Comparison

Buona vs Cooper‘s Hawk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Buona

This app allows users to join a loyalty program for a Chicago-based Italian beef restaurant. Earn points on purchases, redeem rewards for free food, and access exclusive member offers. Order and pay directly through the app for convenient pickup or delivery.

Highlights
  • Earn points on purchases
  • Redeem rewards for free food
  • Exclusive member offers
  • Mobile order and pay
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Direct delivery
  • Store and use gift cards
Features
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Buona Rewards Join Chicago’s authentic family-owned Italian beef fanbase. Membership gives you access to great deals on some of Chicago’s most legendary foods, made using our family's recipes and old-school cooking methods. Loyalty Pays Off - Earn points with every purchase - Redeem rewards for free food - Unlock exclusive members-only offers and bonus point opportunities Mobile Order & Pay - Order and pay directly through the app - Apple Pay and Google Pay for fast, secure checkout - Get direct delivery through the app and save - Faster pick-ups with mobile order shelves Members-Only Exclusives - Special offers designed around you - Free delivery specials - Flash deals for SMS subscribers - Sneak peeks and specials on new menu items - Access to special events and foodie experiences Even More to Love - Redeem in-store with a quick scan and your reward applies automatically - Earn points and redeem in a single scan - Store, manage, and use gift cards directly in the app - Celebrate your birthday with a special reward - Find your nearest Buona location - Save your favorite orders for quick reordering - Track your points and rewards in one place - Missed points? Scan your receipt to claim them Download and registration required. Data rates may apply. Terms and conditions apply. See buona.com/rewards for details. Nutritional and allergen information available at buona.com/nutrition-allergens.

About

Cooper‘s Hawk

This app connects users to a winery and restaurant experience, offering features for both members and non-members. Explore menus, make reservations, discover wines, and manage your wine club benefits.

Highlights
  • Make Reservations
  • Browse Menus with Wine Pairings
  • Explore Wine Club Benefits
  • View Wine Tasting Notes
  • Find Restaurant Locations
  • Manage Member Account
  • Order Carryout
Features
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Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk was built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections. Our portfolio currently includes 49 Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant locations, the Cooper’s Hawk Wine Club, and two “by Cooper’s Hawk” brands – Esquire and Piccolo Buco. Cooper’s Hawk wines have won over 600 awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. The Cooper’s Hawk mobile app was created to make it easy for Cooper’s Hawk Wine Club Members to engage with their Club benefits, which include exclusive content and a new gifting feature, only available on the app! Users who are not a Member can still register for the app to explore our locations, menus, wines, wine-tasting experiences, and the Wine Club. MEMBERS: Log into your Wine Club account to get the most out of your membership! If you have never set up your online login credentials, please go to “Create An Account” first. NOT A MEMBER: You can log in if you already have an account created on our Carryout online ordering site. If not, go to “Create an Account” or “Join our Wine Club”! Highlights of main features: - HOME: The feather icon will always take you Home. Easy access to “Make a Reservation”, Wine Club Member Card, reminders/news, Our Wines with Tasting Notes, and other features. - RESERVATIONS: Fewer steps because your name, phone number, and favorite location will be pre-populated! - MENU (WITH WINE PAIRING): Browse the menu for Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants including Chef Recommendations, each item with a photo and wine-pairing recommendation. - JOIN THE WINE CLUB: Learn about all the benefits that come with a Wine Club membership! You can sign up on the app and use your benefits right away! - LOCATIONS: Explore, find, and heart a location. View photos, the address, hours, phone numbers, upcoming events, and more! Share a location and get directions. - ACCOUNT: Track your Wine Club points, bottles, rewards, tastings, and more. You can also update your profile and adjust your membership. - WINE (WITH TASTING NOTES): Show available wines in your Member account and your pickup history. Each wine clicks to Tasting Notes for your reference! Not a Member? Join our Wine Club. - MEMBER CARD: Easy access to your electronic Member card (card icon on the top right-hand corner) on the Home screen - ORDER CARRYOUT: For Members, you will be seamlessly linked to our carryout site without having to log in, and you will be able to add your wine club bottle to your order and take advantage of your carryout discount, plus earn points! - INSIDER GIFTING: Members will be able to purchase a Wine of the Month and “text” or email it to a friend, letting them know that they can pick up or enjoy the exclusive gift bottle at any of our locations. For the best experience, use the latest version of iOS. The app is supported on the two most recent major iOS versions and newer.

Screenshots

Buona4 screens
Cooper‘s Hawk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Buona at free against Cooper‘s Hawk's freemium. Buona also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 44%). Cooper‘s Hawk's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 12K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Buona against 4.9 for Cooper‘s Hawk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 55K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Buona's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cooper‘s Hawk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buona ships an update every 2 months, Cooper‘s Hawk every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Buona versus Cooper‘s Hawk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuonaCooper‘s Hawk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)4.9 (55K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings12K55K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Buona Companies, LLCCOOPER'S HAWK INTERMEDIATE HOLDING, LLC

Customer experience

Buona

All ratings10,739 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative31.9%

Cooper‘s Hawk

All ratings41,256 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews717 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral13.5%
Negative42.4%

User reviews

Buona

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🍔 Delicious food quality
  • 🙌 Consistent and reliable
  • 💨 Fast and efficient service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Order customization issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate app
  • 🤔 Inconsistent rewards program
  • 🕰️ Delivery time and accuracy problems

Cooper‘s Hawk

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🍽️ Excellent food quality
  • 🍷 Fantastic wine selection and tastings
  • 👨‍💼 Exceptional customer service
  • 🎉 Great for special occasions
  • 💳 Convenient membership program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent food quality and preparation
  • ⏱️ Slow service and long wait times
  • 💻 Frustrating app and website issues
  • 🤔 Unclear membership policies and benefits
  • 🔍 Difficulty contacting customer support

Bugs and requests

Buona

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account migration issues
  • Persistent notification bugs
  • Unreliable app performance
  • Incorrect order fulfillment

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Pay support
  • Improve app UI and UX
  • Streamline rewards program
  • Enhance order tracking and status

Cooper‘s Hawk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and frequent log-outs
  • Incorrect information displayed in the app
  • Rewards and bottle availability not syncing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow users to rate and save favorite wines
  • Implement a mobile order and pickup system
  • Provide more transparency on menu pricing
  • Improve app stability and user experience

In-app purchases

None

Buona

No in-app purchases

None

Cooper‘s Hawk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buona free?
Buona is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cooper‘s Hawk free?
Cooper‘s Hawk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buona or Cooper‘s Hawk?
Cooper‘s Hawk is rated higher. Buona averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Cooper‘s Hawk averages 4.9 from 55K ratings.
Do Buona or Cooper‘s Hawk have ads?
Neither Buona nor Cooper‘s Hawk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buona or Cooper‘s Hawk?
Buona ships an update every 2 months, and Cooper‘s Hawk every 6 weeks. Most recently, Buona was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cooper‘s Hawk on September 24, 2026.

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