# Menards® vs Fresh Thyme

The clearest difference is rating: Menards® at 4.8 against Fresh Thyme's 4.0. Menards® also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 10%) and ads (none vs shown). Fresh Thyme's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

Menards® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Menards® has 221K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Menards®'s written reviews are positive against 10% of Fresh Thyme's.

Menards® ships an update every 3 weeks, Fresh Thyme every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Menards® | Fresh Thyme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menards/id430921891/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-thyme/id1460063653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 9.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Menard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430921894) | [Lakes Venture, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460063652) |

## What reviewers say

### Menards®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menards/id430921891)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for home improvement products, manage your accounts, and plan projects. Access weekly ads, product details, and visualize items in your home with augmented reality. Organize lists and track orders for a convenient shopping experience.

**Highlights:** Shop and access account, Create and manage lists, Track orders, View weekly ads, Product calculators, Augmented reality visualization, Design and buy custom projects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🏪 Great store with helpful staff
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering and pickup
- 💳 Useful rebate program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Weak search functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate in-store location data
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app
- 💰 Unnecessary fees for online orders
- 📤 Slow and inconvenient rebate process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login issues and account sync problems
- Incorrect inventory and pricing information

**Requested features**

- Exact aisle and bay location for items
- Ability to view past orders and receipts
- Option to upload rebates digitally
- Improved app stability and performance


### Fresh Thyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fresh-thyme/id1460063653)

Easily shop for high-quality products with this app. Browse your local store's selection, create personalized shopping lists, and add items for curbside pickup. Access mobile coupons to save money on your purchases.

**Highlights:** Browse store assortment, Create personalized shopping lists, Add items for curbside pickup, Clip, scan, and save with mobile coupons, View weekly specials, Access recipes and healthy living resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great store with high-quality products
- 👍 Convenient to view ads and coupons
- 💯 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🤯 Extremely frustrating and difficult to use
- 🔍 Inability to search for products or view weekly ads
- 🔑 Constant log-in issues and password resets
- 🤖 Lack of user-friendly features and poor navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or display content properly
- Issues with account registration and login
- Inconsistent behavior when adding items to cart or list
- Discrepancies between app and in-store inventory/pricing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view product details and ingredients
- Improve search functionality and organization of items
- Allow seamless integration between app and in-store experience
- Provide better visibility and access to digital coupons
- Enhance app stability and reduce frequent crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Menards® free?

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

### Is Fresh Thyme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Menards® or Fresh Thyme?

Menards® is rated higher. Menards® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 221K ratings, while Fresh Thyme averages 4.0 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Menards® or Fresh Thyme have ads?

Fresh Thyme shows ads; Menards® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Menards® or Fresh Thyme?

Menards® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fresh Thyme every 3 months. Most recently, Menards® was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fresh Thyme on October 15, 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.*