# Raley's vs Groomeer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Groomeer at 67% against Raley's's 20%. Groomeer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Raley's's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (18K vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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.

Raley's holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raley's has 18K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Raley's's written reviews are positive against 67% of Groomeer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raley's | Groomeer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raleys/id582172238/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groomeer/id1529133485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raley's Stores](https://appshunter.io/developer/345707248) | [GROOMEER LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529133787) |

## What reviewers say

### Raley's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raleys/id582172238)

Easily shop for groceries, save money with personalized offers and digital deals, and earn rewards on every purchase. Plan your shopping trips with a digital list, order convenient pickup or delivery, and even find products that fit your dietary needs. Access catering options for special occasions.

**Highlights:** Personalized offers, Exclusive digital deals, Weekly ad viewing, Online ordering for pickup/delivery, Catering pre-order, Rewards point tracking, Shopping list creation, Dietary shelf guide

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient shopping experience
- 👍 Friendly and helpful customer service
- 💡 Delivery and pickup options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🤔 Inconsistent product information
- 😕 Frustrating user interface
- 🤯 Unreliable coupon and discount application

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Search function returns inaccurate or incomplete results
- Issues with saving and accessing shopping lists
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing items from cart

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge product images and view nutritional information
- Streamlined process for modifying orders
- Automatic coupon clipping and application
- Sync shopping lists with voice assistants


### Groomeer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groomeer/id1529133485)

Book on-demand pet grooming services 24/7 at your location. Communicate directly with your groomer and receive photos of your pet after the service. All bookings are backed by insurance and 24/7 customer support.

**Highlights:** On-demand grooming services, 24/7 availability, Mobile grooming salons, Direct groomer communication, Pet photos after service, Insurance backed services

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raley's free?

Raley's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Groomeer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Raley's or Groomeer?

Raley's is rated higher. Raley's averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Groomeer averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Raley's or Groomeer have ads?

Raley's shows ads; Groomeer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Raley's or Groomeer?

Raley's ships an update monthly, and Groomeer monthly. Most recently, Raley's was updated on October 23, 2026 and Groomeer on October 14, 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.*