# GRIND vs Embargo Wallet

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Embargo Wallet at 149 against GRIND's 5. Embargo Wallet also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). GRIND's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 39%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GRIND against 4.8 for Embargo Wallet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Embargo Wallet has 149 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of GRIND's written reviews are positive against 39% of Embargo Wallet's.

GRIND ships an update every 2 months, Embargo Wallet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRIND | Embargo Wallet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grind/id1037989222/reviews) | **[4.8 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embargo-wallet/id1205758388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grind & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188890056) | [Embargo Lifestyle Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205758387) |

## What reviewers say

### GRIND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grind/id1037989222)

Order and pay for your coffee remotely at any Grind location. Skip the lines by collecting your custom drink directly from the barista. Earn and redeem loyalty points, and manage home coffee subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Customise and order coffee, Pay remotely, Skip the queue for collection, Earn and redeem loyalty points, Manage Grind at Home subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ☕ Great coffee taste
- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 💨 Skip the queues
- 📱 Digital loyalty card

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Slow home delivery
- 💸 Money trapped on virtual card
- 💰 Minimum top-up of £10
- 🤷 Rewards not working
- 📱 App crashes/unstable

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards don't work
- App crashes frequently
- Black card points not syncing
- Orders not going through with PayPal or Apple Pay
- App won't work without sharing location

**Requested features**

- Allow ordering from any location, not just closest
- Ability to sign out and edit account details
- Fix points syncing issues for Black Card
- Allow ordering custom orders for shipping
- Make location sharing optional


### Embargo Wallet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embargo-wallet/id1205758388)

Collect digital stamps from your favorite local businesses like coffee shops and bakeries. This app acts as a digital wallet for loyalty cards, helping you earn rewards and avoid losing physical cards while saving paper.

**Highlights:** Collect digital stamps, Digital loyalty card wallet, Unlock rewards, Never lose stamp cards, Save paper, Supports coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💳 Convenient loyalty card consolidation
- 🎁 Good rewards and free items
- 🏪 Wide variety of partner venues
- ⭐ Excellent customer service (when available)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Unexpected logouts losing rewards
- 📍 Excessive location and Bluetooth permissions required
- ⚠️ Unreliable stamp collection system
- ❌ Inability to redeem earned rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when claiming rewards
- App crashes when leaving feedback
- Stamp feature not working on iPhone 13
- Bluetooth connectivity issues despite being enabled
- Location access causes app to crash

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Apple Wallet integration
- Simpler reward redemption process
- Granular notification settings per venue
- Clearer indication of available rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRIND free?

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

### Is Embargo Wallet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GRIND or Embargo Wallet?

Embargo Wallet is rated higher. GRIND averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Embargo Wallet averages 4.8 from 149 ratings.

### Do GRIND or Embargo Wallet have ads?

Neither GRIND nor Embargo Wallet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GRIND or Embargo Wallet?

GRIND ships an update every 2 months, and Embargo Wallet every 3 weeks. Most recently, GRIND was updated on October 24, 2026 and Embargo Wallet on October 29, 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.*