# ZERO& vs UCSC Menu

The clearest difference is ads: ZERO& at none against UCSC Menu's shown. ZERO& also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (376 vs 17). UCSC Menu's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ZERO& holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZERO& has 376 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of ZERO&'s written reviews are positive against 100% of UCSC Menu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZERO& | UCSC Menu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-and/id1555124519/reviews)** | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucsc-menu/id1670523487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **376** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 69 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuji Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555124521) | [Christian Knab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670523489) |

## What reviewers say

### ZERO&

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-and/id1555124519)

Order your favorite drinks, bread, and cakes for pickup with a seamless ordering and payment experience. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for exclusive rewards and discounts. Find nearby locations, pre-order to skip the line, and track your order history.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Earn and redeem rewards, Store locator with directions, Secure in-app payments, Order history tracking, Digital gift cards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Great rewards and loyalty program
- 🥤 Delicious drinks and food options
- 📱 Convenient app with essential features
- 🤝 Friendly and accommodating staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Long wait times and order fulfillment issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required personal information
- 💰 Expensive for a single drink
- 🚫 Inconsistent store hours and item availability

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Ordering problems and refund difficulties
- Inconsistent app performance and functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to view coupon codes online
- Improved order tracking and notifications
- Integration with more payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Better inventory management and real-time store updates


### UCSC Menu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucsc-menu/id1670523487)

This app provides UC Santa Cruz students with organized dining hall menus, including nutrition information and future date options. It also features an hours tab, a points calculator, and integration with GETMobile for easy dining hall access.

**Highlights:** Dining hall menu summaries, Detailed college menus, Nutrition information, Future date menus, Dining hall hours, Slug points calculator, GETMobile integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZERO& free?

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

### Is UCSC Menu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZERO& or UCSC Menu?

ZERO& is rated higher. ZERO& averages 4.7 out of 5 from 376 ratings, while UCSC Menu averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do ZERO& or UCSC Menu have ads?

UCSC Menu shows ads; ZERO& does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZERO& or UCSC Menu?

ZERO& ships an update fortnightly, and UCSC Menu fortnightly. Most recently, ZERO& was updated on October 14, 2026 and UCSC Menu on September 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.*