Shopping list creation and management, Access to weekly ad offers, Store locator, Recipe database with ingredient addition, Emailing and editing shopping lists, Adding items from coupons and recipes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ernie's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ernies/id6739505185)

Access exclusive coupons for gas, snacks, and more at participating stores. Simply present your phone at checkout to redeem offers. Get notified of nearby deals and set reminders so you never miss a saving.

**Highlights:** Digital coupons for gas and snacks, In-store redemption via phone, Location-based offer notifications, Coupon reminders, Find nearby stores

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peterson's free?

Peterson's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ernie's free?

Ernie's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Peterson's or Ernie's?

Ernie's is rated higher. Peterson's averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ernie's averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Peterson's or Ernie's have ads?

Both Peterson's and Ernie's show ads.

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