# Starbucks vs Freddy’s

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.

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 — 4.9 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Starbucks | Freddy’s |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714/reviews)** | [4.9 (125K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freddys/id1463076279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5M** | 125K |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #91 |
| Size | 234 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/331177718) | [Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612305243) |

## What reviewers say

### Starbucks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Food & Drink, #110 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freddys/id1463076279)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #5 in the App Store charts, and Freddy’s at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*