# Ralphs vs Bag Alert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bag Alert at 100% against Ralphs's 14%. Bag Alert also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ralphs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bag Alert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Ralphs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ralphs | Bag Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ralphs/id584459861/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [King's Home Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/546173741) |

## What reviewers say

### Ralphs

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

**Currently charting:** #201 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


### Bag Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bag-alert/id6758163793)

This app helps you remember your reusable bags before entering a store. It uses your phone's location to send a notification when you arrive at a designated store, preventing unnecessary plastic bag purchases and saving money.

**Highlights:** Location-based arrival alerts, Geofencing for precision notifications, Simple setup without account creation, Battery efficient design, Free version for one store, Premium version for unlimited stores

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag Alert Premium Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Bag Alert Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ralphs free?

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

### Is Bag Alert free?

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

### Do Ralphs or Bag Alert have ads?

Ralphs shows ads; Bag Alert does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ralphs or Bag Alert?

Ralphs ships an update weekly, and Bag Alert weekly. Most recently, Ralphs was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bag Alert on October 16, 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.*