Lofty Coffee vs Crack Shack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lofty Coffee
Streamline your coffee runs with easy mobile ordering. Reorder past favorites or discover new drinks, all while skipping the queue. Enjoy a convenient way to get your caffeine fix.
- Mobile ordering ahead
- Skip the line
- View previous orders
- Save favorite orders
- Easy reordering
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Mobile ordering just got easier. With the Lofty Coffee app, you can now mobile order ahead and skip the line. Use the app to mobile order, view previous orders and favorites, and much more.
Crack Shack
This app rewards you for dining at a popular chicken restaurant. Earn points on every order, get early access to new menu items, and unlock exclusive discounts. You can also order ahead for pickup or delivery and find restaurant locations.
- Earn points on orders
- Early access to new items
- Exclusive app-only discounts
- Mobile ordering for pickup/delivery
- Find locations and view menu
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Join The Crack Shack club and get rewarded every time you eat. Whether you’re a die-hard Firebird fan or just cracking into our craft chicken for the first time, the app makes every visit more rewarding. Why download The Crack Shack app? Earn Rewards: Rack up points every time you order. Get the First Bite: Members get early access to new items. Unlock Exclusive Offers: Surprise perks, app-only discounts, and more. Order Like a Pro: Skip the line with mobile ordering for pickup or delivery. Stay in the Loop: Find locations, view the full menu, and never miss a drop. The Crack Shack isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a vibe. Made with quality ingredients and serious flavor. Download the app now and join the flock.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crack Shack at 4.8 against Lofty Coffee's 2.2. Crack Shack also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (48 vs 16). On price, update cadence, 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.
Crack Shack holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Lofty Coffee's written reviews are positive against 50% of Crack Shack's.
Lofty Coffee ships an update every 8 months, Crack Shack every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lofty Coffee | Crack Shack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (16 ratings) | 4.8 (48 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LOFTY COFFEE INC. | The Crack Shack |
Customer experience
Lofty Coffee
Crack Shack
In-app purchases
Lofty Coffee
No in-app purchases
Crack Shack
No in-app purchases
