# Starbucks vs Casey's

Starbucks and Casey's both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Starbucks's written reviews are positive against 52% of Casey's's. Starbucks also leads on ratings volume (8.3M vs 432K) and chart position (#7 vs #65). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.8 for Casey's. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks has 8.3M ratings behind it against 432K, 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 52% of Casey's's.

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, Casey's every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starbucks | Casey's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714/reviews)** | [4.8 (432K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caseys/id1470522110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3M** | 432K |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #65 |
| Size | 221 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/331177718) | [Casey's General Stores, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237913092) |

## What reviewers say

### Starbucks

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Food & Drink, #104 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time, customize your perfect beverage, and earn rewards with every purchase. Manage your Starbucks Card, send eGifts, and find nearby stores with hours and amenities.

**Highlights:** Order ahead and customize drinks, Earn Stars for free food and drinks, Save payment methods and scan to pay, Send and save eGifts, Find nearby stores and view amenities, Track Starbucks Rewards status

**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


### Casey's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caseys/id1470522110)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order handmade pizza, snacks, and groceries for delivery or pickup. Earn points on purchases to redeem for food, drinks, or fuel, and access exclusive deals and offers. Participate in games and giveaways for more chances to win prizes.

**Highlights:** Earn and redeem rewards points, Exclusive deals and offers, Simple mobile ordering, Delivery, curbside pickup, or carryout, Handmade pizza with fresh ingredients, Giveaways and instant win games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient ordering
- 👍 Friendly staff
- 🍕 Great pizza
- 💰 Rewards program
- 🕰️ 24/7 availability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow order preparation
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💸 Inconsistent pricing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Rewards not tracking properly
- Payment processing issues
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Outdated information and deals

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize pizza toppings
- Real-time order status updates
- Improved rewards program
- Persistent login and saved preferences
- Easier navigation and UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starbucks free?

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

### Is Casey's free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Starbucks or Casey's?

Starbucks is rated higher. Starbucks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.3M ratings, while Casey's averages 4.8 from 432K ratings.

### Do Starbucks or Casey's have ads?

Both Starbucks and Casey's show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starbucks or Casey's?

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, and Casey's every 2 weeks. Most recently, Starbucks was updated on September 25, 2026 and Casey's on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Starbucks or Casey's?

Starbucks currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Casey's at #65. 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.*