# Fry's vs SoliMarket Shopper

The clearest difference is rating: Fry's at 4.8 against SoliMarket Shopper's 1.8. Fry's also leads on ratings volume (117K vs 30). SoliMarket Shopper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.

Fry's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fry's has 117K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Fry's's written reviews are positive against 8% of SoliMarket Shopper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fry's | SoliMarket Shopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frys/id584445011/reviews)** | [1.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solimarket-shopper/id1573017962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **10.8% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [SoliSYSTEMS Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/525433849) |

## What reviewers say

### Fry's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frys/id584445011)

Easily manage your grocery shopping with options for delivery, pickup, and in-store purchases. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, personalized savings, and track fuel points for gas discounts. Refill prescriptions and find store locations.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupons and weekly ads, Personalized savings and rewards, Fuel points tracking, Pharmacy prescription refills, In-store payment with Kroger Pay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient pickup service
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 💡 Digital coupons and savings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app and technical issues
- 👎 Poor substitution handling
- 🕰️ Slow and time-consuming to use

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Incorrect item pricing and discounts
- Inconsistent behavior when removing items from cart

**Requested features**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Offline access to shopping lists and coupons
- Better communication on item availability and substitutions


### SoliMarket Shopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solimarket-shopper/id1573017962)

This app allows enrolled shoppers in the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to easily purchase fresh produce. It eliminates the need for paper checks and provides detailed transaction history.

**Highlights:** Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, Use FMNP/SFMNP benefits via mobile, Eliminate paper checks, Real-time receipts and transaction history, Receive program messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fry's free?

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

### Is SoliMarket Shopper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fry's or SoliMarket Shopper?

Fry's is rated higher. Fry's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while SoliMarket Shopper averages 1.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Fry's or SoliMarket Shopper have ads?

Fry's shows ads; SoliMarket Shopper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fry's or SoliMarket Shopper?

Fry's ships an update weekly, and SoliMarket Shopper weekly. Most recently, Fry's was updated on September 25, 2026 and SoliMarket Shopper on August 12, 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.*