Bruster's vs The Cookie Element
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 Cookie Element
This app allows users to order custom desserts and register for baking classes or special events. It also features a loyalty program where customers can earn credits towards future purchases.
- Order custom desserts
- Register for classes
- Sign up for events
- Join Elemental Rewards program
- Earn Cookie Credits
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Order desserts, register for classes or events, and join our Elemental Rewards program to earn Cookie Credits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Cookie Element at none against Bruster's's shown. The Cookie Element 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 (1.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
The Cookie Element holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bruster's has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bruster's ships an update every 5 months, The Cookie Element every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bruster's | The Cookie Element |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 388 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruster’s Ice Cream, Inc | The Cookie Element, Inc. |
Customer experience
Bruster's
The Cookie Element
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 Cookie Element
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bruster's
No in-app purchases
The Cookie Element
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bruster's free?
Is The Cookie Element free?
Which has better reviews, Bruster's or The Cookie Element?
Do Bruster's or The Cookie Element have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bruster's or The Cookie Element?
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