# Baker's vs MarketU.

The clearest difference is ads: MarketU. at none against Baker's's shown. MarketU. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Baker's's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

MarketU. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baker's has 7.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baker's | MarketU. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakers/id584405207/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marketu/id6795676763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 246 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [JETT WESTON SMEAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866782736) |

## What reviewers say

### Baker's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakers/id584405207)

Simplify grocery shopping with delivery, pickup, and in-store options. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, personalized savings, and manage your shopping list. Track rewards and refill prescriptions easily.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupons and weekly ads, Personalized savings and rewards, Shopping list management, Recipe ingredient scanning, Pharmacy prescription refills

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering
- 💳 Useful digital coupons
- 🚚 Good delivery service
- 🛍️ Helpful shopping lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔑 Login issues
- 🤔 Confusing coupon system
- 🛒 Incomplete online inventory

**Reported bugs**

- Shopping cart disappearing
- Inability to modify orders
- Inconsistencies between app and website
- Unreliable login and authentication

**Requested features**

- Add ability to apply paper coupons
- Improve search functionality
- Provide more substitution options
- Allow saving of filter preferences
- Add a tip option for delivery drivers


### MarketU.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marketu/id6795676763)

A dedicated marketplace for college students to buy and sell items within their university community. Find textbooks, furniture, tickets, and more from verified peers. Connect and make offers directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Browse university-specific listings, Buy and sell within campus, Discover student tickets, In-app messaging, Make and receive offers, Save favorite listings, Search and filter items

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baker's free?

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

### Is MarketU. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Baker's or MarketU.?

MarketU. is rated higher. Baker's averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while MarketU. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Baker's or MarketU. have ads?

Baker's shows ads; MarketU. does not.

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