# Dunkin' vs Merlin's Pantry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dunkin' at none against Merlin's Pantry's 2. Dunkin' also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merlin's Pantry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Dunkin' asks for nothing beyond the download.

Merlin's Pantry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunkin' has 1.4M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunkin' | Merlin's Pantry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkin/id1056813463/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merlins-pantry/id6798789590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dunkin' Donuts](https://appshunter.io/developer/318953209) | [Gerald Tilghman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798789592) |

## What reviewers say

### Dunkin'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkin/id1056813463)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite coffee and food ahead of time to skip the line. Earn rewards and exclusive offers with the loyalty program. Customize your drinks and food with thousands of options and send gift cards.

**Highlights:** Order ahead and skip the wait, Contactless pickup options, Earn free food and drinks with Dunkin' Rewards, Customize orders with over 14,000 options, Save favorite orders and locations, Schedule mobile orders up to 24 hours in advance, Send Dunkin' Gift Cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient order ahead
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and errors
- ⚠️ Inconsistent order fulfillment
- 💰 Deceptive pricing and rewards
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating app experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate order tracking and status updates
- Payment issues and double charges
- Location detection problems

**Requested features**

- 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


### Merlin's Pantry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merlins-pantry/id6798789590)

Discover recipes based on ingredients you already have. This app helps you find meals, manage shopping lists, and personalize recipes with AI. It offers three ways to find a dish: by ingredients, search, or discovery.

**Highlights:** Recipe suggestions from available ingredients, Search by dish, cuisine, or craving, Curated recipe and cocktail catalog, Match score for recipes, Shopping list creation, AI recipe personalization, Save favorite recipes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sorcerer (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Sorcerer (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dunkin' free?

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

### Is Merlin's Pantry free?

Merlin's Pantry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dunkin' or Merlin's Pantry?

Merlin's Pantry is rated higher. Dunkin' averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Merlin's Pantry averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dunkin' or Merlin's Pantry have ads?

Neither Dunkin' nor Merlin's Pantry shows ads.

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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.*