RWRD vs Local Coffee Perks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RWRD
Find and support local independent coffee shops with digital loyalty cards. Earn rewards faster, discover new venues, and access exclusive deals and perks within the coffee community.
- Discover local independent coffee shops
- Contactless digital loyalty cards
- Earn rewards and free coffee
- Exclusive discounts and perks
- Explore coffee culture
- Local guide and maps
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Discover and support local shops, never lose out on loyalty stamps again and start exploring the independent coffee community. Guide & Maps Stop sleepwalking into high street chains & find incredible independent coffee shops in your area with our ‘Local to You’ guide. Easily see the best spots around you with RWRD maps and check out the latest deals on our News & Offers feed. Contactless loyalty Never miss out on collecting stamps at your favourite venue; download the app for free and find a collection of digital loyalty cards, from your local, to those venues you need to discover. RWRD+ Join our community. Earn free coffee faster, enjoy perks at RWRD shops, redeem exclusive discounts with select independent online brands and explore coffee culture with RWRD+.
Local Coffee Perks
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At Local Coffee Perks, we believe the best moments happen over a great cup of coffee, and the strongest communities are built around the local businesses that pour them. Local Coffee Perks is the ultimate digital loyalty pass for the regulars. We’re replacing easily lost, eco-wasteful paper stamp cards with a single, sleek digital pass right on your phone. Support independent cafes—the true heartbeats of our high streets—without needing to download a dozen different apps. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: • NEVER LOSE A STAMP: Your coffee history and free drink balances are tracked automatically in real-time. Just flash your QR code at the till. • THE OPEN NETWORK: Look out for the 'LCP+ Global Passport' badge! Earn a stamp at an indie café in London, and redeem your free coffee at a partner café in Manchester. • DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVOURITE: Easily find participating local heroes based on your needs—whether you need fast Wi-Fi, alternative milks, or a dog-friendly spot. By choosing to shop local, you aren't just buying a daily coffee; you are investing in your neighbourhood and keeping the independent spirit thriving. Ditch the paper card. Join the loop. For the regulars.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local Coffee Perks at none against RWRD's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. RWRD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Local Coffee Perks asks for nothing beyond the download.
RWRD ships an update every 3 weeks, Local Coffee Perks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RWRD | Local Coffee Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RWRD Ltd. | Digital Product Studio ltd |
Bugs and requests
RWRD
Reported bugs
17 issues- App not working after iOS updates
- Cannot log in
- Throws errors on password reset
- App has been down
- Blank page when trying to find venues
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- Doesn't register stamps
- Frequent 'Oops something went wrong' messages
- Rarely gives stamps first time
- Stamp button not working
- App crashes
- Freezes on profile
- JSON parse error on login
- Notifications promoting other apps
- iPhone 7 not supported
- Subsequent rewards not registering
- Slow to load and stamp
- Stamp collection issues after iOS security updates
Requested features
7 requests- More coffee shops to sign up
- Update venue information
- Improve app performance and speed
- Fix bugs related to stamp collection and redemption
- Ensure compatibility with older iPhone models
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- Improve customer support response times
- Stop asking for reviews repeatedly
Local Coffee Perks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RWRD
- RWRD+$2.991 Month
Local Coffee Perks
No in-app purchases
