# Cafe Grumpy vs NYC Lines

The clearest difference is rating: NYC Lines at 5.0 against Cafe Grumpy's 4.3. NYC Lines also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Cafe Grumpy's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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.

NYC Lines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cafe Grumpy has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cafe Grumpy ships an update every 3 weeks, NYC Lines monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cafe Grumpy | NYC Lines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-grumpy/id1445476556/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-lines/id6793991040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cafe Grumpy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445476555) | [Aidan Mahaffey](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793991042) |

## What reviewers say

### Cafe Grumpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-grumpy/id1445476556)

Order and pay for your favorite coffee, tea, and pastries from a local specialty roaster. Browse the menu, customize your items, and enjoy express pickup at any location. Find unique cafe experiences in NYC and Miami.

**Highlights:** Browse menu and specials, Customize orders, Order and pay with saved card, Express pickup, Find cafe locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NYC Lines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-lines/id6793991040)

This app provides a crowd-sourced map of wait times at bars and froyo shops across New York City. See real-time busyness levels and forecasts to plan your night out efficiently.

**Highlights:** Crowd-sourced bar wait times, Real-time busyness map, Wait time forecasts, Filters for open spots, Bar and Froyo modes, Friend activity tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cafe Grumpy free?

Cafe Grumpy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NYC Lines free?

NYC Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cafe Grumpy or NYC Lines?

NYC Lines is rated higher. Cafe Grumpy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while NYC Lines averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cafe Grumpy or NYC Lines have ads?

Cafe Grumpy shows ads; NYC Lines does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cafe Grumpy or NYC Lines?

Cafe Grumpy ships an update every 3 weeks, and NYC Lines monthly. Most recently, Cafe Grumpy was updated on October 6, 2026 and NYC Lines on September 30, 2026.

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