# Starbucks vs Jamba

Starbucks and Jamba both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Starbucks's written reviews are positive against 24% of Jamba's. Starbucks also leads on ratings volume (8.4M vs 134K) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Jamba's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 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 Jamba. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks has 8.4M ratings behind it against 134K, 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 24% of Jamba's.

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, Jamba monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starbucks | Jamba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714/reviews)** | [4.8 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamba/id932885438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4M** | 134K |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #154 |
| Size | 232 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/331177718) | [Jamba Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018119687) |

## What reviewers say

### Starbucks

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Food & Drink, #98 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


### Jamba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamba/id932885438)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite smoothies and bowls for delivery or pickup. Customize your selections, save favorites, and find nearby locations. Earn rewards for your purchases.

**Highlights:** Order delivery or pickup, Find nearby locations, Order and pay ahead, Customize smoothies and bowls, Save favorite orders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Smooth app design
- 💡 Dietary restrictions feature
- 🚀 Quick pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches
- 💰 Hidden fees and charges
- 🤔 Inconsistent in-store experience
- 🤔 Inability to cancel/modify orders
- 🤔 Rewards system issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing
- Login and account issues
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Rewards not properly tracked

**Requested features**

- Option to customize orders with special instructions
- Ability to view nutritional information
- Integration with other delivery services
- Improved location selection and order tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starbucks free?

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

### Is Jamba free?

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

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

Starbucks is rated higher. Starbucks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.4M ratings, while Jamba averages 4.8 from 134K ratings.

### Do Starbucks or Jamba have ads?

Starbucks shows ads; Jamba does not.

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

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, and Jamba monthly. Most recently, Starbucks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Jamba on October 25, 2026.

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

Starbucks currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Jamba at #154. 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.*