Buona vs Candy Cloud Co
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Candy Cloud Co
Order your favorite drinks for pickup or delivery, with options for catering coming soon. Earn loyalty points with every purchase to redeem for rewards, including a birthday treat. You can also purchase gift cards and manage your account settings.
- Mobile ordering for pickup and delivery
- Loyalty point accumulation and redemption
- Gift card purchases
- Account management
- Promotional notifications
- Catering ordering (coming soon)
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Candy Cloud is the official app for your favorite specialty drinks built for speed, rewards, and a quick, easy experience. Order ahead, explore the full Candy Cloud menu, and discover signature drinks made fresh and served in our iconic cans. From coffee and boba to lemonades, shakes, and seasonal creations, Candy Cloud brings something new to every visit. Designed to match the fast-paced Candy Cloud experience, the app makes it easy to order, earn rewards, and stay connected to what’s new. With the Candy Cloud app, you can: - Order ahead for quick pickup - Explore our full menu of specialty beverages - Discover seasonal and limited-time drinks - Earn rewards and loyalty perks - Access exclusive in-app offers - Stay updated on new drops and locations Built around convenience, creativity, and quality, Candy Cloud delivers more than just drinks. Download Candy Cloud and experience your new favorite way to order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Candy Cloud Co at weekly against Buona's every 2 months. Buona's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (12K vs 2.4K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
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 — 4.8 for Buona against 4.8 for Candy Cloud Co. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Buona's written reviews are positive against 60% of Candy Cloud Co's.
Buona ships an update every 2 months, Candy Cloud Co weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buona | Candy Cloud Co |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (12K ratings) | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 2.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Buona Companies, LLC | Candy Cloud |
Customer experience
Buona
Candy Cloud Co
User reviews
Buona
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Candy Cloud Co
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🩷 10/10 hands down
- 👍 Best drinks anytime of year!
- 🍬 Candy cloud was very fast and good quality!
- 👌 Perfect and delicious 😋
- 🥳 I won this!!! 🥳🥳🥳
Room to improve
- 🚫 App is horrible for Apple Pay
- ⚠️ this app barely works it won't let me make a account but then when i tried again it said i had a account even tho i dont
- 💳 Payment options
- 🐛 Unreliable App
- 🐛 Bugs
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
Candy Cloud Co
Reported bugs
5 issues- Looses points
- Error with checkout sometimes
- Lost my account
- Paying for your order is a pain
- Applying $10 credit for rewards makes the payment system bug out super hard
Requested features
3 requests- Customization options for drinks
- Add-ins like brownies or items from the coffee menu for coffee shakes
- Options for limited time / specialty drinks and tea items for more add-ins
In-app purchases
Buona
No in-app purchases
Candy Cloud Co
No in-app purchases
