# Amazon Shopping vs King Soopers

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: King Soopers at none against Amazon Shopping's 4. King Soopers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Amazon Shopping's advantage is ratings volume (8.4M vs 91K) and review sentiment (24% vs 9%). 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. King Soopers asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Amazon Shopping against 4.7 for King Soopers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.4M ratings behind it against 91K, 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 9% of King Soopers's.

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, King Soopers weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | King Soopers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews)** | [4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-soopers/id584397734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4M** | 91K |
| Positive reviews | **23.6% of reviews** | 9.2% 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** | — |
| 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, #19 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


### King Soopers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-soopers/id584397734)

Simplify your grocery shopping with this app. Order groceries for delivery or pickup, access digital coupons, view weekly ads, and track personalized savings and fuel points. Manage prescriptions and find store locations easily.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupons and weekly ads, Personalized savings and rewards, Fuel point tracking for gas savings, Prescription management, Store locator, Kroger Pay for in-store checkout

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient pickup service
- 👍 Saves time and effort
- 💡 Allows online ordering and curbside pickup
- 👍 Helpful for busy parents and those with limited mobility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent inventory information
- 🐛 Unreliable substitutions and missing items
- 💰 Frustrating refund and customer service experiences

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access account
- Disappearing or resetting shopping lists
- Incorrect pricing and item substitutions

**Requested features**

- Allow adding items to 'Regulars' list
- Improve search functionality and product organization
- Integrate coupons and discounts more seamlessly
- Provide option to customize shopping list order
- Enable in-app communication with personal shoppers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

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

### Is King Soopers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or King Soopers?

Amazon Shopping is rated higher. Amazon Shopping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4M ratings, while King Soopers averages 4.7 from 91K ratings.

### Do Amazon Shopping or King Soopers have ads?

Both Amazon Shopping and King Soopers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or King Soopers?

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, and King Soopers weekly. Most recently, Amazon Shopping was updated on September 24, 2026 and King Soopers on September 24, 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.*