# Stop & Shop vs Minit Stop Stores

The clearest difference is rating: Stop & Shop at 4.6 against Minit Stop Stores's 3.2. Stop & Shop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Minit Stop Stores's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Stop & Shop holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop & Shop has 113K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Stop & Shop's written reviews are positive against 20% of Minit Stop Stores's.

Stop & Shop ships an update monthly, Minit Stop Stores every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop & Shop | Minit Stop Stores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-and-shop/id423801622/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minit-stop-stores/id1470304473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 129 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/423801625) | [KickBack Points, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528848856) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop & Shop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-and-shop/id423801622)

Easily shop for groceries online and in-store with access to exclusive deals and rewards. Manage your loyalty points, clip digital coupons, and redeem savings on fuel and groceries. Enhance your in-store experience with features like mobile payment and order ahead.

**Highlights:** Digital coupons and weekly ads, Go Rewards™ points and bonus offers, In-store digital loyalty card, Deli Order Ahead, Scan It for faster checkout, Fuel and grocery savings redemption

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient digital coupons
- 🚀 Faster and more user-friendly app
- 💡 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Ability to view order history and past purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to find and apply coupons
- 🔍 Inaccurate inventory and out-of-stock items
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🔍 Delivery and pickup issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and session timeouts
- Inability to remove expired coupons
- Inconsistent behavior when adding items to cart
- Incorrect pricing and sale information

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort shopping list by store aisle
- Option to automatically apply rewards and coupons
- Improved search and filtering functionality
- Seamless integration between in-store and online shopping


### Minit Stop Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minit-stop-stores/id1470304473)

Access exclusive coupons for gas, snacks, and more at Minit Stop Stores. Simply show your phone at purchase to redeem savings. Discover nearby locations and receive timely notifications for special offers.

**Highlights:** Save money on gas and snacks, Digital coupon redemption, Find nearby store locations, Receive coupon notifications, Set coupon reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop & Shop free?

Stop & Shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Minit Stop Stores free?

Minit Stop Stores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stop & Shop or Minit Stop Stores?

Stop & Shop is rated higher. Stop & Shop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 113K ratings, while Minit Stop Stores averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Stop & Shop or Minit Stop Stores have ads?

Minit Stop Stores shows ads; Stop & Shop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop & Shop or Minit Stop Stores?

Stop & Shop ships an update monthly, and Minit Stop Stores every 7 months. Most recently, Stop & Shop was updated on November 9, 2026 and Minit Stop Stores on November 3, 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.*