# JayC vs Refive Market

JayC and Refive Market both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of JayC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Refive Market's. JayC also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (4K vs 528). Refive Market's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for JayC against 4.7 for Refive Market. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JayC has 4K ratings behind it against 528, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of JayC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Refive Market's.

JayC ships an update weekly, Refive Market monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JayC | Refive Market |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jayc/id584450628/reviews) | [4.7 (528 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refive-market/id6742579040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 528 |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 243 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [365](https://appshunter.io/developer/962639854) |

## 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


### Refive Market

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refive-market/id6742579040)

Shop smarter and earn rewards with this app. Make quick purchases, manage transactions, and use an in-app QR code for fast, secure payments at kiosks.

**Highlights:** Quick purchases, Earn rewards, Manage transactions, In-app QR code payments, Fast and secure checkout

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JayC free?

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

### Is Refive Market free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JayC or Refive Market?

JayC and Refive Market are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4K and 528 ratings respectively.

### Do JayC or Refive Market have ads?

JayC shows ads; Refive Market does not.

### Which is updated more often, JayC or Refive Market?

JayC ships an update weekly, and Refive Market monthly. Most recently, JayC was updated on September 21, 2026 and Refive Market on September 24, 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.*