# Publix vs Belk

The clearest difference is ads: Publix at none against Belk's shown. Publix also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 55%). Belk's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Belk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 545K and 187K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Publix's written reviews are positive against 55% of Belk's.

Publix ships an update monthly, Belk every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Publix | Belk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (545K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publix/id562794249/reviews)** | [4.8 (187K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belk/id673347869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **545K** | 187K |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 54.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | #141 |
| Size | 225 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Publix Super Markets Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562794252) | [Belk, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/575718365) |

## What reviewers say

### Publix

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

**Currently charting:** #61 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


### Belk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belk/id673347869)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop fashion, accessories, and home goods from a leading department store. Discover deals, manage rewards, and enjoy convenient features like store pickup and quick checkout.

**Highlights:** Browse fashion and home goods, Access deals and coupons, Earn and redeem rewards, Manage credit card account, Free store pickup, Quick checkout with PayPal, Gift guide and registries

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Easy to pay bills through the app
- 💰 Affordable prices and good sales
- 🛒 Convenient online shopping experience
- 🔍 Helpful in-store features like barcode scanning
- 👍 Overall user-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and finding items
- 🔒 Security issues with payment methods
- 📧 Excessive and unwanted email notifications
- 💳 Problems with credit card and rewards management

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with logging in and accessing account information
- Problems with applying coupons and discounts during checkout
- Inconsistencies between online and in-store inventory
- Glitches with favoriting and tracking items

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance search and browsing functionality
- Streamline payment and rewards integration
- Provide better control over email/notification preferences
- Implement a more user-friendly online shopping experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Publix free?

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

### Is Belk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Publix or Belk?

Publix is rated higher. Publix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 545K ratings, while Belk averages 4.8 from 187K ratings.

### Do Publix or Belk have ads?

Belk shows ads; Publix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Publix or Belk?

Publix ships an update monthly, and Belk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Publix was updated on October 16, 2026 and Belk on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Publix or Belk?

Publix currently peaks at #61 in the App Store charts, and Belk at #141. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*