# Amazon Shopping vs Fred Meyer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fred Meyer at none against Amazon Shopping's 4. Fred Meyer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Amazon Shopping's advantage is ratings volume (8.4M vs 145K) and review sentiment (24% vs 10%). 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. Fred Meyer 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 Fred Meyer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.4M ratings behind it against 145K, 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 10% of Fred Meyer's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | Fred Meyer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews)** | [4.7 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fred-meyer/id584446630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4M** | 145K |
| Positive reviews | **23.6% of reviews** | 9.9% 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, #17 Top Grossing · Shopping, #49 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


### Fred Meyer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fred-meyer/id584446630)

Simplify grocery shopping with digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings. Order groceries for pickup or delivery, scan recipes to add ingredients, and track fuel points for gas discounts. Manage prescriptions and find store locations easily.

**Highlights:** Digital coupons and weekly ads, Grocery pickup and delivery, Scan recipes for ingredients, Personalized savings and rewards, Fuel points tracking, Prescription management, Store locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient grocery pickup service
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 💡 Ability to add notes for substitutions
- 🚀 Fast and on-time delivery
- 👍 Saved shopping lists and coupons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent inventory visibility between app and store
- 🐛 Issues with modifying or managing orders
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about storing financial information
- 🐛 Difficulty using coupons and weekly ads

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing from cart
- Inability to log in or access saved lists
- Inconsistent behavior when modifying orders
- Coupons not applying correctly

**Requested features**

- Ability to opt out of using store bags
- Better organization and filtering options
- Streamlined checkout and order management
- Integration with password managers
- Real-time inventory updates and substitution options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

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

### Is Fred Meyer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or Fred Meyer?

Amazon Shopping is rated higher. Amazon Shopping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4M ratings, while Fred Meyer averages 4.7 from 145K ratings.

### Do Amazon Shopping or Fred Meyer have ads?

Both Amazon Shopping and Fred Meyer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or Fred Meyer?

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