Dunkin' vs The Spot DMV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dunkin'
Order your favorite coffee and treats ahead of time and skip the line. Earn rewards for every purchase, customize your order with numerous options, and enjoy contactless pickup. You can also send gift cards directly through the app.
- Order ahead and skip the wait
- Contactless pickup options
- Earn free food and drinks with rewards
- Customize orders extensively
- Save favorite orders and locations
- Schedule orders up to 24 hours in advance
- Send gift cards
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Order ahead & skip the wait! Ordering through the Dunkin’ app is fast, easy and contactless! All app users can place their order ahead through the Dunkin’ app and skip the wait in store. Try all our contactless pickup options – walk-in pickup, drive-thru and curbside pickup! Options will vary by store. Check app for details. Join Dunkin’ Rewards to earn FREE food and drinks! Runnin' has its rewards. Join our new rewards program, DUNKIN’ REWARDS, to earn your choice of free food and drinks, unlock Boosted Status to earn points faster and score members-only exclusive offers. Members earn 10 points per $1 spent on qualifying purchases in-store or when they order ahead. Pay Any Way Dunkin’ Rewards members earn points any way they pay – cash, credit/debit, Dunkin’ Card or Apple Pay. Dunkin' Rewards members can setup auto-reload so their Dunkin’ Card never runs out of funds. Customize Make it your own! There’s over 14,000 ways to customize your order when you order ahead on the app. Plus, Dunkin’ Rewards members can save their favorite orders and Dunkin’ locations, and schedule their mobile orders up to 24 hours in advance. Send a Gift Card Need a last-minute gift or a special pick-me-up? Dunkin’ Rewards members can send Dunkin’ Gift Cards via text or email from the app.
The Spot DMV
Order delicious Asian specialty food ahead of time to skip the line. Earn loyalty points with every purchase, track your orders, and securely pay online. Share your food moments and invite friends for extra rewards.
- Order ahead for quick pickup
- Loyalty rewards program
- Track order status
- Secure online payments
- Referral rewards
- Order history
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Order Ahead Order ahead and get your food without the wait! The Spot Loyalty Rewards Earn points with every purchase. Add your points and redeem for delicious Rewards. My Account Check your Reward Balance, Order History and more. My Orders Track your Orders and get real-time notifications your order is ready! Gallery Snap and Share your The Spot Moments with others. Referral Rewards Got friends? Invite your friends and get rewarded! 100% Secure Payment Pay securely online with major credit cards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: The Spot DMV at free against Dunkin''s free with in-app purchases. The Spot DMV also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 44%). Dunkin''s advantage is ratings volume (1.4M vs 969) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dunkin' against 4.9 for The Spot DMV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunkin' has 1.4M ratings behind it against 969, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Dunkin''s written reviews are positive against 65% of The Spot DMV's.
Dunkin' ships an update every 5 weeks, The Spot DMV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dunkin' | The Spot DMV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4M ratings) | 4.9 (969 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 65.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M — better | 969 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #19 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dunkin' Donuts | PEBLLA, INC |
Customer experience
Dunkin'
The Spot DMV
User reviews
Dunkin'
From 1.4M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient order ahead
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Saves time
Room to improve
- 🐛 App glitches and errors
- ⚠️ Inconsistent order fulfillment
- 💰 Deceptive pricing and rewards
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating app experience
The Spot DMV
From 969 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great food options
- 👍 Fantastic app experience
- 👍 Helpful and friendly staff
- 👍 Delicious menu items
Room to improve
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 🐛 Missing items in orders
- 🐛 No customer service support
- 🐛 Delivery not available
Bugs and requests
Dunkin'
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate order tracking and status updates
- Payment issues and double charges
- Location detection problems
Requested features
4 requests- Allow customization of orders in the app
- Improve refund and order correction process
- Provide real-time inventory updates in the app
- Make the rewards program more transparent and fair
The Spot DMV
Reported bugs
3 issues- App no longer working
- Unable to place orders or submit tickets
- Rewards system not functioning properly
Requested features
3 requests- Implement delivery service
- Improve customer service and refund process
- Fix app issues and bugs
In-app purchases
Dunkin'
No in-app purchases
The Spot DMV
No in-app purchases
