bartaco vs The Salty Donut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bartaco
Easily join waitlists, order takeout, or check for delivery options at this restaurant. Enjoy fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed setting.
- Join waitlist from phone
- Order ahead for takeout
- Check for delivery options
- Location finder
- Connect on social media
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introducing an even easier way to bartaco. busy night? get in line wherever you are. craving take out? order bartaco to-go. thinking delivery? check for the option in your neighborhood. inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. the bartaco app features all the mobile ordering essentials with the added bonus of joining the waitlist if you plan to dine with us during peak hours. features: - skip calling ahead and join the waitlist from your phone. - order ahead and we'll have your bartaco fix ready when you arrive at our take out counter. - find a bartaco near you with our location finder. - connect with bartaco, experience #bartacolife on social media, provide feedback, and more.
The Salty Donut
Easily order ahead for pickup or delivery from a gourmet donut shop. Pay in-store with the app to earn exclusive rewards and manage your account credit. Discover nearby locations and enjoy unique baked goods.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Order for delivery
- Scan to pay in-store
- Earn exclusive rewards
- Manage Salty Credit
- Store locator
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Here at The Salty, we serve the highest quality, chef-made donuts + baked goods and devote ourselves to being ‘more than a donut shop’, using donuts and coffee as a blank slate for storytelling and creating unforgettable experiences. The Salty app is the most convenient way to order ahead for pickup + delivery, scan to pay in-store, and unlock exclusive perks + rewards. Order for Pickup + Delivery: Preorder for pickup and skip the line or order for delivery straight to your door. Pay in Store: Save time and earn rewards when you pay with our app in-store. Exclusive Perks + Rewards: Unlock app-exclusive offers and deals from any type of purchase. Manage ‘Salty Credit’: Pre-load your account with money, check your balance, and earn additional rewards. Store Locator: See the stores closest to you, get directions, and contact our team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Salty Donut at 59% against bartaco's 8%. The Salty Donut also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 64). bartaco'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Salty Donut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Salty Donut has 3.9K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of bartaco's written reviews are positive against 59% of The Salty Donut's.
bartaco ships an update every 6 weeks, The Salty Donut every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bartaco | The Salty Donut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (64 ratings) | 4.9 (3.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64 | 3.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barteca Restaurants | Lunchbox Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
bartaco
The Salty Donut
Bugs and requests
bartaco
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Salty Donut
Reported bugs
3 issues- Checkout glitches
- Back button freezes app
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Add search function for menu
- Improve app stability and performance
In-app purchases
bartaco
No in-app purchases
The Salty Donut
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is bartaco free?
Is The Salty Donut free?
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Do bartaco or The Salty Donut have ads?
Which is updated more often, bartaco or The Salty Donut?
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