Comparison

Big Y myExpress Checkout vs Cornerstone +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Big Y myExpress Checkout

Scan groceries as you shop using your smartphone. Once done, proceed to a dedicated checkout area where your selected payment method will be charged. Bag your items conveniently as you go.

Highlights
  • Scan groceries while shopping
  • Pay with Apple Pay or credit card
  • Bag groceries as you shop
  • Dedicated checkout area
  • Supports reusable bags
Features
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Introducing myExpress Checkout!, Now available for select locations. Use your smartphone to scan your groceries while you shop. Our app allows you to scan any product in the store from any department. To checkout, simply press the checkout button and proceed to the myExpress Checkout Area. The app will charge your selected payment method whether that be Apple Pay or any major US Credit Card. Conveniently bag your groceries as you shop! We encourage the use of reusable bags. Paper bags are also available for purchase.

About

Cornerstone +

Features
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Never miss a deal with the Cornerstone Plus mobile app! Open the app to see available discounts near you and browse thousands of dining, shopping, travel, service, and entertainment deals across the United States. Present your coupon on your mobile phone to the retailer for instant savings. You can easily adjust your settings to only see notifications for discounts that interest you. Cornerstone Plus will store all of your favorite merchants, plus give you access to your benefit information, health savings, and more. Don’t see your favorite retailer listed? Submit a merchant request directly through the app. Cornerstone Plus App Features: • Over 400,000+ deals across the country, and more added every day. • Travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, entertainment, and more. • Online shopping discounts that you can redeem right in the app. • Deal notifications when you’re near the store. • Map feature to view deals and follow directions to the retailer of your choice. • It’s easy! Just present your mobile coupon to the retailer. • Use most coupons as many times as you like. • Savings Calculator to keep track of how much money you save. • Quick access to your BaZing benefit information. Access to Cornerstone Plus requires membership through Cornerstone Bank.

Screenshots

Big Y myExpress Checkout4 screens
Cornerstone +2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cornerstone + at none against Big Y myExpress Checkout's shown. Big Y myExpress Checkout's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Y myExpress Checkout ships an update every 2 months, Cornerstone + every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Big Y myExpress Checkout versus Cornerstone +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Y myExpress CheckoutCornerstone +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB102 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBig Y FoodsCornerstone Bank (MA)

Bugs and requests

Big Y myExpress Checkout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App won't open or get past the 'ready to start shopping' screen
  • Camera frequently loses focus or doesn't scan barcodes properly
  • Saved payment info and profile picture disappear after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatically apply all available coupons
  • Integrate coupons and offers into the main app
  • Improve startup speed and reduce extra taps
  • Allow use of PayPal or other payment options

Cornerstone +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Big Y myExpress Checkout

No in-app purchases

None

Cornerstone +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Y myExpress Checkout free?
Big Y myExpress Checkout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cornerstone + free?
Cornerstone + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Y myExpress Checkout or Cornerstone + have ads?
Big Y myExpress Checkout shows ads; Cornerstone + does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Y myExpress Checkout or Cornerstone +?
Big Y myExpress Checkout ships an update every 2 months, and Cornerstone + every 14 months. Most recently, Big Y myExpress Checkout was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cornerstone + on October 25, 2026.

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