# Smart & Final vs Curbside PCH

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Curbside PCH at 100% against Smart & Final's 15%. Curbside PCH also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Smart & Final's advantage is ratings volume (9.9K vs 27). 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.

Curbside PCH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart & Final has 9.9K ratings behind it against 27, 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 Curbside PCH's.

Smart & Final ships an update every 2 months, Curbside PCH every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart & Final | Curbside PCH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-and-final/id1476069363/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbside-pch/id6751949079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 119 MB | 91 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) | [JBLR Joint Venture, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837655788) |

## 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


### Curbside PCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbside-pch/id6751949079)

Easily sign up, browse an online menu, and track your purchases. Get exclusive announcements directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Sign-up functionality, Online menu browsing, Order tracking, Exclusive announcements

**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 Curbside PCH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart & Final or Curbside PCH?

Curbside PCH is rated higher. Smart & Final averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while Curbside PCH averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Smart & Final or Curbside PCH have ads?

Smart & Final shows ads; Curbside PCH does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart & Final or Curbside PCH?

Smart & Final ships an update every 2 months, and Curbside PCH every 3 months. Most recently, Smart & Final was updated on November 9, 2026 and Curbside PCH on November 5, 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.*