# Einstein Bros Bagels vs Better Buzz

Einstein Bros Bagels and Better Buzz both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Einstein Bros Bagels's written reviews are positive against 68% of Better Buzz's. Einstein Bros Bagels also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (134K vs 14K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.9 for Einstein Bros Bagels against 4.9 for Better Buzz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Einstein Bros Bagels has 134K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Einstein Bros Bagels's written reviews are positive against 68% of Better Buzz's.

Einstein Bros Bagels ships an update every 3 weeks, Better Buzz every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Einstein Bros Bagels | Better Buzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/einstein-bros-bagels/id1405128897/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-buzz/id1590316572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | #171 |
| Size | 61 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/971358254) | [Better Buzz Coffee LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590316574) |

## What reviewers say

### Einstein Bros Bagels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/einstein-bros-bagels/id1405128897)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily pay for your favorite bagels and coffee using your phone, and seamlessly earn and redeem rewards. Find nearby locations, browse the menu with nutrition info, and send eGifts.

**Highlights:** Convenient mobile pay, Auto-reload payment, Earn and redeem rewards, Find nearby stores, Browse menu and nutrition, Send eGifts

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Great service and staff
- 👍 Delicious bagels and food

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ordering issues and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Sync issues between app and in-store
- 🔒 Limited menu options in app
- 🐛 Unreliable curbside pickup

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Order processing failures
- Rewards not properly applied
- Incorrect orders due to app issues
- Inability to view or manage orders

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of orders
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Expand menu options in the app
- Streamline curbside pickup process
- Enhance rewards program and integration


### Better Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-buzz/id1590316572)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time and earn rewards with every purchase. Enjoy exclusive member perks like a free birthday drink and the ability to redeem points for free items. Auto-reload your gift card and get extra points for inviting friends.

**Highlights:** Order ahead and skip the line, Earn points for free drinks and food, Free sign-up drink after first purchase, Free birthday drink, Redeem points for various items, Auto-reload gift card, Refer friends for extra points

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service and friendly staff
- 🚀 Quick and efficient service
- ☕ Delicious coffee and food
- 💯 Excellent overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent app
- ⏱️ Long wait times and lines
- 🔒 Issues with mobile ordering and payments
- 🤔 Difficulty earning and redeeming rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Mobile ordering issues with declined payments
- Rewards not properly tracked or credited
- Difficulty navigating app features and screens

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay integration
- Improve mobile app usability and stability
- Provide more customization options for drinks
- Enhance rewards program and make it easier to use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Einstein Bros Bagels free?

Einstein Bros Bagels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Better Buzz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Einstein Bros Bagels or Better Buzz?

Better Buzz is rated higher. Einstein Bros Bagels averages 4.9 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Better Buzz averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do Einstein Bros Bagels or Better Buzz have ads?

Neither Einstein Bros Bagels nor Better Buzz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Einstein Bros Bagels or Better Buzz?

Einstein Bros Bagels ships an update every 3 weeks, and Better Buzz every 3 months. Most recently, Einstein Bros Bagels was updated on October 29, 2026 and Better Buzz on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Einstein Bros Bagels or Better Buzz?

Einstein Bros Bagels currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Better Buzz at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*