# Smith's vs SoliMarket Shopper

The clearest difference is rating: Smith's at 4.8 against SoliMarket Shopper's 1.8. Smith's also leads on ratings volume (90K vs 30). SoliMarket Shopper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Smith's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smith's has 90K ratings behind it against 30, 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 8% of SoliMarket Shopper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smith's | SoliMarket Shopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiths/id584462519/reviews)** | [1.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solimarket-shopper/id1573017962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **15.1% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [SoliSYSTEMS Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/525433849) |

## 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


### SoliMarket Shopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solimarket-shopper/id1573017962)

This app allows enrolled shoppers in the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to easily purchase fresh produce. It eliminates the need for paper checks and provides detailed transaction history.

**Highlights:** Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, Use FMNP/SFMNP benefits via mobile, Eliminate paper checks, Real-time receipts and transaction history, Receive program messages

**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 SoliMarket Shopper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smith's or SoliMarket Shopper?

Smith's is rated higher. Smith's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while SoliMarket Shopper averages 1.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Smith's or SoliMarket Shopper have ads?

Smith's shows ads; SoliMarket Shopper does not.

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

Smith's ships an update weekly, and SoliMarket Shopper weekly. Most recently, Smith's was updated on September 26, 2026 and SoliMarket Shopper on August 12, 2026.

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