Marlow's Tavern vs Summit Coffee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marlow's Tavern
This app allows users to join a rewards program, earn points for visits and referrals, and access exclusive benefits. Users can also view the menu, order food online, and purchase gift cards.
- Join rewards club
- Earn rewards for visits
- Refer-a-friend rewards
- View menu
- Order food online
- Purchase gift cards
- View account balance
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Are you an Insider? Earning Marlow’s rewards is now easier than ever with the Marlow's app! Download it today for free and you’ll be able to: • Join our club and begin earning rewards today. • Check in easily with your server – and earn rewards for visits. • Earn rewards on your birthday and when you refer a friend. • View our menu and order online right from the app. • Purchase gift cards. • View your member account balance and your rewards. • Add missed visits. • Be the first to know about new menu items, special events, and more!
Summit Coffee
Easily order your favorite coffee drinks and earn loyalty rewards. Stay informed about all the latest news and events from the coffee shop.
- Order coffee drinks
- Earn loyalty perks
- Stay updated on events
- Convenient ordering
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Use the Summit Coffee app to find your nearest location, view our menu, and place an order. Save time by ordering ahead. Earn loyalty points and track your rewards status from within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Summit Coffee at none against Marlow's Tavern's shown. Summit Coffee also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Summit Coffee holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summit Coffee has 2.6K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Marlow's Tavern's written reviews are positive against 56% of Summit Coffee's.
Marlow's Tavern ships an update every 5 months, Summit Coffee every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marlow's Tavern | Summit Coffee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (173 ratings) | 4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | 56.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 173 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paytronix Systems Inc | Summit Coffee |
Customer experience
Marlow's Tavern
Summit Coffee
User reviews
Marlow's Tavern
From 173 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great food quality
- 👍 Awesome staff
- 👍 Great atmosphere
- 👍 Generous rewards program
- 👍 Easy to use app
Room to improve
- 🐛 App errors validating orders
- 🐛 App not working/server errors
- 🐛 Invalid authentication token errors
- 🐛 App compatibility issues with older iPhones
- 🐛 App menu doesn't match online ordering
Summit Coffee
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Amazing coffee and staff
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🤝 Great community involvement
Room to improve
- 🐛 Checkout issues
- 🔒 Invasive privacy concerns
- 🔍 Difficult gift card purchase
Bugs and requests
Marlow's Tavern
Reported bugs
9 issues- Error Validating Basket
- Error Validating Order
- Server error on button push
- Invalid authentication token
- App not compatible with older iPhones
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- App doesn't let you order online
- App menu doesn't match online ordering
- Card won't go through
- No Apple Pay integration
Requested features
11 requests- Add option for notes (e.g., no onions, dressing on side)
- Allow customization of salmon (blackened or not)
- Add option to request extra sauces on the side
- Bring back Shrimp Campanelle specialty meal
- Add option to pay check from the app
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- Add modifiers to app for dietary restrictions (e.g., no tomatoes)
- Online ordering functionality in the app
- Link in app to leave feedback/write a review
- Staff to ask about app check-ins
- One login for both app and website
- Apple Pay integration
Summit Coffee
Reported bugs
3 issues- Checkout not working
- App getting stuck on new customer flow
- App unable to find stores
Requested features
2 requests- Clear gift card purchase option
- Improved login and account management
In-app purchases
Marlow's Tavern
No in-app purchases
Summit Coffee
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Marlow's Tavern free?
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