# Starbucks vs Wawa

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starbucks at 73% against Wawa's 12%. Starbucks also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (8.5M vs 65K). Wawa's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

Starbucks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks has 8.5M ratings behind it against 65K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Starbucks's written reviews are positive against 12% of Wawa's.

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, Wawa every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starbucks | Wawa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starbucks/id331177714/reviews)** | [4.5 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wawa/id938319774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5M** | 65K |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 12.1% 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 | **#6** | #44 |
| Size | 232 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/331177718) | [Wawa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/938319773) |

## What reviewers say

### Starbucks

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Food & Drink, #102 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


### Wawa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wawa/id938319774)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite Wawa items ahead of time for convenient pickup or delivery. Earn rewards points on every purchase to redeem for future favorites and enjoy exclusive promotions.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn rewards points on purchases, Redeem points for Wawa favorites, Browse full menu and reorder favorites, Scan rewards card for points and payment, Multiple payment options including gift card and Apple Pay

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Quick order pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Unreasonable pricing for rewards
- 🤔 Inconsistent app behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inaccurate order status updates
- Rewards not applying properly
- Location services not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Integrate with digital wallets
- Allow order customization
- Improve rewards program
- Provide more transparent pricing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starbucks free?

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

### Is Wawa free?

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

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

Starbucks is rated higher. Starbucks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.5M ratings, while Wawa averages 4.5 from 65K ratings.

### Do Starbucks or Wawa have ads?

Starbucks shows ads; Wawa does not.

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

Starbucks ships an update every 10 days, and Wawa every 2 months. Most recently, Starbucks was updated on November 9, 2026 and Wawa on November 9, 2026.

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

Starbucks currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Wawa at #44. 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.*