# Seelbach's vs Stores

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seelbach's at none against Stores's 1. Seelbach's also leads on ratings volume (863 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Stores's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stores sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Seelbach's asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Seelbach's against 5.0 for Stores. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seelbach's has 863 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Seelbach's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stores's.

Seelbach's ships an update every 5 weeks, Stores every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seelbach's | Stores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (863 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seelbachs/id1642586216/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stores-shared-grocery-lists/id6778969923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **863** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seelbach's](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642586218) | [Defriction](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778969925) |

## What reviewers say

### Seelbach's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seelbachs/id1642586216)

Shop a wide selection of premium spirits like bourbon, vodka, and whiskey. Get exclusive access to new collections and special offers through app-exclusive notifications and early access.

**Highlights:** Exclusive discounts, Early access to launches, Browse premium spirits, First-to-know notifications, Secure and fast checkout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick delivery
- 👍 Great selection and quality
- 💰 Fairly priced
- 🌟 Excellent customer service
- 📦 Reliable packaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing payment options
- 🤔 Unintuitive app UI
- 🔍 Lack of in-stock item visibility
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of account management features

**Reported bugs**

- Payment processing issues
- Delayed or unfulfilled orders

**Requested features**

- Ability to save payment methods and addresses
- Option to only view in-stock items
- Improved app UI and navigation


### Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stores-shared-grocery-lists/id6778969923)

Easily create and share grocery lists with a partner. Add items, sync changes in real-time, and check them off as you shop. A simple, private solution for collaborative grocery planning.

**Highlights:** Create shared grocery lists, Real-time syncing, Add and check off items, Share lists with a code, Unlimited lists with upgrade

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seelbach's free?

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

### Is Stores free?

Stores is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Seelbach's or Stores?

Stores is rated higher. Seelbach's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 863 ratings, while Stores averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Seelbach's or Stores have ads?

Neither Seelbach's nor Stores shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seelbach's or Stores?

Seelbach's ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stores every 4 days. Most recently, Seelbach's was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stores on October 22, 2026.

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