Texas Dairy Queen vs The Rusty Grind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Texas Dairy Queen
This app allows users to earn rewards, access exclusive deals, and order food and treats ahead of time from participating locations. Users can find nearby restaurants, reorder favorites easily, and stay informed about new menu items and promotions.
- Earn rewards points on purchases
- Access exclusive app-only deals
- Order food and treats ahead
- Skip the line with mobile ordering
- Find nearby locations
- One-tap reordering of favorites
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DQ® Texas App – Rewards, Deals & Order Ahead Download the DQ® Texas App to earn rewards, get exclusive deals, and order your favorite DQ® Treats and Eats faster. Find nearby locations, place orders ahead of time, and enjoy special offers—all in one convenient app. Order Ahead & Skip the Line Order your favorite Blizzards®, burgers, chicken strips, and more directly from the app. Save time with quick ordering and easy one-tap reordering of your favorites. Earn Points Every Time You Order Earn 10 points for every $1 spent when ordering through the app, online, or at participating DQ® Texas locations. Redeem your points for delicious rewards. Exclusive App Deals Unlock weekly app-only offers and promotions available only to DQ® Texas App users. Find Nearby DQ® Locations Quickly locate the closest DQ® Texas restaurant, check availability, and order ahead at participating locations. Stay Connected Be the first to know about new menu items, special promotions, and limited-time offers.
The Rusty Grind
Easily order food and drinks ahead for pickup, pay in-store, and earn rewards with every purchase. Track your progress towards free items and discover nearby locations with store details.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Pay in-store
- Earn Stars and rewards
- Track rewards progress
- Find nearby stores
- View store hours and amenities
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The The Rusty Grind app is a convenient way to pay in store or skip the line and order ahead. Rewards are built right in, so you'll collect Stars and start earning free drinks and food with every purchase. Pay in store Save time and earn Rewards when you pay with the The Rusty Grind app at our stores. Order ahead Customize and place your order, and pick up from a nearby store without waiting in line. Rewards Track your Stars and redeem Rewards for a free food or drink of your choosing. Receive custom offers as a The Rusty Grind Rewards™ member. Find a store See stores near you, get directions, hours and view store amenities before you make the trip.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Texas Dairy Queen at 50K against The Rusty Grind's 15. The Rusty Grind's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads 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.
The Rusty Grind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texas Dairy Queen has 50K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Texas Dairy Queen ships an update every 5 months, The Rusty Grind every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Texas Dairy Queen | The Rusty Grind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (50K ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Texas Dairy Queen Operators Council | BIG MOUTH MARKETING LLC |
Customer experience
Texas Dairy Queen
The Rusty Grind
Bugs and requests
Texas Dairy Queen
Reported bugs
3 issues- Rewards not tracking properly
- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect pricing or discounts in app
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to order and pay through app
- More customization options for menu items
- Improved app navigation and user experience
- Better integration between app and in-store experience
The Rusty Grind
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Texas Dairy Queen
No in-app purchases
The Rusty Grind
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Texas Dairy Queen free?
Is The Rusty Grind free?
Which has better reviews, Texas Dairy Queen or The Rusty Grind?
Do Texas Dairy Queen or The Rusty Grind have ads?
Which is updated more often, Texas Dairy Queen or The Rusty Grind?
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