Costa Vida vs Crispy Cones
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Costa Vida
Easily reorder favorite meals, customize orders, and filter by allergens. Stay updated on offers and enjoy a smoother delivery experience. Join the loyalty program to earn points and rewards.
- Quick reordering of past orders
- Allergen filtering for dietary needs
- Order customization options
- Easy payment processing
- Loyalty program for earning points
- QR code scanning for rewards
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Welcome to the NEW Costa Vida App! We've made exciting improvements to make your Costa Vida experience even more smooth and delightful. Here's what's new: • Quickly Reorder Past Orders: Your favorite dishes, just a tap away. Reorder with ease and convenience. • Allergen Filter for Peace of Mind: Enjoy a worry-free dining experience with our new Allergen Filter. Easily find meals that suit your dietary needs. • Customize Your Order: Tailor your meal to perfection. Modify your order to your heart's content. • Easy Payment Options: Payment made simple. • Get Offers and Updates via Text Message: Stay in the loop with exclusive offers, updates, and more, delivered right to your phone. • Improved Delivery Experience: Faster, smoother, and more reliable. Get your Costa Vida favorites delivered to your doorstep hassle-free. • Exclusive Sneak Peeks: Be the first to know about exciting updates and new additions before anyone else! • Introducing the New Costa Club: Join the new Costa Club and start earning points as you savor our delicious meals. The more you earn, the better your rewards! • QR Code Scanning: Say goodbye to scanning receipts and hello to rewards! No more hassle—just let your cashier scan your personal QR code, whether you're earning points or redeeming rewards. Download the updated Costa Vida app now and explore our mouthwatering menu, unlock a world of convenience, and earn delightful rewards. It’s so good, your tastebuds will thank you.
Crispy Cones
Easily order custom hand-rolled ice cream cones with just a few taps. Discover exciting weekly specialty flavors and skip the queue for a more convenient dessert experience.
- Order hand-rolled cones
- Browse specialty flavors
- Skip the line
- Mobile ordering
- Elevated dessert experience
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Order your favorite hand-rolled cones with a tap. Browse our weekly specialty flavors, skip the line, and elevate your dessert experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crispy Cones at 97% against Costa Vida's 41%. Crispy Cones also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Costa Vida's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 213). On price, update cadence, 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.
Crispy Cones holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Costa Vida has 8.4K ratings behind it against 213, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Costa Vida's written reviews are positive against 97% of Crispy Cones's.
Costa Vida ships an update every 2 weeks, Crispy Cones every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Costa Vida | Crispy Cones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.4K ratings) | 4.8 (213 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | 96.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K — better | 213 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill | Crispy Cones Franchising, LLC |
Customer experience
Costa Vida
Crispy Cones
User reviews
Costa Vida
From 8.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🍔 Delicious and fresh food
- 💳 Rewards program
- 🛒 Convenient ordering
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches
- 🤔 Confusing rewards system
- 🕰️ Long wait times
- 💰 Portions feel skimpy
- 🔒 Account/login issues
Crispy Cones
From 213 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 🚀 Convenient ordering
- 👍 Customizable cones
- 👍 Rewards program
Room to improve
- 😞 Changes to rewards program
Bugs and requests
Costa Vida
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes during ordering
- Rewards not properly tracking or applying
- Inability to create or link accounts
- Ordering process resets unexpectedly
- Geolocation requirements for receipt scanning
Requested features
5 requests- Allow customization options in the app
- Integrate rewards redemption into the app
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Offer more payment options beyond gift cards
- Provide better communication on app updates
Crispy Cones
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- More flavor options
In-app purchases
Costa Vida
No in-app purchases
Crispy Cones
No in-app purchases
