# myBigY vs Zippy Checkout

The clearest difference is rating: Zippy Checkout at 5.0 against myBigY's 2.5. Zippy Checkout also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). myBigY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zippy Checkout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. myBigY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zippy Checkout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myBigY has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myBigY ships an update fortnightly, Zippy Checkout every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myBigY | Zippy Checkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybigy/id924017413/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zippy-checkout/id6760920076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 5.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 137 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Y Foods](https://appshunter.io/developer/518076432) | [Happy Grandma Senior Tech Support, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871348125) |

## What reviewers say

### myBigY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybigy/id924017413)

Simplify your grocery shopping with this app. Access your membership, view sales and digital coupons, and build shopping lists. Discover recipes and earn rewards for savings on groceries, fuel, or free products.

**Highlights:** Membership card access, Digital sales flyers, Hundreds of digital coupons, Personalized offers, myBigY Rewards program, Shopping list creation, Recipe inspiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good deals
- 💡 Useful coupons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🔒 Overly complex login requirements
- 👎 Confusing navigation
- 👎 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Password reset problems
- Blank screens on launch
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Inaccurate product information

**Requested features**

- Ability to view entire store inventory in app
- Easier coupon management
- Simplified login process
- Improved search capabilities
- Ability to create and manage shopping lists


### Zippy Checkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zippy-checkout/id6760920076)

Streamline your shopping experience by scanning items as you browse. Present your phone at checkout for a quick scan of all barcodes, eliminating the need to unload your cart or search for individual items. This app works at any store, offering a faster and more organized way to shop.

**Highlights:** Scan items as you shop, Fast barcode display for checkout, Package scanning and delivery tracking, Community coupon sharing, Works at any store, Auto and manual scan modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zippy Checkout Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Zippy Checkout Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| 50 Tracking Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myBigY free?

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

### Is Zippy Checkout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myBigY or Zippy Checkout?

Zippy Checkout is rated higher. myBigY averages 2.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Zippy Checkout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myBigY or Zippy Checkout have ads?

Neither myBigY nor Zippy Checkout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myBigY or Zippy Checkout?

myBigY ships an update fortnightly, and Zippy Checkout every 3 days. Most recently, myBigY was updated on November 6, 2026 and Zippy Checkout on October 31, 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.*