ZERO& vs Sam’s General Store
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZERO&
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.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Store locator with directions
- Secure in-app payments
- Order history tracking
- Digital gift cards
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Welcom to the Zero& app, a convenient way to order your favorite Zero& drinks, bread and cakes on the go, with a seamless ordering and payment experience. Features: Earn Points: Every purchase you make with Zero& earns you points that can be redeemed for rewards. Redeem Rewards: Use your points to redeem exclusive offers and discounts on your favorite drinks, bread or cakes. Find a Store: Use the store locator to find the nearest Zero& store, get directions, and check store hours. Order Ahead: Pre-order your drinks and skip the line when you arrive at the store. Payment: Quick and secure payment options, including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Order History: Keep track of all your past orders, so you never forget your favorite drink. Gift Cards: Give the gift of delicious fruit tea with Zero& gift cards. Tipping: Leave a tip for your favorite barista directly through the app. Get the Zero& app now and enjoy the convenience and benefits of being a Zero& customer! We are delicious. We are colorful. We are healthy. We are Zero&.
Sam’s General Store
Easily order food and drinks in advance and earn exclusive rewards. This application streamlines the ordering process for a convenient customer experience.
- Advance ordering
- Rewards program
- Streamlined process
- Customer convenience
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The Sam's General Store app allows customers to easily order ahead and receive great rewards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZERO& at 4.7 against Sam’s General Store's 3.7. ZERO& also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (378 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ZERO& holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZERO& has 378 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ZERO& ships an update fortnightly, Sam’s General Store every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZERO& | Sam’s General Store |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (378 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 378 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fuji Incorporated | Espressly, Inc. |
Customer experience
ZERO&
Sam’s General Store
Bugs and requests
ZERO&
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and account creation issues
- Ordering problems and refund difficulties
- Inconsistent app performance and functionality
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Sam’s General Store
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ZERO&
No in-app purchases
Sam’s General Store
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ZERO& free?
Is Sam’s General Store free?
Which has better reviews, ZERO& or Sam’s General Store?
Do ZERO& or Sam’s General Store have ads?
Which is updated more often, ZERO& or Sam’s General Store?
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