# Ralphs vs Rocket Stores

The clearest difference is ads: Rocket Stores at none against Ralphs's shown. Rocket Stores also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (29% vs 13%). Ralphs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (62K vs 2K). 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 Ralphs against 4.8 for Rocket Stores. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ralphs has 62K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 29% of Rocket Stores's.

Ralphs ships an update weekly, Rocket Stores every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ralphs | Rocket Stores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ralphs/id584459861/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-stores/id1661863879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 243 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [APRO, LLC. (California)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566581843) |

## What reviewers say

### Ralphs

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### Rocket Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-stores/id1661863879)

Access exclusive deals, earn rewards points, and enjoy convenient in-app payments at your local convenience store. Get insider perks, birthday surprises, and save on everyday essentials and fuel.

**Highlights:** Earn points on purchases, Bonus sign-up points, Exclusive discounts and promos, Free giveaways, Birthday surprises, Quick in-app payment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and effective self-service
- 💡 Ability to pay directly from the app
- 👍 Great locations and services
- 👍 Down-home feeling and friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and doesn't work consistently
- 🔒 Security issues and data theft concerns
- 👎 Confusing and overly burdensome setup
- 👎 Rewards program not working as expected
- 👎 Coupons and discounts not applying properly

**Reported bugs**

- Setting PIN during installation fails
- Account access and point tracking issues
- Coupon application not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Train employees on using fuel coupons
- Improve account recovery and data transfer
- Simplify app workflow and user experience
- Increase rewards value and redemption options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ralphs free?

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

### Is Rocket Stores free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ralphs or Rocket Stores?

Rocket Stores is rated higher. Ralphs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Rocket Stores averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Ralphs or Rocket Stores have ads?

Ralphs shows ads; Rocket Stores does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ralphs or Rocket Stores?

Ralphs ships an update weekly, and Rocket Stores every 6 months. Most recently, Ralphs was updated on September 28, 2026 and Rocket Stores on September 27, 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.*