# Ralphs vs American First ADVANTAGE

The clearest difference is ads: American First ADVANTAGE at none against Ralphs's shown. American First ADVANTAGE also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ralphs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (63K vs 2). On price, 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.

American First ADVANTAGE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ralphs has 63K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ralphs ships an update weekly, American First ADVANTAGE every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ralphs | American First ADVANTAGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ralphs/id584459861/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-first-advantage/id6746576814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [American First Credit Union](https://appshunter.io/developer/539450392) |

## What reviewers say

### Ralphs

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

**Currently charting:** #203 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


### American First ADVANTAGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-first-advantage/id6746576814)

Discover thousands of dining, shopping, travel, and entertainment discounts across the US. Present mobile coupons for instant savings and receive deal notifications when you're near a store. Access benefit information and submit merchant requests directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Thousands of dining, shopping, and travel deals, Mobile coupon redemption for instant savings, Deal notifications based on location, Map feature to find retailers, Access to benefit and health savings information, Submit merchant requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ralphs free?

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

### Is American First ADVANTAGE free?

American First ADVANTAGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ralphs or American First ADVANTAGE?

American First ADVANTAGE is rated higher. Ralphs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while American First ADVANTAGE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ralphs or American First ADVANTAGE have ads?

Ralphs shows ads; American First ADVANTAGE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ralphs or American First ADVANTAGE?

Ralphs ships an update weekly, and American First ADVANTAGE every 5 months. Most recently, Ralphs was updated on October 25, 2026 and American First ADVANTAGE on October 7, 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.*