# BerkeleyBowl vs The Star App

The clearest difference is rating: The Star App at 5.0 against BerkeleyBowl's 4.5. BerkeleyBowl's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Star App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BerkeleyBowl has 225 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BerkeleyBowl | The Star App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berkeleybowl/id1510177143/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-star-app/id6780596863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **225** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Express Delivery Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413611315) | [1100 Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559206228) |

## What reviewers say

### BerkeleyBowl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berkeleybowl/id1510177143)

Order groceries from your favorite Berkeley Bowl stores and have them delivered to your door in as little as one hour. The app simplifies the grocery ordering process, saving you time for other priorities. Choose from immediate delivery or scheduled time slots for the most affordable option.

**Highlights:** Order groceries from Berkeley Bowl, Fast delivery (as soon as one hour), Convenient mobile ordering, Choose delivery time slots, Affordable delivery options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great produce selection
- 👍 Life saver service
- 👍 Easy to learn app (mostly)
- 👍 Direct pricing better than Instacart
- 👍 Convenient delivery/pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has quirks
- 🐛 Clunky search
- 🐛 Missing items in search
- 🐛 Unpleasant shopping experience
- 🐛 Poor search results

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App doesn't know location/address
- 🐛 Invalid phone number error
- 🐛 App quit during use
- 🐛 App would not allow new address entry

**Requested features**

- Add more payment options (gift cards, EBT)
- Improve search functionality
- Include all store items in app catalog
- Add ApplePay as payment method
- Increase character limit for delivery instructions


### The Star App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-star-app/id6780596863)

Easily order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery. Browse a selection of quality food options and enjoy a convenient ordering experience.

**Highlights:** Order food for pickup, Order food for delivery, Choose your meal, Convenient ordering

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BerkeleyBowl free?

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

### Is The Star App free?

The Star App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BerkeleyBowl or The Star App?

The Star App is rated higher. BerkeleyBowl averages 4.5 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while The Star App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BerkeleyBowl or The Star App have ads?

Neither BerkeleyBowl nor The Star App shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*