# Smith's vs shop.BLDR

The clearest difference is ads: shop.BLDR at none against Smith's's shown. shop.BLDR also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Smith's's advantage is ratings volume (92K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

shop.BLDR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smith's has 92K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smith's ships an update weekly, shop.BLDR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smith's | shop.BLDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiths/id584462519/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopbldr/id6758735252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 245 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Builders FirstSource, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751738483) |

## 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


### shop.BLDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopbldr/id6758735252)

This app allows professional builders to manage their accounts, place orders, and track project materials. Users can submit quote requests, view past invoices, and make payments. It also provides project management tools and order update notifications.

**Highlights:** Place orders, Request quotes, View statements and invoices, Make payments and set up autopay, Manage projects, Receive order updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smith's free?

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

### Is shop.BLDR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smith's or shop.BLDR?

shop.BLDR is rated higher. Smith's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92K ratings, while shop.BLDR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smith's or shop.BLDR have ads?

Smith's shows ads; shop.BLDR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smith's or shop.BLDR?

Smith's ships an update weekly, and shop.BLDR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smith's was updated on October 22, 2026 and shop.BLDR on October 2, 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.*