# Amazon Shopping vs Kroger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kroger at none against Amazon Shopping's 4. Kroger also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Amazon Shopping's advantage is review sentiment (24% vs 7%) and ratings volume (8.4M vs 1.3M). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Shopping sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Kroger asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Amazon Shopping against 4.8 for Kroger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.4M ratings behind it against 1.3M, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Amazon Shopping's written reviews are positive against 7% of Kroger's.

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, Kroger weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | Kroger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews) | [4.8 (1.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroger/id403901186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4M** | 1.3M |
| Positive reviews | **23.6% of reviews** | 7.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #51 |
| Size | 235 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Shopping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Shopping, #17 Top Grossing · Shopping, #44 Top Free (US App Store)

Shop millions of products with app-exclusive benefits for a faster, easier experience. Track deliveries in real-time, view products in 360°, get sale alerts, and enjoy secure sign-in. Access 24/7 live chat support and find items by scanning them.

**Highlights:** Real-time delivery tracking, 360° product view, View in your room (AR), Price drop alerts, Secure sign-in (fingerprint/face ID), 24/7 live chat support, Product scanning for search

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audible Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Amazon Music Unlimited Individual | $13.99 | per month |
| Audible Premium Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 Audible Credit | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🔒 Secure transactions
- 👍 Convenient delivery options
- 🚀 Quick app performance
- 👍 Variety of products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy search and filtering
- 🔍 Difficult to find products
- 🤖 Frustrating AI chatbot
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- ⏱️ Delayed deliveries

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when navigating back
- Inconsistent product information display
- Shipping address changes without notice
- Inability to view product reviews

**Requested features**

- Add ability to filter by free shipping
- Improve search functionality and relevance
- Provide better order tracking and notifications
- Bring back separate wishlists
- Add dark mode option


### Kroger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroger/id403901186)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Easily shop for groceries with delivery, pickup, or in-store options. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings to manage your shopping list and save money on everyday essentials.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupons and weekly ads, Personalized savings and rewards, Fuel points for gas savings, In-store payment with Kroger Pay, Prescription management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for busy schedules
- 🚀 Helpful for those with health conditions
- 🚀 Personalized shopping experience
- 🚀 Organized by aisle for in-store pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app
- 🐛 Missing or incorrect item substitutions
- 🐛 Inconsistent coupon application
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and navigating features
- 🐛 Unreliable availability of delivery/pickup slots

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Order history and shopping lists disappearing
- Payment method issues and inability to update
- Incorrect pricing and sale information
- Delivery/pickup time slots not accurately reflected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and reuse past orders
- More intuitive layout and navigation
- Better integration of coupons and discounts
- Improved real-time inventory visibility
- Seamless transition between in-store and online shopping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

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

### Is Kroger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or Kroger?

Amazon Shopping and Kroger are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.4M and 1.3M ratings respectively.

### Do Amazon Shopping or Kroger have ads?

Both Amazon Shopping and Kroger show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or Kroger?

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, and Kroger weekly. Most recently, Amazon Shopping was updated on September 25, 2026 and Kroger on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Amazon Shopping or Kroger?

Amazon Shopping currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Kroger at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*