# Starbucks vs Cinnabon

Starbucks and Cinnabon both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Starbucks's written reviews are positive against 34% of Cinnabon's. Starbucks also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.5M vs 9.1K). Cinnabon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Cinnabon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks has 8.5M ratings behind it against 9.1K, 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 34% of Cinnabon's.

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, Cinnabon every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starbucks | Cinnabon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714/reviews)** | [4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinnabon/id1532016072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5M** | 9.1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #101 |
| Size | 232 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/331177718) | [Cinnabon® Franchisor SPV LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532016074) |

## What reviewers say

### Starbucks

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Food & Drink, #124 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily order and pay for your favorite drinks and food ahead of time. Join the rewards program to earn Stars for free items, exclusive benefits, and birthday treats. Find nearby stores and manage your Starbucks Cards.

**Highlights:** Order ahead and customize drinks, Earn Stars for free food and drinks, Exclusive member benefits and birthday rewards, Save favorite stores and past orders, Send and save eGifts, Find nearby stores with hours and amenities

**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


### Cinnabon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinnabon/id1532016072)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite cinnamon rolls for delivery or pickup, and earn rewards with every purchase. Sign up to receive a sweet treat and enjoy exclusive offers. Track your points and redeem them for delicious Cinnabon items.

**Highlights:** Contactless mobile ordering, Delivery and pickup options, Earn points on purchases, Redeem points for rewards, Exclusive offers and surprises, Bakery locator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app experience
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Delicious Cinnabon products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Password recovery issues
- 🐛 Rewards system not working properly
- 🐛 Delivery issues (cold food)
- 🐛 Barcode scanning not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- App not launching on iOS devices
- Inability to select drink size
- Rewards not being properly applied

**Requested features**

- Bring back Cinnastix/CinnaSticks
- Improve rewards program and make it more accessible


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starbucks free?

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

### Is Cinnabon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Starbucks or Cinnabon?

Starbucks is rated higher. Starbucks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.5M ratings, while Cinnabon averages 4.8 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Starbucks or Cinnabon have ads?

Starbucks shows ads; Cinnabon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Starbucks or Cinnabon?

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, and Cinnabon every 2 months. Most recently, Starbucks was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cinnabon on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Starbucks or Cinnabon?

Starbucks currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Cinnabon at #101. 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.*