Stop & Shop vs bylocal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stop & Shop
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.
- 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
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The Stop & Shop online and in-store shopping you love, now even better: easier-to-redeem Go Rewards™ Points and Bonus Offers, a dedicated "Shop" section and simpler navigation. So. Many. DEALS. • Shop coupons, your local weekly ad, specials and much more right from the app. • Save it all to your account and automatically redeem in-store or online, when you checkout with your loyalty card. And as always, Stop & Shop Go Rewards™ are waiting for you no matter how you shop. • Sign in to access your Stop & Shop Go Rewards™ any time. • Earn Stop & Shop Rewards points for every $1 spent online or in-store. • Redeem points for fuel and grocery savings and special offers. • Visit stopandshop.com for more information. Experience the Mobile App In-Store, too • Sign in to access your Stop & Shop card and save it to your phone's wallet. Scan the digital card in-store to use your clipped coupons and rewards. • Experience Deli Order Ahead — stop waiting in game-day deli lines. • Save time and bypass the checkout line with Scan It. Your satisfaction is our #1. Our family always takes care of your family like our own.
bylocal
Discover and support local businesses in your New Jersey community. Find unique products, exclusive deals, and contribute to your neighborhood's growth. It's a movement to keep your community vibrant and sustainable.
- Discover local businesses and service providers
- Exclusive deals and offers
- Support local economy and community growth
- Find hidden gems and new favorites
- Community-centered revenue sharing
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ByLocal: Support Your Community, Shop Locally - Available in New Jersey: Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Madison, Chatham and Warren Discover the joy of supporting your community with ByLocal, the app that connects you with the best local businesses and service providers in your area. ByLocal makes it easy to find and support small businesses and professionals right in your neighborhood. Key Features: - Discover Local Gems: Explore a curated list of local businesses, service providers, and hidden gems, and find new favorites to visit. - Exclusive Deals and Offers: Enjoy special discounts, promotions, and loyalty rewards exclusive to ByLocal users. - Community-Centered: We share our revenue! Support your local economy and contribute to the growth of your community. Why Choose ByLocal? ByLocal isn't just an app; it's a movement. When you shop locally, you’re not just getting unique products and services—you’re also supporting your neighbors and helping to create a vibrant, sustainable community. Whether you're looking for a skilled handyman, a trusted hairdresser, or a unique gift, ByLocal has you covered. Download ByLocal today and start exploring the best your community has to offer! Available Cities in New Jersey: Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Madison e Chatham
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: bylocal at 5.0 against Stop & Shop's 4.6. bylocal also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Stop & Shop's advantage is ratings volume (113K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
bylocal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop & Shop has 113K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Stop & Shop ships an update monthly, bylocal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stop & Shop | bylocal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (113K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company | Cazullo LLC |
Customer experience
Stop & Shop
bylocal
Bugs and requests
Stop & Shop
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and session timeouts
- Inability to remove expired coupons
- Inconsistent behavior when adding items to cart
- Incorrect pricing and sale information
Requested features
4 requests- 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
bylocal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stop & Shop
No in-app purchases
bylocal
No in-app purchases
