# King Soopers vs Scheels

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scheels at 59% against King Soopers's 9%. Scheels also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). King Soopers's advantage is ratings volume (91K vs 13K). 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.

Scheels holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King Soopers has 91K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of King Soopers's written reviews are positive against 59% of Scheels's.

King Soopers ships an update weekly, Scheels every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | King Soopers | Scheels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-soopers/id584397734/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheels/id1537660143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Scheels All Sports Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/918639568) |

## What reviewers say

### King Soopers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-soopers/id584397734)

Simplify your grocery shopping with this app. Order groceries for delivery or pickup, access digital coupons, view weekly ads, and track personalized savings and fuel points. Manage prescriptions and find store locations easily.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupons and weekly ads, Personalized savings and rewards, Fuel point tracking for gas savings, Prescription management, Store locator, Kroger Pay for in-store checkout

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient pickup service
- 👍 Saves time and effort
- 💡 Allows online ordering and curbside pickup
- 👍 Helpful for busy parents and those with limited mobility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent inventory information
- 🐛 Unreliable substitutions and missing items
- 💰 Frustrating refund and customer service experiences

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access account
- Disappearing or resetting shopping lists
- Incorrect pricing and item substitutions

**Requested features**

- Allow adding items to 'Regulars' list
- Improve search functionality and product organization
- Integrate coupons and discounts more seamlessly
- Provide option to customize shopping list order
- Enable in-app communication with personal shoppers


### Scheels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheels/id1537660143)

Shop for sporting goods, clothing, footwear, and toys. Manage your SCHEELS Visa, track spending, view statements, and redeem rewards. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience and manage gift cards.

**Highlights:** Shop sporting goods, apparel, and toys, Manage SCHEELS Visa account, Track spending and view statements, Redeem credit card rewards, Manage gift cards, Seamless shopping experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient shopping experience
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 💳 Seamless integration with Scheels card
- 🛒 Wide product selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Inaccurate inventory information
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🛒 Restricted item purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to complete orders or make purchases
- Disappearing rewards and account information

**Requested features**

- Restore saved favorites feature
- Integrate in-store purchases into the app
- Improve payment processing and order confirmation
- Add auto-pay option for Scheels card


## Frequently asked questions

### Is King Soopers free?

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

### Is Scheels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, King Soopers or Scheels?

Scheels is rated higher. King Soopers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while Scheels averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do King Soopers or Scheels have ads?

King Soopers shows ads; Scheels does not.

### Which is updated more often, King Soopers or Scheels?

King Soopers ships an update weekly, and Scheels every 9 days. Most recently, King Soopers was updated on September 30, 2026 and Scheels on September 29, 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.*