Hey Roost vs The Rusty Grind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hey Roost
This app allows you to conveniently order food and drinks ahead for pickup, saving you time. You can also pay in-store and earn rewards with every purchase, unlocking free items.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Pay in-store
- Earn Stars rewards
- Find nearby stores
- View store amenities
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The Roost app is a convenient way to pay in store or skip the line and order ahead. Rewards are built right in, so you'll collect Stars and start earning free drinks and food with every purchase. Pay in store Save time and earn Rewards when you pay with the Roost app at our stores. Order ahead Customize and place your order, and pick up from a nearby store without waiting in line. Find a store See stores near you, get directions, hours and view store amenities before you make the trip.
The Rusty Grind
Easily order food and drinks ahead for pickup, pay in-store, and earn rewards with every purchase. Track your progress towards free items and discover nearby locations with store details.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Pay in-store
- Earn Stars and rewards
- Track rewards progress
- Find nearby stores
- View store hours and amenities
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The The Rusty Grind app is a convenient way to pay in store or skip the line and order ahead. Rewards are built right in, so you'll collect Stars and start earning free drinks and food with every purchase. Pay in store Save time and earn Rewards when you pay with the The Rusty Grind app at our stores. Order ahead Customize and place your order, and pick up from a nearby store without waiting in line. Rewards Track your Stars and redeem Rewards for a free food or drink of your choosing. Receive custom offers as a The Rusty Grind Rewards™ member. Find a store See stores near you, get directions, hours and view store amenities before you make the trip.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Rusty Grind at 5.0 against Hey Roost's 4.5. Hey Roost's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 15). 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.
The Rusty Grind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 15 respectively.
Hey Roost ships an update every 3 weeks, The Rusty Grind every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hey Roost | The Rusty Grind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (71 ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ROOST RIVERSIDE, LLC | BIG MOUTH MARKETING LLC |
Customer experience
Hey Roost
The Rusty Grind
In-app purchases
Hey Roost
No in-app purchases
The Rusty Grind
No in-app purchases
