Arabica vs Cup App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arabica
Order your favorite coffee ahead of time, customize your drink, and choose between store pickup or car service. Earn loyalty stamps and points to unlock exclusive rewards. Seamlessly pay with a secure, contactless e-wallet.
- Order ahead
- Customize drinks
- Store pickup
- Car service
- Loyalty rewards
- Contactless payment
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SEE THE WORLD THROUGH COFFEE % Arabica App has been specially brewed to reward your loyalty. Order Ahead - Skip the queue and order your coffee ahead of time - Customize your cup of coffee - Choose between store pick up or car service. Rewards Collect % Stamps and % Pointos to unlock rewards. %PAY Top-up your %PAY e-wallet for a seamless, secure, and contactless payment.
Cup App
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Powered By Value And Growth Advisory Cup helps you discover the best restaurant, cafe, and bakery offers near you — all on one simple map. Stop overpaying for food and drinks. Open Cup, see the deals around you, and save on every visit. DISCOVER NEARBY OFFERS See exclusive deals from restaurants, cafes, and bakeries right on the map. Everything nearby, in one place — no endless scrolling. BROWSE & FILTER EASILY Explore offers by category, distance, and deal type. Whether you're craving coffee, a quick bite, or fresh bakery treats, find what suits your taste in seconds. MAP VIEW FOR QUICK ACCESS Check the offers closest to you and get one-tap directions straight to the restaurant. No more guessing where the good deals are. TRENDING DEALS Discover today's featured offers and the hottest deals trending right now, updated daily. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Found a place you love? Save it to your favorites and come back to their latest offers anytime. OPEN OR CLOSED — KNOW BEFORE YOU GO See live open/closed status, opening hours, and price range for every restaurant before you head out. NEVER MISS A DEAL Get notified about new offers and updates from the restaurants near you. FOR RESTAURANT & CAFE OWNERS Cup isn't just for customers. Register your store, list your offers, and reach new customers in your area: • Create and manage offers in minutes • Showcase your restaurant with photos, hours, and location • Toggle your open/closed status in real time • Track active and inactive offers from one dashboard Available in English and Arabic, with full right-to-left support. Download Cup today and never pay full price at your favorite spots again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cup App at weekly against Arabica's every 3 weeks. 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.
Arabica ships an update every 3 weeks, Cup App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arabica | Cup App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEJOUD RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT COMPANY W.L.L | VALUE AND GROWTH ECONOMIC CONSULTING COMPANY SULTAN SUHAIL AL-FARHAN AND HIS PARTNERS |
Bugs and requests
Arabica
Reported bugs
4 issues- Stamps/points not counting correctly
- App freezing and crashing
- Registration process not working
- Location services constantly prompting
Requested features
4 requests- Add 'My Usual' order option
- Implement note/comment section for orders
- Expand to more regions (Canada, etc.)
- Improve points/rewards tracking
Cup App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arabica
No in-app purchases
Cup App
No in-app purchases
