10 best delivery apps for Android for groceries and more

Introduction

Online Food Delivery Services Global Market Report for 2020-30 asserts that the global online food delivery services market will grow from USD111.32 billion (2020) at a growth rate of 3.61%. This growth in online food and grocery delivery services is due to the hectic work schedule of the working class and their high incomes. These professionals do not get ample time to cook meals for themselves. 

Thus, they resort to using a food or grocery delivery app to satiate their hunger. Such people do not get time to prepare food because of late-night shifts and subsequent late waking up episodes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics unearthed that approximately 15 million Americans have a permanent night shift. They regularly rotate in and out of night shifts.

 Also, TimesJobs surveyed over 1,500 professionals working late at night and found out that an individual's working hours are more than 8.5 hours. Besides this finding, a staggering fact popped up that 84% of respondents revealed that they usually stay at work late twice a week. 

This working situation leaves one with no other choice than to use a grocery delivery app. But which ones are the best grocery delivery apps? 

Here we have prepared a list of the best grocery delivery apps to provide you with the best user experience.

1. Instacart 

Instacart is an American company that provides grocery delivery and pick-up services in the United States and Canada. People of these countries can avail of its services via a website or mobile app. Users place their orders via its website or a mobile app. 

A personal shopper hired by Instacart collects the orders from the participating retailers and delivers them to customers. The personal shopper picks packs and provides a customer's orders within the designated time set by the customer. 

Customers can pay the delivery charges via debit or credit cards, Google Pay, EBT cards, and Apple Pay. The delivery charges for orders less than and orders above $35 are $7.99 and $3.99, respectively. Regardless of the costs, a 5% service fee is always applicable, with a minimum of $2 owed. 

If you want to buy its membership called Instacart Express, you must pay $9.99 monthly or $99 annually. Membership users get free delivery for orders over $35, although they still need to pay the shopper's fee. Although many retailers have collaborated with Instacart, users can also order from non-participating retailers. In this case, users have to face a markup of around 15%-40% per order. 

2. Postmates

Postmates is another delivery app and is more than just a grocery delivery app. You can order anything using Postmates as it delivers orders from grocery stores, food establishments, pharmacies, electronics, and liquor stores. Although Postmates delivers almost anything, their charges are high, making using Postmates quite expensive. 

The delivery charges vary from $3.99 and $5.99, although a 9% service fee is always applicable. Besides all these charges, customers also pay a small-cart fee of $1.99 if their orders are below $12. 

However, customers residing in Los Angeles pay $10 extra on their orders. If you are someone who finds paying delivery charges pesky, you can go for a Postmates membership. The membership is called Postmates Unlimited, which costs $9.99 a month. 

Membership users enjoy unlimited free delivery on orders over $12 from Postmates' partnered companies or merchants. Postmates Unlimited offers additional perks such as exclusive discounts/ offers, access to events and giveaways, and no extra charges on orders under $12, even during peak hours.

3. Uber Eats 

Uber Eats is a food delivery service available in 45 countries. One can use Uber Eats' services via the iOS or Android platforms or use a web browser to order through its site. 

It delivers orders via couriers using cars, scooters, bikes, or foot. Users can read menus, ratings, reviews, and place orders with the participating restaurants. Its service fee depends on the order subtotal and is typically approximately 15%, whereas the delivery fee ranges from $0.49 to $7.99. 

Those who want to use Uber Eats for good can buy its Eat Pass subscription. The subscription is worth $10 per Month and waives delivery charges on all orders. Also, users receive an extra 5% discount on orders over $15. 
 

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4. SkipTheDishes

SkipTheDishes is a food delivery app in North America that connects customers with their food couriers. These food couriers obtain food from customers' neighboring restaurants and deliver the food to customers. 

The delivery fees that a customer pays depend on the distance and time it takes to obtain food from the food establishments to the customer's home. 

