# Sycamore Ordering vs Winans

The clearest difference is update cadence: Winans at every 6 weeks against Sycamore Ordering's every 11 months. Winans also leads on ratings volume (711 vs 1). Sycamore Ordering's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 5.0 for Sycamore Ordering against 4.9 for Winans. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winans has 711 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sycamore Ordering ships an update every 11 months, Winans every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sycamore Ordering | Winans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sycamore-ordering/id1592605182/reviews)** | [4.9 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winans/id6449898670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **711** |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Good Food Hospitality Management LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544035677) | [Incentivio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/485234245) |

## What reviewers say

### Sycamore Ordering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sycamore-ordering/id1592605182)

Order food ahead for pickup from a specific restaurant. Earn rewards for your purchases and stay informed about the latest updates and news from the establishment.

**Highlights:** Order in advance for pickup, Earn loyalty points, Receive latest news, Official restaurant app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Winans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winans/id6449898670)

Order your favorite coffee, chocolate, and beans ahead of time for convenient in-store pickup. Earn rewards points with every purchase to redeem for free treats. Discover exclusive specials and easily locate the nearest store.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering for drinks, beans, and chocolate, In-store pickup, Rewards points for purchases, Trackable rewards redemption, Specials and sales notifications, Store locator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ☕ High-quality coffee and beverages
- 👥 Excellent customer service and staff
- 🚀 Quick order pickup functionality
- 💳 Rewards program integration
- 👍 Easy repeat order feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent points accrual system
- 💸 Unexpected $0.15 app usage fee
- 🔍 Poor app discoverability for features
- ⚠️ Rewards redemption unclear/hidden
- 📱 Limited drink menu on app

**Reported bugs**

- Account creation deletes pending orders
- Reward promotion redemption button non-functional or hidden
- Store locator cannot find local locations
- Autofill not working on sign-up page
- Chocolate selection not displayed on final order summary

**Requested features**

- Apple Pay integration
- Favorites/saved drinks feature
- Expanded drink menu with all options
- Pre-populated drink customizations (syrup pumps)
- Dark chocolate vs milk chocolate visibility on order confirmation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sycamore Ordering free?

Sycamore Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Winans free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sycamore Ordering or Winans?

Sycamore Ordering is rated higher. Sycamore Ordering averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Winans averages 4.9 from 711 ratings.

### Do Sycamore Ordering or Winans have ads?

Neither Sycamore Ordering nor Winans shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sycamore Ordering or Winans?

Sycamore Ordering ships an update every 11 months, and Winans every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sycamore Ordering was updated on October 12, 2026 and Winans on October 16, 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.*