# Fry's vs Gerbes

Fry's and Gerbes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Gerbes's written reviews are positive against 11% of Fry's's. Fry's's advantage is ratings volume (117K vs 2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.8 for Fry's against 4.7 for Gerbes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fry's has 117K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Fry's's written reviews are positive against 46% of Gerbes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fry's | Gerbes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frys/id584445011/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gerbes/id584448871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | **45.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) |

## 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


### Gerbes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gerbes/id584448871)

Easily manage your grocery shopping with options for delivery, pickup, and in-store purchases. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings to make grocery shopping simpler and more affordable. Track rewards and refill prescriptions conveniently.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient clipping and ordering
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💯 Great service and friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and prone to crashes
- 🔒 Security issues with hacking and data breaches
- 🤔 Confusing coupon and cart management

**Reported bugs**

- Digital coupons disappearing after clipping
- Inability to add clipped coupons to shopping list
- Inconsistent delivery and pickup time slots

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and manage clipped coupons
- Improved search and filtering functionality
- Option to exclude unwanted items from suggestions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fry's free?

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

### Is Gerbes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fry's or Gerbes?

Fry's is rated higher. Fry's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Gerbes averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Fry's or Gerbes have ads?

Both Fry's and Gerbes show ads.

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

Fry's ships an update weekly, and Gerbes weekly. Most recently, Fry's was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gerbes on September 17, 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.*