# Malone's vs Stepp Up Rewards

The clearest difference is ads: Stepp Up Rewards at none against Malone's's shown. Stepp Up Rewards also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Malone's's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 20 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Malone's against 5.0 for Stepp Up Rewards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Malone's ships an update every 7 months, Stepp Up Rewards every 20 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Malone's | Stepp Up Rewards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malones/id1527212675/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepp-up-rewards/id6443679566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 178 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paytronix Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/457012492) | [Estepp's Friendly Shell, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314339) |

## What reviewers say

### Malone's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malones/id1527212675)

This app allows users to join a rewards program for dining, retail, and travel. Manage your account, view menus, order food for pickup or delivery, make reservations, and purchase gift cards. Receive notifications about new items and events.

**Highlights:** Join BHG Rewards, Manage rewards balance, View menus, Order carry-out and delivery, Make reservations, Purchase gift cards, Receive notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stepp Up Rewards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepp-up-rewards/id6443679566)

Earn and redeem rewards at participating locations by scanning a barcode before payment or entering your Alt ID at the pump. Discover deals on snacks, beverages, and fuel, and track your progress and reward balance.

**Highlights:** Earn and redeem rewards, Scan barcode or enter Alt ID, Find deals on snacks, beverages, fuel, Track club offer status, View reward balance, Find nearby locations

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Malone's free?

Malone's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stepp Up Rewards free?

Stepp Up Rewards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Malone's or Stepp Up Rewards?

Stepp Up Rewards is rated higher. Malone's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stepp Up Rewards averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Malone's or Stepp Up Rewards have ads?

Malone's shows ads; Stepp Up Rewards does not.

### Which is updated more often, Malone's or Stepp Up Rewards?

Malone's ships an update every 7 months, and Stepp Up Rewards every 20 months. Most recently, Malone's was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stepp Up Rewards on October 24, 2026.

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