Bruster's vs Dara's Ice Cream
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.
Dara's Ice Cream
Order your favorite ice cream directly to your doorstep. This app allows you to easily select and purchase delicious ice cream treats made with passion.
- Ice cream ordering
- Delivery to your doorstep
- Passion-made ice cream
- Favorite treat selection
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Egypt's Favourite Ice Cream is on the App Store! We always put you first. When we make our Ice creams, we make them with passion. It's time to order your favourite ice cream to your doorsteps!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bruster's at 4.7 against Dara's Ice Cream's 3.6. Bruster's also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 20%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 14). Dara's Ice Cream's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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.
Bruster's holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bruster's has 1.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Bruster's's written reviews are positive against 20% of Dara's Ice Cream's.
Bruster's ships an update every 5 months, Dara's Ice Cream every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bruster's | Dara's Ice Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | 3.6 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruster’s Ice Cream, Inc | Zeal IO Ltd. |
Customer experience
Bruster's
Dara's Ice Cream
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
Dara's Ice Cream
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bruster's
No in-app purchases
Dara's Ice Cream
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bruster's free?
Is Dara's Ice Cream free?
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