# QFC vs ChooseWell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChooseWell at 100% against QFC's 15%. ChooseWell also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). QFC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChooseWell sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. QFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChooseWell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QFC has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of QFC's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChooseWell's.

QFC ships an update weekly, ChooseWell every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QFC | ChooseWell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qfc/id584457402/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choosewell-scan-it/id6812126121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 245 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Helen Ots](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812126123) |

## What reviewers say

### QFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qfc/id584457402)

Simplify grocery shopping with options for delivery, pickup, and in-store purchases. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings to reduce costs. Manage prescriptions and find store locations easily.

**Highlights:** Grocery delivery and pickup, Digital coupon clipping, Weekly ad browsing, Personalized savings and rewards, Fuel points tracking, Pharmacy prescription management, Store locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient pickup service
- 👍 Helpful for housebound customers
- 🛒 Useful for regular purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 💳 Issues with digital coupons and payments
- 🚫 Excludes users with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Incorrect item availability and pricing
- Checkout process issues

**Requested features**

- Improve search functionality
- Streamline coupon management
- Enhance in-store product location
- Allow offline access and syncing


### ChooseWell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choosewell-scan-it/id6812126121)

Scan barcodes or screenshots of your shopping cart to reveal detailed information about the products and their manufacturers. Discover political spending, safety scores, nutrition facts, and ownership details. Find better alternatives and understand the impact of your purchases.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, Cart screenshot analysis, Political spending data, Product safety scores, Personalized nutrition tracking, Ownership information, Alternative product suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro - $10 a year | $10.00 | per year |
| Pro · $15 a year | $15.00 | per year |
| Pro · $20 a year | $20.00 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro · $50 a year | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QFC free?

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

### Is ChooseWell free?

ChooseWell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QFC or ChooseWell?

ChooseWell is rated higher. QFC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while ChooseWell averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do QFC or ChooseWell have ads?

QFC shows ads; ChooseWell does not.

### Which is updated more often, QFC or ChooseWell?

QFC ships an update weekly, and ChooseWell every 3 days. Most recently, QFC was updated on November 1, 2026 and ChooseWell on October 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.*