Comparison

Publix vs pOpshelf

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

pOpshelf

Discover home decor, toys, and gifts for any occasion. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and track your points. Find nearby stores, check item availability, and even order for in-store pickup.

Highlights
  • Explore latest arrivals
  • Track loyalty points and rewards
  • Upload receipts for missing points
  • Find nearby stores and get directions
  • Search for items before visiting
  • Scan item barcodes for details
  • Order for in-store pickup
Features
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From new decor to seasonal must-haves, pOpshelf has you covered for every occasion. Plus, earn 10 points for every $1 spent with pOpshelf perks. Every 1,000 points earns a $5 reward! With the pOpshelf app you can: - Explore the latest arrivals in home, toys, gifts & more - Keep track of your pOpshelf perks points and rewards - Upload receipts for any missing pOpshelf perks points when you forget to enter your phone number in store - Find a pOpshelf store near you to get store hours & directions - Search for the items you need before heading to your favorite pOpshelf store - Scan barcodes on pOpshelf items to learn more - Save time by ordering on the app and picking up in store

Screenshots

Publix4 screens
pOpshelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

Publix and pOpshelf both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Publix's written reviews are positive against 43% of pOpshelf's. Publix also leads on ratings volume (545K vs 18K) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). pOpshelf's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Publix against 4.8 for pOpshelf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Publix has 545K ratings behind it against 18K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Publix's written reviews are positive against 43% of pOpshelf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Publix versus pOpshelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublixpOpshelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (545K ratings) — better4.8 (18K ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better42.6% of reviews
Number of ratings545K — better18K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#58 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB91 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPublix Super Markets Inc.Dolgencorp, LLC

Customer experience

Publix

All ratings545,112 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,421 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative21.2%

pOpshelf

All ratings17,688 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative54.8%

User reviews

Publix

From 545K 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

pOpshelf

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient app
  • 💎 Excellent rewards program
  • 📦 Showcases in-store inventory
  • 🛒 Convenient online ordering

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔑 Registration and login issues
  • 📱 Scanning and barcode issues
  • 🕰️ Slow performance

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

pOpshelf

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to register or create account
  • Login and password reset problems
  • Perks section not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent in-store and app integration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Streamline registration process
  • Improve scanning and barcode functionality
  • Enhance app stability and performance
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Publix

No in-app purchases

None

pOpshelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Publix free?
Publix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pOpshelf free?
pOpshelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Publix or pOpshelf?
Publix is rated higher. Publix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 545K ratings, while pOpshelf averages 4.8 from 18K ratings.
Do Publix or pOpshelf have ads?
Neither Publix nor pOpshelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Publix or pOpshelf?
Publix ships an update monthly, and pOpshelf monthly. Most recently, Publix was updated on October 15, 2026 and pOpshelf on October 15, 2026.

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