# JayC vs Jungle Jim's

The clearest difference is rating: JayC at 4.7 against Jungle Jim's's 3.4. JayC also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 17) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Jungle Jim's's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

JayC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JayC has 4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of JayC's written reviews are positive against 29% of Jungle Jim's's.

JayC ships an update weekly, Jungle Jim's every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JayC | Jungle Jim's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayc/id584450628/reviews)** | [3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-jims/id6459581966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Jungle Jims Market, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700929902) |

## What reviewers say

### JayC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayc/id584450628)

Simplify your grocery shopping experience with options for delivery, pickup, and in-store purchases. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings to manage your shopping list and budget effectively.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupons and weekly ads, Personalized savings and rewards, Scan recipes for ingredients, Kroger Pay for fast checkout, Pharmacy prescription management, Store and fuel center locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy shopping
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 👍 Well-stocked and clean stores
- 👍 Convenient pickup service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Checkout issues since update
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 🐛 Complicated navigation
- 🐛 Unreliable login and authentication
- 🐛 Outdated product information

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Login and registration problems
- Inconsistent coupon and loyalty program integration

**Requested features**

- Improved coupon management
- Better product search and organization
- Integration of store maps and aisle locations
- More customization options


### Jungle Jim's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-jims/id6459581966)

Navigate grocery stores, search for specific items, and stay updated on upcoming events. This app also provides access to the latest podcasts for food enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** In-store navigation, Item search functionality, View store events, Access to podcasts, Store maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JayC free?

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

### Is Jungle Jim's free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JayC or Jungle Jim's?

JayC is rated higher. JayC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Jungle Jim's averages 3.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do JayC or Jungle Jim's have ads?

JayC shows ads; Jungle Jim's does not.

### Which is updated more often, JayC or Jungle Jim's?

JayC ships an update weekly, and Jungle Jim's every 5 weeks. Most recently, JayC was updated on September 21, 2026 and Jungle Jim's on September 4, 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.*