# Smith's vs TrueCart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrueCart at 100% against Smith's's 17%. TrueCart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Smith's's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrueCart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Smith's asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrueCart 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Smith's's written reviews are positive against 100% of TrueCart's.

Smith's ships an update weekly, TrueCart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smith's | TrueCart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smiths/id584462519/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecart/id6761499292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 244 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kroger Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403901189) | [Intellismart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889980281) |

## 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


### TrueCart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truecart/id6761499292)

This AI-powered shopping assistant helps you scan ingredient labels for nutrition and caffeine information. Discover deals, manage shared shopping lists, and set allergen profiles to make informed purchasing decisions.

**Highlights:** AI ingredient scanning, Barcode scanner, AI caffeine tracker, Smart deals and savings, Shared shopping lists, Allergen profiles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrueCart | $3.99 | per month |
| TrueCart | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smith's free?

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

### Is TrueCart free?

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

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

TrueCart is rated higher. Smith's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while TrueCart averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Smith's shows ads; TrueCart does not.

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

Smith's ships an update weekly, and TrueCart every 2 months. Most recently, Smith's was updated on October 20, 2026 and TrueCart on October 12, 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.*