Comparison

Zippy's vs Tradition Coffee Roasters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zippy's

Easily order your favorite local Hawaiian comfort foods with enhanced features. Preorder breakfast, reorder past meals with one touch, and redeem rewards effortlessly. Discover daily specials and enjoy delicious meals from a familiar menu.

Highlights
  • Preorder breakfast
  • One-touch favorites and recent orders
  • Easy Zipcoin Reward Points redemption
  • View daily and seasonal specials
  • Order classic Zippy's dishes
Features
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Your favorite Hawaii comfort food, now at your fingertips. Order ahead, earn rewards, save your go-tos, and stay in the know on seasonal specials—all in one place. Whether you are a longtime Zipster or trying us for the first time, the Zippy's app is the easiest way to explore local classics that have been loved for generations. Features Include: 1. Find your nearest Zippy’s location with ease 2. Order and pay ahead for pickup or delivery 3. Join Zipster Rewards to earn Zipcoin Reward Points™ on every qualifying order 4. Redeem your Zipcoin Reward Points™ for Zippy’s favorites and receive exclusive offers when you create an account 5. Save your favorite items and locations to reorder in just a few taps 6. Stay up to date on limited-time specials, online exclusives and featured items 7. Browse and search the full menu any time before you order Download the Zippy’s App today!

About

Tradition Coffee Roasters

Easily order freshly roasted coffee beans and prepared drinks from a local roaster. Skip the lines and parking hassles while enjoying high-quality coffee on the go. Discover the passion behind every cup.

Highlights
  • Order freshly roasted coffee beans
  • Order prepared coffee drinks
  • Skip lines and parking
  • Learn about coffee passion
  • Mobile ordering on the go
Features
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You asked for it, you got it! Ordering small-batch coffee just got a little easier. Shop our freshly roasted beans, order a drink, and learn why we are passionate about the coffee we offer. Avoid the lines, don’t bother with parking (we know it’s sometimes tough) and enjoy the same quality you always expect! Download now and start enjoying Kailua’s favorite roaster and coffee, on the go!

Screenshots

Zippy's4 screens
Tradition Coffee Roasters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Zippy's at 6.5K against Tradition Coffee Roasters's 2. Zippy's also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tradition Coffee Roasters's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tradition Coffee Roasters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zippy's has 6.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zippy's ships an update every 3 weeks, Tradition Coffee Roasters every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zippy's versus Tradition Coffee Roasters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZippy'sTradition Coffee Roasters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB82 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZippy's RestaurantsSavorLive

Customer experience

Zippy's

All ratings6,528 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative40.9%

Tradition Coffee Roasters

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Zippy's

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when selecting daily plates
  • Unable to redeem sign-up offer
  • Incorrect order fulfillment

Requested features

4 requests
  • Pay at store option
  • Breakfast all day
  • Ability to remove credit card info
  • Support for Apple Pay

Tradition Coffee Roasters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zippy's

No in-app purchases

None

Tradition Coffee Roasters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zippy's free?
Zippy's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tradition Coffee Roasters free?
Tradition Coffee Roasters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zippy's or Tradition Coffee Roasters?
Tradition Coffee Roasters is rated higher. Zippy's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Tradition Coffee Roasters averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Zippy's or Tradition Coffee Roasters have ads?
Neither Zippy's nor Tradition Coffee Roasters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zippy's or Tradition Coffee Roasters?
Zippy's ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tradition Coffee Roasters every 2 months. Most recently, Zippy's was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tradition Coffee Roasters on October 7, 2026.

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