Comparison

Sardi's vs Nico's Bagels

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sardi's

Order food for pickup or delivery and earn points with every purchase. Redeem your accumulated points for delicious menu items. Stay updated on exclusive offers and get rewarded for inviting friends.

Highlights
  • Pickup and delivery ordering
  • Earn points on orders
  • Redeem points for food
  • Special offer alerts
  • Referral bonuses
Features
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Download the Sardi's Loyalty app today to... Place pickup or delivery orders Earn points for each order placed Redeem points for delicious food Be alerted to special offers from Sardi's Invite Friends and Family for an added bonus

About

Nico's Bagels

Browse a full menu and place orders for pickup or delivery. Earn loyalty points with every purchase to redeem for free food and unlock exclusive deals.

Highlights
  • View full menu
  • Order online
  • Loyalty program
  • Earn rewards points
  • Exclusive offers
Features
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Use the Nico's Bagels & Brunch app to view our menu, order online, and to earn sweet rewards with our loyalty program! Rack up loyalty points towards free food and receive exclusive offers.

Screenshots

Sardi's4 screens
Nico's Bagels3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sardi's at 4.8 against Nico's Bagels's 3.5. Sardi's also leads on ratings volume (907 vs 4) and review sentiment (39% vs 25%). Nico's Bagels'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sardi's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sardi's has 907 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Sardi's's written reviews are positive against 25% of Nico's Bagels's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sardi's ships an update every 4 months, Nico's Bagels every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sardi's versus Nico's Bagels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSardi'sNico's Bagels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (907 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings907 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSardis ChickenIAG Brands, LLC

Customer experience

Sardi's

All ratings893 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral21.7%
Negative39.1%

Nico's Bagels

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Sardi's

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pre-orders not ready on time
  • Apple Pay not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add text box for special instructions
  • Allow quantity buttons for sauces
  • Add spicy vinaigrette as a sauce option

Nico's Bagels

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sardi's

No in-app purchases

None

Nico's Bagels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sardi's free?
Sardi's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nico's Bagels free?
Nico's Bagels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sardi's or Nico's Bagels?
Sardi's is rated higher. Sardi's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 907 ratings, while Nico's Bagels averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Sardi's or Nico's Bagels have ads?
Sardi's shows ads; Nico's Bagels does not.
Which is updated more often, Sardi's or Nico's Bagels?
Sardi's ships an update every 4 months, and Nico's Bagels every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sardi's was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nico's Bagels on October 30, 2026.

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