# Wetzel's Pretzels vs Cookie Plug

The clearest difference is ads: Wetzel's Pretzels at none against Cookie Plug's shown. Wetzel's Pretzels also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 383). Cookie Plug's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.8 for Wetzel's Pretzels against 4.8 for Cookie Plug. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wetzel's Pretzels has 7.1K ratings behind it against 383, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Wetzel's Pretzels's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cookie Plug's.

Wetzel's Pretzels ships an update every 2 months, Cookie Plug every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wetzel's Pretzels | Cookie Plug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wetzels-pretzels/id1637424029/reviews) | **[4.8 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-plug/id1673571981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 383 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [THE COOKIE PLUG GROUP, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672658371) |

## What reviewers say

### Wetzel's Pretzels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wetzels-pretzels/id1637424029)

This app allows users to earn rewards on menu items, order ahead for pickup or delivery, and find nearby locations. Users receive a free pretzel after their first order and can redeem points for various menu items and enjoy special offers.

**Highlights:** Earn and redeem rewards points, Order ahead for pickup, Delivery options available, Find nearest locations, Save favorite orders, Refer friends for rewards

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🚀 Efficient service
- 🥨 Delicious pretzels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (crashes, loading problems, verification emails not arriving)
- 🔍 Inconsistent in-app and in-store menu options
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing order requirements (minimum order amounts)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to redeem rewards in-store
- Rewards not properly tracking purchases
- Device/account restrictions preventing new sign-ups

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Expand in-app menu to match in-store offerings
- Allow more flexibility in order minimums


### Cookie Plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-plug/id1673571981)

Order freshly baked cookies and signature beverages for pickup or delivery. Save favorite orders, earn points, and redeem rewards through a loyalty program.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Delivery to your door, Save favorite orders, Earn loyalty points, Redeem rewards, Birthday offers

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wetzel's Pretzels free?

Wetzel's Pretzels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cookie Plug free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wetzel's Pretzels or Cookie Plug?

Cookie Plug is rated higher. Wetzel's Pretzels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Cookie Plug averages 4.8 from 383 ratings.

### Do Wetzel's Pretzels or Cookie Plug have ads?

Cookie Plug shows ads; Wetzel's Pretzels does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wetzel's Pretzels or Cookie Plug?

Wetzel's Pretzels ships an update every 2 months, and Cookie Plug every 3 months. Most recently, Wetzel's Pretzels was updated on September 14, 2026 and Cookie Plug on June 9, 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.*