Bruster's vs Hops & Vines
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.
Hops & Vines
Discover a unique adult beverage shopping experience with a vast selection and competitive pricing. Enjoy personalized service from knowledgeable staff in a boutique atmosphere.
- Unique adult beverage purchasing experience
- Highly trained, professional staff
- Extensive selection
- Competitive pricing
- Boutique store intimacy
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Our store is the next wave in a truly unique adult beverage purchasing experience. Our highly trained, professional staff is always on hand, and ready to answer any questions you may have concerning your purchase. At our store, you will experience the selection and pricing that you have come to expect from large retailers, while, at the same time, enjoying the service and intimacy of smaller boutique stores. With the best selection in the immediate area, we are sure that we have everything you need and want. Cheers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bruster's at 4.7 against Hops & Vines's 3.0. Bruster's also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and device support. Hops & Vines's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bruster's has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Bruster's | Hops & Vines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bruster’s Ice Cream, Inc | Hops & Vines Management LLC |
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
Hops & Vines
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bruster's
No in-app purchases
Hops & Vines
No in-app purchases









