Cali Coffee vs Carrot Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cali Coffee
This app allows users to pay for their orders using a digital card, earn loyalty points, and redeem rewards. Browse the menu, find nearby locations, and stay updated on specials and promotions.
- Contactless payment via QR code
- Integrated loyalty program
- Browse full menu
- Find nearby locations
- View past orders
- Receive special offers
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The long-awaited Cali Coffee® App is finally here! Enhance your Cali experience with contactless pay, integrated Cali Rewards, and more! Features: Pay Through the App: Charge Up your digital Cali Card to pay and earn points with a simple QR code scan at any location. Cali Points will automatically be added to your loyalty account to earn rewards with every purchase! Cali Rewards: Already a Cali Rewards member? Seamlessly link your existing account to the App and all of your existing points and rewards will transfer over for easy access. Not a member yet? Sign up from the App or swing by any location and we will be more than happy to get you signed up! It's free and only takes a few seconds. Browse The Menu: Take a look at our extensive drink menu and find the perfect drink for your taste and mood. Stay In The Loop: Keep an eye out for specials, promos, and updates. Make sure to check back often so you don't miss any of the action! Find A Location Near You: Find your local Cali Coffee, or find one nearby when you're on the go. Can't remember what you ordered last time? No worries - the Last Visit tab will tell you exactly what you ordered last time, including any customizations and modifications you may have added! Stylize your App: Update your name and photo, customize your background, change your privacy settings, and more from the Profile tab.
Carrot Express
Order healthy and delicious food for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards and points with every purchase. Easily reorder your favorite meals with a single click.
- Order for pickup or delivery
- Earn rewards points
- Schedule orders
- Easy reordering
- Signup and birthday rewards
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Order ahead, receive surprise perks, and earn rewards on your fresh, healthy favorites. Download it today for free and you'll be able to: • Join our rewards program and begin earning rewards today. • Find a Carrot that's closest to your location. • Check out our menu. • View your member account balance and your rewards. • Add stored value to your account at any time with the recharge feature. • Check in to let us know you've arrived - and get points for visits. • Get notifications from us announcing new menu items, special events, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cali Coffee at 88% against Carrot Express's 19%. Cali Coffee also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Carrot Express's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (171 vs 55). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Cali Coffee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 171 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Cali Coffee's written reviews are positive against 19% of Carrot Express's.
Cali Coffee ships an update every 7 months, Carrot Express every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cali Coffee | Carrot Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (55 ratings) — better | 3.1 (171 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 19.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 171 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cali Coffee LLC | Carrot Express |
Customer experience
Cali Coffee
Carrot Express
Bugs and requests
Cali Coffee
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Carrot Express
Reported bugs
11 issues- App glitches when placing orders
- Promo codes fail to apply
- Order status updates not functioning
- Cannot cancel or change orders
- Delivery option automatically reverts to pickup
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- Rewards redemption shows 'Invalid Authentication Token' error
- Orders not sent to restaurant
- Delivery tracking unavailable despite confirmation
- Navigation buttons don't always respond
- Automatic tip re-adds after removal
- Menu customization options missing
Requested features
9 requests- Apple Pay integration
- Ability to add special instructions and customizations
- Improved order tracking and delivery status updates
- Order cancellation and modification in app
- Direct contact with delivery drivers
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- Better app navigation and modernized UI
- Toast app integration or migration
- Add extra protein and customization options
- Loyalty points migration from previous system
In-app purchases
Cali Coffee
No in-app purchases
Carrot Express
No in-app purchases
Questions
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