WaBa Rewards vs The Cookie Element
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaBa Rewards
Earn points on every qualifying order and redeem them for free food. Access exclusive app-only deals and easily find nearby locations. Order for dine-in, take-out, or delivery with fast checkout options.
- Earn points on purchases
- Redeem exclusive rewards
- Find nearest locations
- Order for dine-in, take-out, delivery
- Track order status
- Fast checkout with Apple Pay
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Unlock Delicious Rewards with the Official WaBa Grill App! Download the WaBa Grill app today and start earning points with every qualifying order. Treat yourself to free food and gain access to exclusive app-only offers you won't find anywhere else. KEY FEATURES: * JOIN WABA REWARDS: Earn points on qualifying purchases by ordering through the app or scanning your in-store QR code. * EXCLUSIVE REWARDS: Redeem special offers and rewards available exclusively on the app. * FAST CHECKOUTS: Seamlessly use Apple Pay for speedy and secure transactions. * FIND YOUR NEAREST WABA GRILL: Utilize our restaurant locator to open the map and discover your closest WaBa Grill, complete with store hours and essential restaurant information. * STREAMLINED NAVIGATION: Effortlessly explore our menu and locate your favorite WaBa Grill items. * ORDERING & TRACKING: Order for dine-in, take-out, or delivery and get your food when you want – whether it’s ASAP or scheduled for later. Plus, stay updated on your order's status and know exactly when it's ready!
The Cookie Element
This app allows users to order custom desserts and register for baking classes or special events. It also features a loyalty program where customers can earn credits towards future purchases.
- Order custom desserts
- Register for classes
- Sign up for events
- Join Elemental Rewards program
- Earn Cookie Credits
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Order desserts, register for classes or events, and join our Elemental Rewards program to earn Cookie Credits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: The Cookie Element at free against WaBa Rewards's free with in-app purchases. WaBa Rewards's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WaBa Rewards against 5.0 for The Cookie Element. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaBa Rewards has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WaBa Rewards ships an update every 5 months, The Cookie Element every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WaBa Rewards | The Cookie Element |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 388 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waba Grill Franchise Corp | The Cookie Element, Inc. |
Customer experience
WaBa Rewards
The Cookie Element
Bugs and requests
WaBa Rewards
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Rewards not redeemable
- Orders not received by stores
- Coupons not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Customize orders (e.g. no carrots)
- Add kids menu to app
- Improve location search and ordering
- Add option to leave notes for orders
The Cookie Element
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WaBa Rewards
No in-app purchases
The Cookie Element
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WaBa Rewards free?
Is The Cookie Element free?
Which has better reviews, WaBa Rewards or The Cookie Element?
Do WaBa Rewards or The Cookie Element have ads?
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