Boost vs BobaShack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boost
Order food from campus dining options ahead of time. Browse menus, customize your meals, and schedule pickup to save time. Securely pay with campus cards, credit cards, or Apple Pay.
- Order food ahead on campus
- Browse menus and customize meals
- Schedule pickup times
- Secure payment options
- Re-order past items
- Scan & Pay at select locations
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Welcome to Boost: Food ordering on campus, your way! Browse food options and menus on campus then order ahead on your schedule with secure payments from any mobile device. Starved for time? Find a meal fast with clear menu options, custom choices and pickup options that suit you. Here's what you can expect: Order on the go Extra busy day? We have those too. Now you can order ahead and find a pickup time on your schedule. Connection to great food Boost partners with your school to connect you directly with the food menus on campus. View what's for breakfast, lunch and dinner well before you get there. Custom choices View custom options available on food menus to help you make choices to match your taste. Flexible ordering Not sure what to eat? You can re-order items from your past orders and browse your order history. Select locations also offer Scan & Pay flexibility to easily add grab and go items on the spot. Safe and easy checkout Pay with your campus card or other meal plan card. All major credit cards also accepted at checkout using secure encryption, including Apple Pay. Frictionless checkout also available at select campuses.
BobaShack
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Welcome to BobaShack - Your Destination for Bubble Tea & Burgers! Experience the best of both worlds with our delicious bubble teas and mouthwatering burgers. With multiple locations across Ontario, we bring you quality food and refreshing drinks in one convenient app. KEY FEATURES: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - Find us in Cambridge, Mississauga, St. Catharines, and Guelph - Get directions and contact information for each location - Connect with us on social media BUBBLE TEA MENU - Milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty drinks - Customize your sweetness and ice level - Explore our wide variety of flavors BURGER MENU - Classic and gourmet burger options - Premium quality ingredients - Something for everyone DESSERT OPTIONS - Satisfy your sweet tooth - Perfect complement to your meal SPECIAL OFFERS & PROMOTIONS - Check out our latest deals - Save on your favorite items - Exclusive app-only offers LOYALTY PROGRAM - Join our loyalty club - Earn points with every order - Redeem rewards and save more EASY ORDERING Browse our full menu Place orders easily Track your favorites
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Boost at every 10 days against BobaShack's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Boost ships an update every 10 days, BobaShack every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boost | BobaShack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (710 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 710 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compass Group Canada LTD | Sajid Gangat |
Bugs and requests
Boost
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Add ability to cancel orders
- Improve order tracking and notifications
- Integrate more payment methods like campus cards
- Provide better customer support and refund process
BobaShack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boost
No in-app purchases
BobaShack
No in-app purchases
