Bruster's vs The Drive In
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bruster's
This app enhances your loyalty program experience, making it easier to earn rewards and enjoy exclusive offers. Find nearby locations, order ahead for pickup, and manage your points seamlessly.
- Sweet Rewards loyalty program management
- Earn points for purchases
- Store locator with hours and flavor updates
- Order online for pickup
- Add missed points with receipt
- Exclusive offers and birthday treat
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When all you do is serve fresh, delicious desserts to people in your community -- every day feels like a celebration. Join in our celebration as we offer all the benefits of Sweet Rewards on your mobile app! The Bruster's Ice Cream mobile app is the most convenient way to manage your Sweet Rewards program, meaning earning rewards is easier than ever. See below for some of the key features. Store Locator: Find a Bruster's nearby to see their store hours, check what flavors they made fresh today or order ahead for pick up! Rewards: The Sweet Rewards Loyalty Program allows you to earn 1 point for every $1 spent at any participating location. Once you reach 50 points, you will be rewarded $5 towards a future order. You will also have access to flavor announcements, exclusive offers and receive a birthday treat! Order Online for Pickup: Skip the line and order ahead! Add Missed Points: If your App or phone number was not used on your recent visit, you can claim your points using your receipt.
The Drive In
Easily order your favorite meals with a user-friendly menu and secure payment system. Customize your dishes, save preferences, and receive notifications when your order is ready. Plan ahead by scheduling orders up to seven days in advance.
- Browse and customize menu items
- Secure saved payment methods
- Schedule orders up to 7 days ahead
- Order status notifications
- Restaurant location and hours
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Your ideal meal is just a few taps away. Download the The Drive In app free for iPhone today. With the The Drive In mobile app, ordering food has never been easier. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, we've got you covered. Just browse our easy-to-use menu, customize it how you'd like, place your order using our secure payment system, and sit back! A push notification will alert you when your order will be ready. With the The Drive In app, you can: - Browse our menu for your favorite dishes and customize them how you'd like - Save your delivery addresses and payment methods securely to check out in just a few taps - Place future food orders up to seven days in advance - Get restaurant location, hours, and contact information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bruster's at 1.2K against The Drive In's 16. Bruster's also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). The Drive In's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
The Drive In holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bruster's has 1.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bruster's ships an update every 5 months, The Drive In every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Bruster's | The Drive In |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruster’s Ice Cream, Inc | ChowNow |
Customer experience
Bruster's
The Drive In
Bugs and requests
Bruster's
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on newer iOS versions
- Login screen issues with keyboard
- Rewards not tracking properly
Requested features
3 requests- Display current store flavors in the app
- Improve app navigation and ordering experience
- Integrate rewards program with online ordering
The Drive In
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bruster's
No in-app purchases
The Drive In
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bruster's free?
Is The Drive In free?
Which has better reviews, Bruster's or The Drive In?
Do Bruster's or The Drive In have ads?
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