Bootlegger Coffee Company vs Cafe Flava
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bootlegger Coffee Company
This app allows users to earn loyalty points on purchases, make contactless payments, and send digital gift vouchers. It also features a store locator to find nearby branches with their details.
- Earn loyalty points on purchases
- Contactless in-app payments
- Send digital gift vouchers
- Find nearby store locations
- View store trading hours and details
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Earn Loyalty You will be earning a % back for every purchase made with the app, using in-app payments or regular payment methods (credit card etc) Contactless Payment You have the ability to load your card onto the Bootlegger APP, earn & pay in one transaction. (All secured through WiGroup) Sending Vouchers Gift voucher sending is now enabled. You can send friends & family value based vouchers to their app/phone numbers and they will be able to redeem them at any nearby Bootlegger store. Store Locator Find the nearest store to you will all the relevant details, including address, number & trading hours.
Cafe Flava
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Welcome to Cafe Flava, your go-to spot for delicious eats on-the-go! Our modern and cozy canteen offers a variety of delicious fresh food, freshly baked deli items, and healthy snacks to fuel your day. From classic favourites to innovative creations, our menu is designed to satisfy your cravings and inspire your taste buds. Cafe Flava is the perfect destination for a flavourful and convenient experience. Imagine a canteen that feels more like your hangout spot, with an offering that goes beyond the usual canteen fare. Cafe Flava is a mobile app designed to connect parents and students with Cafe Flava units at their campus. The app allows users to view menus and pre-order online for pickup or delivery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bootlegger Coffee Company at every 2 months against Cafe Flava's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bootlegger Coffee Company ships an update every 2 months, Cafe Flava every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bootlegger Coffee Company | Cafe Flava |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (77 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yoyo SA (PTY) Ltd | 5loyalty |
Bugs and requests
Bootlegger Coffee Company
Reported bugs
19 issues- Vouchers disappear after a while
- Account auto-locks and pin reset doesn't work
- Unable to recover locked accounts
- App screen freezes, requiring re-installation
- Vouchers take a long time to download
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- Gift voucher not appearing on recipient's app
- App not compatible with all mobile numbers
- Credit card details update/loading issues
- Token scanning frequently fails
- QR payment does not allow adding a tip
- Invalid email error during registration
- OTP not arriving for registration
- Authentication failed during OTP verification
- QR code scanning for loyalty points fails due to expired bill
- Forgot password process fails
- Previous app users struggling to sign in to new app
- Coupon retrieval issues at the store
- Tokens not being loaded when scanning for them
- Camera access issues on iOS
Requested features
10 requests- Improve app interface simplicity
- Ensure voucher redemption reliability
- Fix account locking and recovery issues
- Speed up voucher download times
- Improve token scanning functionality
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- Allow tipping via QR payment
- Ensure gift vouchers are delivered reliably
- Fix credit card update issues
- Make registration process smoother (OTP delivery)
- Allow Google/Apple ID sign-in
Cafe Flava
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bootlegger Coffee Company
No in-app purchases
Cafe Flava
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bootlegger Coffee Company free?
Is Cafe Flava free?
Do Bootlegger Coffee Company or Cafe Flava have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bootlegger Coffee Company or Cafe Flava?
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