{"id":214442,"date":"2025-01-13T22:48:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T22:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/13\/is-zepto-price-gouging-bengaluru-woman-highlights-shocking-disparity-between-android-and-iphone\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T22:48:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T22:48:06","slug":"is-zepto-price-gouging-bengaluru-woman-highlights-shocking-disparity-between-android-and-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/13\/is-zepto-price-gouging-bengaluru-woman-highlights-shocking-disparity-between-android-and-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Zepto price gouging? Bengaluru woman highlights shocking disparity between Android and iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A recent discovery by Pooja Chhabda, a Bengaluru resident, has raised eyebrows regarding pricing practices on the quick-commerce platform Zepto<\/a>. Chhabda\u2019s experiment revealed a stark difference in the prices for the same products, with iPhone users being charged significantly more than Android users. This revelation has led to discussions on whether e-commerce platforms are using pricing strategies that target customers based on the devices they use.<\/p>\n

Price Differences Between Devices<\/h2>\n

Chhabda\u2019s experiment involved comparing the prices of common grocery items on Zepto using both an iPhone and an Android device. In one of her key findings, she discovered that 500 grams of grapes, priced at \u20b965 for Android users, cost iPhone users \u20b9146\u2014more than double the amount. Similarly, capsicum was priced at \u20b937 on Android, but iPhone users had to pay \u20b969 for the same quantity.

\u201cThese huge differences shocked me,\u201d Chhabda wrote in her post. \u201cWhy are you doing this @zeptonow??\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional Price Discrepancies<\/h2>\n

The price disparity<\/a> was not limited to just grapes and capsicum. Chhabda also noted price differences with other common grocery items. The same trend of higher prices for iPhone users continued for products like cauliflower and onions. Chhabda urged her followers to check their own devices and see if they, too, were being charged more on their iPhones. Her post quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions.<\/p>\n

User Reactions and Theories<\/h2>\n

The post attracted a wide range of reactions from Instagram users. Many voiced their disbelief at the price differences, with some suggesting that quick-commerce platforms<\/a> may be using pricing strategies based on assumptions about user demographics. One user commented, \u201cI think the logic is when you can pay so much extra for the same features that are available on some Androids then you must be willing to pay extra for everything.\u201d

Others shared similar theories:\u201cIt’s not an iPhone vs Android but cheap phones vs premium phones. You will see the differences not just in prices, but also availability, delivery times, etc.\u201d
\u201cWhen you can afford an iPhone, brands think you’re rich enough to pay the premium prices,\u201d said another user.
Several comments highlighted the potential influence of Apple\u2019s App Store fees, which may contribute to the higher prices for iPhone users. One commenter noted, \u201cIf anyone knows how the Apple App Store works, they know the reason behind the difference. It’s not shocking, but a premium charged by Apple to the developer, which is indirectly paid by us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Concerns Among Consumers<\/h2>\n

The price differences raised serious concerns among some consumers, particularly iPhone users who felt unfairly targeted. One user wrote, \u201cIt\u2019s a very serious issue, and if this continues, I will surely rethink about continuing with iPhone.\u201d Others echoed similar sentiments, questioning the fairness of the practice. \u201cGuess everything and anything is expensive for iPhone users. Status comes at a cost,\u201d added another user.<\/p>\n

Many users tagged Zepto\u2019s official Instagram handle, seeking clarification regarding the platform\u2019s pricing policies. The concerns seemed to centre on whether these disparities were intentional or a result of business practices that exploit the perceived higher spending power of iPhone users.<\/p>\n

Quick-commerce platforms like Zepto, BlinkIt, and Swiggy Instamart have become a convenient and popular way for users to get groceries delivered quickly. These platforms typically charge premium prices for fast delivery services, but Chhabda\u2019s findings indicate that pricing may also be influenced by the device a consumer uses. While some of the pricing strategies might be linked to assumptions about user demographics, others believe it could be a byproduct of Apple’s high developer fees on the App Store.<\/p>\n

In another incident involving quick-commerce services, a woman from Hyderabad tested the delivery speed of BlinkIt, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart. The comparison gave insights into how these platforms vary in service speed, but Chhabda\u2019s discovery brings another layer of complexity to consumer pricing behaviour.
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