# Publix vs pOpshelf

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 (#62 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.

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

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Publix | pOpshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (545K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publix/id562794249/reviews)** | [4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popshelf/id6476230259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **545K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Publix Super Markets Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562794252) | [Dolgencorp, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241327688) |

## What reviewers say

### Publix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publix/id562794249)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popshelf/id6476230259)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 16, 2026 and pOpshelf on October 16, 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.*