Comparison

Publix vs Ingles Markets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Publix

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
Currently charting
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Never miss a deal or a meal with the Publix app. We’ve designed our app to help you save money and time, whether you’re looking for deals on items you actually buy or ordering your favorite ham and cheese sub—we’ll even remember the pickles! To get the most out of our app, join Club Publix and get hand-picked deals, surprise savings, sneak peeks, and other benefits just for being a member. Plus: - Browse our weekly ads, clip digital coupons, and search for deals by category. - Order custom subs, sliced meats, or cheeses and we’ll have them ready for you. You can order custom cakes and platters, too. - Reorder your favorites with a few taps on your phone. - Choose an ordering service: delivery, in-store pickup, or curbside pickup. - Search for products and see related information, including sales, coupons, and in-store pickup availability. - Create, save, and access shopping lists and see aisle locations. - Add items to your shopping list, including sale items, coupons, favorites, and items from your purchase history. - Use the barcode scanner to scan and add items to your shopping list. Love Publix? Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/publix Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/publix

About

Ingles Markets

This app enhances your grocery shopping experience by allowing you to plan trips, build lists, and access digital coupons. It also offers convenient iCurbside pickup at select locations and helps you discover weekly deals and item locations within the store.

Highlights
  • iCurbside pickup orders
  • Browse weekly deals
  • Load digital coupons
  • Build shopping lists
  • Scan barcodes
  • Find item locations
  • Reorder favorites
Features
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Shop Smarter and Save More with the Ingles Markets App Your grocery companion for in-store convenience and iCurbside pickup at select locations. Plan Your Trip & Shop with Ease Place your next iCurbside Pickup order Browse weekly deals Load digital coupons to your Ingles Advantage Card All in one place! In-Store Shopping Made Easier Build smart shopping lists Scan barcodes to add pantry staples fast Find item locations inside the store View and add weekly ad deals directly to your list Load-to-Card Digital Coupons Clip coupons directly to your Ingles Advantage Card Use in-store or online with iCurbside New coupons added weekly Browse Weekly Ads See your store’s ad and add deals to your list or online cart Maximize savings by combining ad specials with Load to Card coupons iCurbside Pickup (at Select Locations) Shop online and schedule a convenient curbside pickup time Ingles employees personally shop your order with care Your professional shopper will contact you if substitutions are needed Reorder Favorites Access your purchase history to reorder quickly Get personalized recommendations based on what you buy Explore Top Departments Shop quality meats, seasonal produce, and local favorites Download the Ingles Markets app today Turn your shopping into a faster, easier, and more rewarding experience!

Screenshots

Publix4 screens
Ingles Markets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Publix at none against Ingles Markets's shown. Publix also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%) and ratings volume (560K vs 12K). Ingles Markets's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Publix holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Publix has 560K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Publix's written reviews are positive against 38% of Ingles Markets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Publix ships an update monthly, Ingles Markets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Publix versus Ingles Markets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublixIngles Markets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (560K ratings) — better4.7 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better37.6% of reviews
Number of ratings560K — better12K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPublix Super Markets Inc.Ingles Markets, Incorporated

Customer experience

Publix

All ratings555,879 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,450 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative21.1%

Ingles Markets

All ratings11,706 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral26.4%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Publix

From 560K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ingles Markets

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient and time-saving
  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🚀 Excellent curbside experience
  • 👍 Friendly and professional staff
  • 🚀 Helpful and attentive shoppers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult search functionality
  • 🐛 Payment issues and lack of saved info
  • 🐛 Inconsistent item availability
  • 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI
  • 🐛 Lack of in-store shopping features

Bugs and requests

Publix

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Ingles Markets

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Search not finding expected items
  • Payment info resetting or not saving
  • Incorrect item substitutions
  • Pickup time slots not available as shown
  • Login issues across multiple devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Save payment and address information
  • Improve search with predictive text and keyword search
  • Add in-store shopping mode with aisle locations
  • Integrate loyalty card and coupons
  • Provide more filtering and sorting options

In-app purchases

None

Publix

No in-app purchases

None

Ingles Markets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Publix free?
Publix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ingles Markets free?
Ingles Markets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Publix or Ingles Markets?
Publix is rated higher. Publix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 560K ratings, while Ingles Markets averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do Publix or Ingles Markets have ads?
Ingles Markets shows ads; Publix does not.
Which is updated more often, Publix or Ingles Markets?
Publix ships an update monthly, and Ingles Markets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Publix was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ingles Markets on November 3, 2026.

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