# Better Buzz vs taste & thirst

The clearest difference is ads: Better Buzz at none against taste & thirst's shown. Better Buzz also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). taste & thirst's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Better Buzz against 5.0 for taste & thirst. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Better Buzz has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Better Buzz ships an update every 3 months, taste & thirst every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Better Buzz | taste & thirst |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-buzz/id1590316572/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taste-and-thirst/id6701826596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Better Buzz Coffee LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590316574) | [Scavego Interactive Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553707583) |

## What reviewers say

### Better Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-buzz/id1590316572)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time and earn rewards with every purchase. Enjoy exclusive member perks like a free birthday drink and the ability to redeem points for free items. Auto-reload your gift card and get extra points for inviting friends.

**Highlights:** Order ahead and skip the line, Earn points for free drinks and food, Free sign-up drink after first purchase, Free birthday drink, Redeem points for various items, Auto-reload gift card, Refer friends for extra points

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service and friendly staff
- 🚀 Quick and efficient service
- ☕ Delicious coffee and food
- 💯 Excellent overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent app
- ⏱️ Long wait times and lines
- 🔒 Issues with mobile ordering and payments
- 🤔 Difficulty earning and redeeming rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Mobile ordering issues with declined payments
- Rewards not properly tracked or credited
- Difficulty navigating app features and screens

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay integration
- Improve mobile app usability and stability
- Provide more customization options for drinks
- Enhance rewards program and make it easier to use


### taste & thirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taste-and-thirst/id6701826596)

Discover a downtown sports bar offering American fare and a unique happy hour experience with two daily sessions. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere perfect for catching games and socializing.

**Highlights:** American fare menu, Sports bar atmosphere, Downtown San Diego location, Happy Hour twice daily, Game day viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better Buzz free?

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

### Is taste & thirst free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Better Buzz or taste & thirst?

taste & thirst is rated higher. Better Buzz averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while taste & thirst averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Better Buzz or taste & thirst have ads?

taste & thirst shows ads; Better Buzz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Better Buzz or taste & thirst?

Better Buzz ships an update every 3 months, and taste & thirst every 2 days. Most recently, Better Buzz was updated on October 26, 2026 and taste & thirst on October 6, 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.*