# Ziggi's Coffee vs Stella

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ziggi's Coffee at none against Stella's 3. Ziggi's Coffee also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Stella's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stella sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Ziggi's Coffee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ziggi's Coffee ships an update every 4 months, Stella every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ziggi's Coffee | Stella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ziggis-coffee/id1136870204/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziggi's Coffee Franchise, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528554191) | [Seth Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895091203) |

## What reviewers say

### Ziggi's Coffee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ziggis-coffee/id1136870204)

This app rewards loyal customers with exclusive benefits, including a free drink after the first purchase and points on every transaction. Users can browse the menu, order ahead, and manage gift cards. It also offers birthday treats and referral bonuses.

**Highlights:** Free drink after first purchase, Earn points on every purchase, Order ahead functionality, Birthday rewards, Digital gift card management, Referral rewards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great coffee and service
- ⏱️ Fast and convenient drive-thru
- 💕 Friendly and welcoming staff
- 🎨 Variety of drink options and flavors
- 🏆 Favorite coffee shop in the area

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and clunky app
- 🤔 Confusing app interface and navigation
- 💳 Rewards system not as good as before
- 🤷‍♀️ Missing key app features (e.g., tipping, customizations)
- ⚠️ Inconsistent order accuracy and quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and errors when trying to order
- Unable to log in or access account
- Rewards and discounts not working as expected
- Incorrect orders due to app issues
- Locations missing from the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to tip through the app
- Improve app usability and intuitiveness
- Bring back previous rewards system
- Allow more customization options in the app
- Integrate with digital wallets (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay)


### Stella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-ai-meal-planner/id6762947572)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stella Base | $9.99 | per month |
| Stella Base Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Lorin's Go To Recipes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ziggi's Coffee free?

Ziggi's Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stella free?

Stella is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Ziggi's Coffee or Stella have ads?

Ziggi's Coffee shows ads; Stella does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ziggi's Coffee or Stella?

Ziggi's Coffee ships an update every 4 months, and Stella every 3 days. Most recently, Ziggi's Coffee was updated on November 11, 2026 and Stella on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
