# Ralphs vs Smart & Final

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ralphs at weekly against Smart & Final's every 2 months. Ralphs also leads on chart position (#207 vs unranked) and ratings volume (62K vs 8.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 — 4.7 for Ralphs against 4.6 for Smart & Final. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ralphs has 62K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Ralphs's written reviews are positive against 14% of Smart & Final's.

Ralphs ships an update weekly, Smart & Final every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ralphs | Smart & Final |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ralphs/id584459861/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-and-final/id1476069363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 8.7K |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#207** | — |
| Size | 243 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Smart & Final Stores LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476069362) |

## What reviewers say

### Ralphs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ralphs/id584459861)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Easily manage your grocery shopping with delivery, pickup, and in-store options. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings to make shopping simple and affordable. Track rewards and manage prescriptions for a convenient experience.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient delivery service
- 💡 Helpful shopping list and purchase history features
- 🚀 Flexible ordering and modification options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation functionality
- 🤔 Inconsistent coupon application and pricing
- 🤷‍♀️ Frustrating substitution and communication issues with shoppers

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing from cart
- Login issues and account access problems
- Unreliable delivery scheduling and notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Better integration of coupons and rewards
- Enhanced communication with shoppers during order fulfillment
- Ability to easily modify orders after placement


### Smart & Final

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-and-final/id1476069363)

Shop for groceries and household essentials at low prices. Order online for same-day delivery or store pickup. Access weekly ads, clip digital coupons, and view your order history.

**Highlights:** Online ordering for delivery or pickup, Access weekly ads and promotions, Clip digital coupons, View order history, Store locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast delivery
- 👍 Organized app
- 💡 Digital coupons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clipping coupons doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Login/sign-in issues
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Inaccurate pricing/discounts

**Reported bugs**

- Digital coupons not working
- App crashing/freezing
- Login/sign-in problems
- Incorrect pricing/discounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to see item stock at local store
- Easier coupon clipping process
- Loyalty points program
- More user-friendly interface
- Better integration with website


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ralphs free?

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

### Is Smart & Final free?

Smart & Final is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ralphs or Smart & Final?

Ralphs is rated higher. Ralphs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Smart & Final averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Ralphs or Smart & Final have ads?

Both Ralphs and Smart & Final show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ralphs or Smart & Final?

Ralphs ships an update weekly, and Smart & Final every 2 months. Most recently, Ralphs was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart & Final 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.*