Also, if your order is over $20, SkipTheDishes do not charge you a penny. A user needs to place an order, wait to get matched to a courier present in the restaurant area and track the delivery guy's location. If you need SkipTheDishes' help, you can contact them via live chat available in their app. 

5. GrubHub

GrubHub is a food delivery app that connects patrons to their favorite food establishments via a mobile app or online website. 

Approximately 22 million people use GrubHub, and it receives around 500,000 orders daily. You need to open their app, select the restaurant from which you want to order, complete the procedure, and wait for it to arrive at your doorsteps. 

GrubHub lets its customers pay through credit cards, Grubhub gift cards, Apple Pay, Android Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Amex Express Checkout. Although some food establishments accept cash payments, not every restaurant offers this facility. 

The delivery fee is usually between $0.99 and $12 but changes depending on location and event promotions. The company boasts over 300,000 restaurants in its network, spanning around 3,200 cities in the United States. It is a parent company to Seamless, Allmenus, LevelUp, and MenuPages. 

6. DoorDash

DoorDash is a food delivery app that delivers customers food from their favorite restaurants. To do what it said, it has partnered with 50,000 restaurants. This number also includes local businesses that would not have gotten exposure otherwise. 

Customers can order, discover new items, track their orders, and make payments via mobile apps or websites. They need to pay for the price of their meal, local taxes, and a delivery fee. 

However, giving tips to the delivery guy is optional. Sometimes, the delivery can be as low as 99 cents. Users can also opt for DashPass, a subscription service for frequent customers that costs $10 per Month. DashPass allows customers to save money in a few different ways. 

7. GoPuff

GoPuff is another grocery delivery app available in 12 major US cities. It delivers groceries, food, and other items to people's doorsteps within 30 minutes. In some areas, 

GoPuff also provides alcohol or shop items. Users can even order food items or other products late at night. GoPuff offers flat-rate delivery at a price as low as $1.95, and orders over $49 are delivered free. So if you want groceries or anything delivered within 30 minutes, GoPuff is an opt choice for you. However, certain products take 1-2 days to deliver via shipping across the U.S. 

8. Shipt

People living in Wisconsin, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Carolina, and Missouri can also use Shipt to buy groceries from the comfort of their houses. The grocery delivery app is suitable for those who constantly order fresh produce for meals. 

Also, the Shipt grocery delivery app in the USA has a partnership with numerous retailers in each of the 72 cities where its service is available. To use Shipt, one needs to choose a membership plan that comprises an annual fee of $99 or a monthly plan of $14. Also, users get a four-week free trial before signing up for the grocery delivery app. 

9. Kroger

Kroger is one of the best grocery shopping apps in the USA and offers exclusive promotions & personalized discounts to customers. This app lets users create shopping lists to shop later in the store or via the app. 

Equipped with the SMART SUGGEST feature, the app enables buyers to select specific products with substantial savings. Also, you can locate the closest Kroger store or fuel center with the help of this app and view your purchase history. Its pricing is $6.95. 

10. 7Now

7Now is another food and grocery delivery app that enables people to order anything they want at any hour of the day! Using this grocery delivery app, one gets one's hands on 3000+ items. If someone wants ice cream, they can get it via the app. 

If someone wants candies and frozen food items, they can get them delivered to their doorsteps. This app is available in over 200 cities and across 40+ metro areas, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Elkhart, Fort Collins, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, New Haven, New York, etc. The app costs you $5.95/Month. 

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Conclusion

Today, numerous grocery delivery apps exist, but the popular ones amongst the masses deliver more than just groceries. 

So, to garner customers for your delivery apps, ensure they provide food items, meals, pharmacies, and much more. Another thing that all these best grocery delivery apps have is the tracking feature to check the live status of their orders. 

Thus, to create the best grocery delivery apps, including payment gateways, tracking features, and smooth menu navigation is necessary. We can halt your quest of finding the best on-demand apps development company here at AppsRhino.

Contact us today to collaborate for the best future grocery delivery app yet to be created!