# Smith's vs Dee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dee at 100% against Smith's's 15%. Dee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Smith's's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 49 months) and ratings volume (90K vs 1). 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.

Dee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smith's has 90K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Smith's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dee's.

Smith's ships an update weekly, Dee every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smith's | Dee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiths/id584462519/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dee-o-gee/id1521717953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Astro Loyalty LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135508562) |

## What reviewers say

### Smith's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiths/id584462519)

Simplify your grocery shopping with options for delivery, pickup, or in-store purchases. Access digital coupons, weekly ads, and personalized savings to manage your budget effectively. Refill prescriptions and track fuel points for additional benefits.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient pickup/delivery service
- 💳 Integrated loyalty program and coupons
- 🛒 Saves shopping history and preferences
- ⏱️ Accurate delivery/pickup time estimates
- 🌟 Overall great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find products
- 🛒 Issues with order accuracy and substitutions
- 🔌 Weak in-store WiFi connectivity
- 🗓️ Inconsistent pricing and sales information
- 🤖 Confusing app updates and UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Items randomly disappearing from cart
- Incorrect inventory and out-of-stock information
- Syncing issues between devices and accounts
- Checkout and order placement errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort and filter cart by aisle, category, or price
- Option to save custom shopping lists and favorites
- Improved search functionality and product browsing
- Better integration between app and in-store experience
- Clearer communication on order status and substitutions


### Dee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dee-o-gee/id1521717953)

Manage your pet's club status, including points and punch cards. Book grooming or day camp appointments and stay updated on events, sales, and promotions.

**Highlights:** Frequent Barker's Club status, Points balance tracking, Punch card management, Grooming appointments, Day Camp appointments, Event notifications, Sales and promotions alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smith's free?

Smith's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smith's or Dee?

Dee is rated higher. Smith's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Dee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smith's or Dee have ads?

Smith's shows ads; Dee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smith's or Dee?

Smith's ships an update weekly, and Dee every 49 months. Most recently, Smith's was updated on September 27, 2026 and Dee on September 17, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*