Rubio's vs Better Buzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rubio's
Easily order your favorite tacos, burritos, and bowls for pickup or delivery. Customize your meals, reorder past favorites, and earn rewards with a loyalty program. Find nearby locations and access exclusive deals.
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery
- Customize orders
- Quick reordering
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Find nearest locations
- Exclusive deals for members
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It’s like having San Diego’s iconic Original Fish Taco® in the palm of your hand! The Rubio’s app is the easiest way to get the Rubio’s tacos, burritos and bowls you crave for pickup or delivery. Plus, earn points and redeem rewards with Rubio’s Rewards! Features: o Order ahead for pickup or delivery o Quickly reorder your recent or favorite orders o Customize your order to get it how you like it o Quickly pay with Apple Pay o Earn and redeem points with Rubio’s Rewards o Scan your Rewards QR code at the register to earn points on your in-restaurant orders o Get exclusive deals and product news available only to Rubio’s Rewards members o Find and get directions to the nearest Rubio’s location
Better Buzz
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.
- 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
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Life’s Better Buzzed… and with rewards! The Better Buzz app is an easy and convenient way to order ahead and earn points towards free drinks, food and more! See member perks below. • Free Sign-Up Drink – earned after first purchase • Free Birthday Drink • Redeem Points Your Way ◦ 25 points = free drink modification ◦ 50 points = free brewed coffee, tea or espresso ◦ 100 points = free regular size drink ◦ 125 points = free large size drink ◦ 175 points = free food item ◦ 275 points = free 20oz bag of vanilla buzz ◦ 300 points = free retail mug ◦ Auto-Reload Your Gift Card • Get Extra Points for Inviting Friends • Order Ahead & Skip the Line • Exclusive Offers & More Download now to see what the buzz is all about!
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Verdict
Rubio's and Better Buzz both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Better Buzz's written reviews are positive against 35% of Rubio's's. Better Buzz also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked). Rubio's's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 4.8 for Rubio's against 4.9 for Better Buzz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Rubio's's written reviews are positive against 68% of Better Buzz's.
Rubio's ships an update every 3 weeks, Better Buzz every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Rubio's | Better Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17K ratings) | 4.9 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | 67.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. | Better Buzz Coffee LLC |
Customer experience
Rubio's
Better Buzz
User reviews
Rubio's
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Friendly and fast customer service
- 🚀 Convenient for pickup orders
- 👍 Great value and excellent meals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
- 🔒 Weak security features
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Automatic tip inclusion
- 🚫 Unable to use gift cards or rewards
Better Buzz
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great service and friendly staff
- 🚀 Quick and efficient service
- ☕ Delicious coffee and food
- 💯 Excellent overall experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent app
- ⏱️ Long wait times and lines
- 🔒 Issues with mobile ordering and payments
- 🤔 Difficulty earning and redeeming rewards
Bugs and requests
Rubio's
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to access rewards
- Order status and wait times are inaccurate
- Login and password reset issues
- Inability to use saved payment methods
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Pay integration
- Provide a section for special instructions
- Allow customization of side items
- Improve rewards program and coupons
Better Buzz
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
In-app purchases
Rubio's
No in-app purchases
Better Buzz
No in-app purchases
