# Tim Hortons vs Harvey's

The clearest difference is ads: Harvey's at none against Tim Hortons's shown. Harvey's also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Tim Hortons's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 21%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tim Hortons against 4.7 for Harvey's. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tim Hortons has 60K ratings behind it against 458, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Tim Hortons's written reviews are positive against 21% of Harvey's's.

Tim Hortons ships an update every 11 days, Harvey's every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tim Hortons | Harvey's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-hortons/id1143883086/reviews)** | [4.7 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harveys/id1312971866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 458 |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Hortons](https://appshunter.io/developer/483413331) | [Recipe Unlimited Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/587024825) |

## What reviewers say

### Tim Hortons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tim-hortons/id1143883086)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite coffee, baked goods, and meals ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards points with every purchase and access personalized offers. Save your favorite orders for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn Tims Rewards Points, Access personalized offers, Scan & Pay for faster checkout, Save favorite orders, Participate in contests and games

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick ordering
- 👍 Convenient for avoiding long lines
- 🚀 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Missing menu items and customization options
- 💰 Incorrect charges and lack of refunds
- 🤔 Inconsistent app experience
- 📍 Issues with location detection and order routing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing during checkout
- Orders not being received by stores
- Rewards not properly tracking or applying
- Inability to cancel or refund orders

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize orders (e.g. toasted, add butter)
- Option to pay directly with credit/debit card instead of pre-loading funds
- Seamless integration with mobile wallets
- Improved rewards program and redemption options
- Better inventory tracking and menu accuracy across locations


### Harvey's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harveys/id1312971866)

Order your favorite flame-grilled meals ahead of time from over 250 locations. Access exclusive mobile offers, discover new menu items, and earn rewards for future purchases. Enjoy contactless payment and a seamless ordering experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile Order Ahead, Contactless Payment, Exclusive App Offers, Menu Browsing, Nutritional Information, Earn SCENE® Points, CAA Member Discount

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tim Hortons free?

Tim Hortons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Harvey's free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tim Hortons or Harvey's?

Tim Hortons is rated higher. Tim Hortons averages 4.7 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Harvey's averages 4.7 from 458 ratings.

### Do Tim Hortons or Harvey's have ads?

Tim Hortons shows ads; Harvey's does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tim Hortons or Harvey's?

Tim Hortons ships an update every 11 days, and Harvey's every 2 months. Most recently, Tim Hortons was updated on November 1, 2026 and Harvey's on October 29, 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.*