The Human Bean vs The Fig Tree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Human Bean
This app allows users to browse the menu, pay for orders directly from their phone, and earn reward points called Beans with every purchase. Users can redeem these Beans for personalized perks and enjoy exclusive offers and loyalty program benefits.
- Browse menu
- Mobile payment
- Earn reward points (Beans)
- Redeem points for perks
- Exclusive offers and promotions
- Loyalty program tiers
- Birthday rewards
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Easy to Pay & Earn Beanefits With The Human Bean app, you can explore the menu, unlock special offers, and pay right from your phone at the window—all while earning Beans with every sip. Collect and redeem these reward points for perks you can personalize, making every visit more convenient, rewarding, and fun! The Human Bean Rewards Program: • Earn Beans for every dollar spent (see reward levels below) and redeem them for free drinks and more. • Become a Loyalty member and gain access to exclusive perks for your tier! • Silver – Earn 4 Beans per $1 spend • Gold – Earn 5 Beans per $1 spend and Exclusive Gold offers • Platinum – Earn 6 Beans per $1 spend, Exclusive Platinum offers, plus a 450 Bean bonus when you reach Platinum • Get exclusive access to special offers and promotions available only through the app. • Load funds or The Human Bean Gift Cards for quick, easy, and secure transactions. Rewards Levels • 150 Beans = $1 off qualifying food and drink orders • 250 Beans = Free any size tea, brewed coffee • 300 Beans = $3 off qualifying food and drink orders • 450 Beans = Free any size drink (up to $10 value) Even More Beanefits • 250 free Beans just for signing up • A free birthday drink to celebrate your special day • VIP rewards and exclusive promotions Be the First to Know Get the inside scoop before anyone else about the latest additions to The Human Bean's menu and other fresh-brewed news
The Fig Tree
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The Fig Tree App - Earn and track your rewards at participating stores Features: Check in on in-store tablet with QR code on app View available rewards and track progress for future rewards View store info Refer friends through app View transaction history And much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Human Bean at every 5 weeks against The Fig Tree's every 12 months. The Fig Tree's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Human Bean ships an update every 5 weeks, The Fig Tree every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Human Bean | The Fig Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (26K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | THE HUMAN BEAN | FIG TREE COFFEE, INC. |
Bugs and requests
The Human Bean
Reported bugs
3 issues- App logging users out and locking accounts
- Rewards points not tracking correctly
- Camera scanner not working properly
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to customize drinks in the app
- Allow loading of gift cards to the app
- Improve app navigation and menu display
The Fig Tree
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Human Bean
No in-app purchases
The Fig Tree
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Human Bean free?
Is The Fig Tree free?
Do The Human Bean or The Fig Tree have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Human Bean or The Fig Tree?
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