# Kroger vs Publix

Kroger and Publix both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Publix's written reviews are positive against 7% of Kroger's. Publix also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kroger's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Kroger against 4.9 for Publix. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3M and 545K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of Kroger's written reviews are positive against 70% of Publix's.

Kroger ships an update weekly, Publix monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kroger | Publix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kroger/id403901186/reviews) | **[4.9 (545K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publix/id562794249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3M** | 545K |
| Positive reviews | 7.2% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | #66 |
| Size | 244 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Publix Super Markets Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562794252) |

## What reviewers say

### Kroger

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### Publix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publix/id562794249)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Save money and time with this grocery app. Browse weekly ads, clip digital coupons, and order custom deli items for pickup or delivery. Create shopping lists with aisle locations and reorder favorites easily.

**Highlights:** Browse weekly ads, Clip digital coupons, Order custom subs and deli items, Create and save shopping lists, See aisle locations, Reorder favorites, Delivery and pickup options

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app features
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🔒 Secure payment options
- 🛒 Organized shopping lists
- 💰 Great sales and deals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔍 Difficult to find items and navigate
- 💰 Expensive prices
- 🕰️ Delayed order pickup
- 🔄 Inconsistent app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Coupon clipping issues
- Disappearing shopping lists and favorites
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login and payment problems
- Incorrect aisle information

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter coupons by unclipped
- Option to sort shopping list by aisle
- In-app price display for products
- Improved search functionality
- Seamless integration between app features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kroger free?

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

### Is Publix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kroger or Publix?

Publix is rated higher. Kroger averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3M ratings, while Publix averages 4.9 from 545K ratings.

### Do Kroger or Publix have ads?

Kroger shows ads; Publix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kroger or Publix?

Kroger ships an update weekly, and Publix monthly. Most recently, Kroger was updated on October 16, 2026 and Publix on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kroger or Publix?

Kroger currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Publix at #66. 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.*