# Caffè Nero vs Knoops

The clearest difference is rating: Knoops at 5.0 against Caffè Nero's 3.7. Knoops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Caffè Nero's advantage is ratings volume (686 vs 19). On price, update cadence, 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.

Knoops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caffè Nero has 686 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Caffè Nero's written reviews are positive against 52% of Knoops's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caffè Nero | Knoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (686 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffe-nero/id1209864393/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knoops/id1605889173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **686** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **52.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Neal Street Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/784476393) | [KNOOPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496784348) |

## What reviewers say

### Caffè Nero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffe-nero/id1209864393)

Easily pay for your coffee and earn rewards with every purchase. Scan your phone to pay instantly and collect loyalty stamps. Find nearby stores, order ahead for pickup, and track your spending with digital receipts.

**Highlights:** Mobile payments, Loyalty stamp collection, Digital receipts, Store finder, Click and collect ordering, Voucher sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient loyalty program
- 👍 Seamless and convenient
- 🚀 Efficient mobile ordering
- 👍 Friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable order tracking
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Slow customer support response
- 🐛 Difficulty linking payment methods
- 🐛 Inconsistent in-store experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Rewards and stamps not properly tracking
- Vouchers disappearing or not working
- Difficulty adding payment methods and gift cards
- Inconsistent location detection and order processing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save favorite store location
- Implement tipping functionality
- Improve order history and previous order recall
- Provide more customization options for drinks
- Enable Apple Pay and other digital wallet integrations


### Knoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knoops/id1605889173)

Discover your perfect chocolate drink with a unique percentage-based menu. Experiment with different chocolates, milks, and flavors to create personalized hot chocolates, milkshakes, and iced chocolates. Earn rewards for your delicious creations.

**Highlights:** Percentage-based chocolate menu, Customizable drinks (milk, flavors), Hot chocolate, milkshake, iced chocolate, Loyalty points collection, Discover your perfect chocolate

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caffè Nero free?

Caffè Nero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knoops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caffè Nero or Knoops?

Knoops is rated higher. Caffè Nero averages 3.7 out of 5 from 686 ratings, while Knoops averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Caffè Nero or Knoops have ads?

Caffè Nero shows ads; Knoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Caffè Nero or Knoops?

Caffè Nero ships an update fortnightly, and Knoops fortnightly. Most recently, Caffè Nero was updated on October 14, 2026 and Knoops on October 12, 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.*