Shoppers vs Thrive Dispensaries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shoppers
Access exclusive digital deals and save instantly at checkout. Browse weekly ads, create shopping lists, and manage prescriptions. Find store locations and details easily.
- Exclusive digital deals
- Browse weekly ad
- Add offers to digital account
- Redeem offers at checkout
- Create shopping list
- Refill prescriptions
- Find store locations
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With the Shoppers app, you can add digital deals directly to your digital account and save instantly at checkout. Simply download the app, create an account and start saving! Top app features: · Access to exclusive digital deals. · Browse the weekly ad and add special offers to your digital account. · Redeem offers at checkout with a quick scan of your personalized barcode · Create a shopping list and check off items as you shop. · Quickly refill your prescriptions. · Find a Shoppers store near you and get more store details.
Thrive Dispensaries
Shop for cannabis products, earn rewards, and discover new items. Order ahead for pickup or delivery and explore trusted brands. Find your favorites and get rewarded with every purchase.
- Browse full cannabis menu
- Order ahead for pickup/delivery
- Exclusive app-only promotions
- Earn and track rewards
- Discover new products
- Notifications for specials
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Welcome to the Thrive Dispensary app! Shop quality cannabis, earn rewards, and discover new favorites all in one place. Browse our full menu, order ahead for convenience, and explore trusted brands at your own pace. From flower and edibles to concentrates and pre-rolls, the app helps you find your favorites while rewarding you along the way. Why shop with the Thrive app? • Browse our full cannabis menu with ease • Order ahead for quick in-store pickup or delivery where available • Access exclusive app-only promotions • Earn and track Thrive Rewards with every purchase • Discover new products and staff picks • Get notified about drops, specials, and store updates At Thrive, we’re committed to providing a welcoming experience for every customer. The app is designed to help you explore cannabis comfortably- whether you’re new, experienced, or somewhere in between. Download the app and make cannabis shopping simpler, faster, and more rewarding! Must be 21+ to use. Cannabis products are for adults only. Availability and features may vary by location.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Thrive Dispensaries at none against Shoppers's shown. Thrive Dispensaries also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shoppers against 4.9 for Thrive Dispensaries. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Shoppers's written reviews are positive against 86% of Thrive Dispensaries's.
Shoppers ships an update every 3 months, Thrive Dispensaries every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shoppers | Thrive Dispensaries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) | 4.9 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shoppers Food Warehouse Corp | Marimed Inc |
Customer experience
Shoppers
Thrive Dispensaries
In-app purchases
Shoppers
No in-app purchases
Thrive Dispensaries
No in-app purchases
Questions
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