# Smart & Final vs Herbarium CA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Herbarium CA at 100% against Smart & Final's 15%. Herbarium CA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Smart & Final's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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.

Herbarium CA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart & Final has 8.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Smart & Final's written reviews are positive against 100% of Herbarium CA's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart & Final | Herbarium CA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-and-final/id1476069363/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herbarium-ca/id6743312913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 119 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Smart & Final Stores LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476069362) | [Boos Management LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801969385) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart & Final

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-and-final/id1476069363)

Shop for groceries and household essentials at low prices. Order online for same-day delivery or store pickup. Access weekly ads, clip digital coupons, and view your order history.

**Highlights:** Online ordering for delivery or pickup, Access weekly ads and promotions, Clip digital coupons, View order history, Store locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast delivery
- 👍 Organized app
- 💡 Digital coupons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clipping coupons doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Login/sign-in issues
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Inaccurate pricing/discounts

**Reported bugs**

- Digital coupons not working
- App crashing/freezing
- Login/sign-in problems
- Incorrect pricing/discounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to see item stock at local store
- Easier coupon clipping process
- Loyalty points program
- More user-friendly interface
- Better integration with website


### Herbarium CA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herbarium-ca/id6743312913)

Access a digital storefront to browse products, place orders, and review past purchases. Stay informed about special offers and app-exclusive news.

**Highlights:** Sign-up for an account, Shop online menu, View order history, Receive app announcements, Exclusive offers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart & Final free?

Smart & Final is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Herbarium CA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart & Final or Herbarium CA?

Herbarium CA is rated higher. Smart & Final averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Herbarium CA averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Smart & Final or Herbarium CA have ads?

Smart & Final shows ads; Herbarium CA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart & Final or Herbarium CA?

Smart & Final ships an update every 2 months, and Herbarium CA every 2 months. Most recently, Smart & Final was updated on October 15, 2026 and Herbarium CA on September 23, 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.*