Comparison

Starbucks vs Freddy’s

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

Head to head
About

Starbucks

Order your favorite Starbucks drinks and food ahead of time for quick pickup. Earn Stars with the Rewards program for free food, drinks, and exclusive benefits. Manage your Starbucks Cards and send eGifts easily.

Highlights
  • Mobile ordering and customization
  • Starbucks Rewards program
  • Earn Stars for free items
  • Digital gift cards
  • Find nearby stores
  • Save favorite orders
Features
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Ordering ahead is just a download away. Get the Starbucks® app for an easier way to enjoy your favorites and discover Rewards in every sip as a member. ORDER SEAMLESSLY • Order in the app when you’re on your way • Customize and create your perfect drink • Save your favorite stores • View past orders & save custom drinks • Save payment methods and scan to pay in stores • Tip your barista for your delicious drink JOIN STARBUCKS® REWARDS • Earn Stars to use on free food & drinks • Start at Green status & level up to Gold or Reserve for exclusive benefits • Enjoy a free drink on your birthday*, plus more time to redeem as you level up • Try one free customization a month on Free Mod Mondays** • Enjoy early access to new items • Get Bonus Stars for digitally reloading your Starbucks Card (minimum $30) • Explore games and offers just for you SEND & SAVE eGIFTS • Save all your Starbucks Cards in one spot • Send eGifts via email, text, or messaging app • Choose from unique designs for every occasion FIND A STORE • See stores near you • Get directions and hours • View store amenities like drive-thru & Wi-Fi Must be a Starbucks Rewards member to enjoy exclusive member benefits and app features. *Birthday Reward: Green members: Redeemable on member’s birthday only, at participating stores. Gold members: Redeemable for 7 days starting on member’s birthday, at participating stores. Reserve members: Redeemable for 30 days starting on member’s birthday, at participating stores. Free birthday drink must be standard menu size. Excludes alcohol and multi-serve items. To qualify, you must have made at least one Star-earning transaction prior to your birthday each year. **Mod Monday: Redeemable at participating stores. Members will receive one free customization each month, up to $2 (pre-tax) each. Not valid for use with Rewards or other offers, discounts or promotions.

About

Freddy’s

Easily find nearby locations, customize and order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery. Save past orders and join a loyalty program to earn points for free food.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup or delivery
  • Customize food orders
  • Save favorite and recent orders
  • Earn points for rewards
  • Redeem points for free food
  • Secure payment options
Features
Currently charting
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• Quickly find your nearest Freddy’s and order ahead for carry-out, delivery or dine-in. Easily customize your Freddy’s favorites like our famous cooked-to-order steakburgers and fresh & creamy frozen custard. • Choose the toppings you want, add a side and a drink, and get your order just the way you want it. Save your favorite orders and view recent ones for fast, efficient reordering. • Join Freddy’s Rewards and earn 10 points for every dollar you spend. Collect points and cash them in for free Freddy’s. Track your point total, view the rewards you have available to redeem, and see how many more points you need for bigger rewards. • Securely save your payment information for easy checkout with a credit card or gift card. • Download the Freddy’s app for fast, easy ordering and join Freddy’s Rewards to start earning points today!

Screenshots

Starbucks4 screens
Freddy’s4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Freddy’s at none against Starbucks's shown. Freddy’s also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Starbucks's advantage is ratings volume (8.5M vs 125K) and review sentiment (73% vs 53%). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Starbucks against 4.9 for Freddy’s. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks has 8.5M ratings behind it against 125K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Starbucks's written reviews are positive against 53% of Freddy’s's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, Freddy’s monthly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Starbucks versus Freddy’s: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarbucksFreddy’s
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8.5M ratings) — better4.9 (125K ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8.5M — better125K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#6 — better#88
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStarbucks Coffee CompanyFreddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Customer experience

Starbucks

All ratings8,480,308 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews6,912 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.3%

Freddy’s

All ratings123,870 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews556 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

Starbucks

From 8.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
  • ⭐ Rewards program and tracking
  • 👍 User-friendly app design
  • 🕰️ Quick order pickup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable mobile ordering functionality
  • 🕰️ Slow order processing at some locations
  • 🤔 Lack of customization options
  • 💰 Forced minimum reload amount

Freddy’s

From 125K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🍔 Great food
  • 💰 Good deals and rewards
  • 🍦 Delicious custard
  • 👍 User-friendly app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 🔑 Login issues and inability to restore accounts
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance
  • 🚫 Inability to order for drive-thru pickup
  • 📍 Location-based restrictions for mobile orders

Bugs and requests

Starbucks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and inability to reset password
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inconsistent store information and mobile ordering availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to order and pay for just a cup of water or ice
  • Option to order pour-over coffee
  • Customizable nutrition information for drink orders
  • Store-specific ratings and performance tracking

Freddy’s

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App logging users out frequently
  • Inability to log in or reset password
  • Order details not saving or syncing properly
  • Rewards not being properly credited

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to order for drive-thru pickup
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Allow more customization options for orders
  • Simplify rewards program and make it easier to redeem

In-app purchases

None

Starbucks

No in-app purchases

None

Freddy’s

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starbucks free?
Starbucks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freddy’s free?
Freddy’s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Starbucks or Freddy’s?
Starbucks is rated higher. Starbucks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.5M ratings, while Freddy’s averages 4.9 from 125K ratings.
Do Starbucks or Freddy’s have ads?
Starbucks shows ads; Freddy’s does not.
Which is updated more often, Starbucks or Freddy’s?
Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, and Freddy’s monthly. Most recently, Starbucks was updated on November 10, 2026 and Freddy’s on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, Starbucks or Freddy’s?
Starbucks currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Freddy’s at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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