Pines vs The Fish Guy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pines
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The Pines Pantry is a seasonal business dedicated to serving the community from late March to late October. Our shelves are stocked with carefully curated selections from locally sourced produce, specialty meats as well as everyday grocery needs. The Pines Pantry is more than just a grocery store, we believe that celebrating the joys and importance of coming together is what keeps this community thriving. We are proud to have served this community for 50 years now and are excited to continue to do so
The Fish Guy
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Fresh fish, shellfish, prepared foods, tinned fish, and gift kits -- sourced the way Chicago's best kitchens demand. Order for same-day delivery within 12 miles, or pick up at 4423 N. Elston Ave, Albany Park -- just off the expressway. Buy the same fish used by your favorite restaurants.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pines at none against The Fish Guy's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Pines ships an update every 2 months, The Fish Guy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pines | The Fish Guy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Express Delivery Group Inc. | eGrowcery Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Pines
No in-app purchases
The Fish Guy
No in-app purchases
