# Boost vs Central Ave

The clearest difference is rating: Central Ave at 5.0 against Boost's 2.1. Central Ave also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Boost's advantage is ratings volume (708 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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.

Central Ave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boost has 708 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boost ships an update every 8 days, Central Ave weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boost | Central Ave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (708 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-mobile-food-ordering/id1076701365/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-ave/id6448904270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **708** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Compass Group Canada LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947932794) | [Central Ave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686320285) |

## What reviewers say

### Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-mobile-food-ordering/id1076701365)

Order food from campus dining halls and restaurants ahead of time. Browse menus, customize your meals, and schedule pickups to fit your busy day. Securely pay with campus cards, meal plans, or major credit cards.

**Highlights:** Order food ahead on campus, Browse menus and customize meals, Schedule pickup times, Secure payment options, View order history, Scan & Pay at select locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Skips long lines
- 💡 Contactless payment options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches frequently
- 🔍 Missing menu items and inaccurate information
- ⏱️ Long wait times despite pre-ordering
- 🔒 Poor account management and security issues
- 💲 Unexpected charges and billing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add payment methods
- Orders not being received by restaurants
- Constant sign-out and login issues
- Outdated menu information and unavailable items

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel orders
- Improve order tracking and notifications
- Integrate more payment methods like campus cards
- Provide better customer support and refund process


### Central Ave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-ave/id6448904270)

This application connects company employees with contracted restaurants for food ordering. It streamlines the process for internal company use and partner establishments.

**Highlights:** Employee food ordering, Restaurant partnerships, Streamlined ordering process, Company-specific use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boost free?

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

### Is Central Ave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boost or Central Ave?

Central Ave is rated higher. Boost averages 2.1 out of 5 from 708 ratings, while Central Ave averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Boost or Central Ave have ads?

Neither Boost nor Central Ave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boost or Central Ave?

Boost ships an update every 8 days, and Central Ave weekly. Most recently, Boost was updated on October 24, 2026 and Central Ave on October 24, 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.*