Bruster's vs C3 Coffee Bar
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
C3 Coffee Bar
This app allows you to pay for your coffee in-store or order ahead to skip the line. Earn rewards and free drinks with every purchase as a member. Find nearby locations, view hours, and get directions.
- Pay in store
- Order ahead
- Earn rewards
- Track Stars
- Find store locations
- View store hours
Read full descriptionHide full description
The C3 Coffee Co app is a convenient way to pay in store or skip the line and order ahead. Rewards are built right in, so you'll collect Stars and start earning free drinks and food with every purchase. Pay in store Save time and earn Rewards when you pay with the C3 Coffee Co app at our stores. Order ahead Customize and place your order, and pick up from a nearby store without waiting in line. Rewards Track your Stars and redeem Rewards for a free food or drink of your choosing. Receive custom offers as a C3 Coffee Co Rewards™ member. Find a store See stores near you, get directions, hours and view store amenities before you make the trip.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: C3 Coffee Bar at none against Bruster's's shown. C3 Coffee Bar also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bruster's's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 46) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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.
C3 Coffee Bar 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 46, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bruster's | C3 Coffee Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (46 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| 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 | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruster’s Ice Cream, Inc | Sugar Shaker Bakery |
Customer experience
Bruster's
C3 Coffee Bar
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
C3 Coffee Bar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bruster's
No in-app purchases
C3 Coffee Bar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bruster's free?
Is C3 Coffee Bar free?
Which has better reviews, Bruster's or C3 Coffee Bar?
Do Bruster's or C3 Coffee Bar have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bruster's or C3 Coffee Bar?
Other comparisons
