# Red Mango vs Bean Cove

The clearest difference is rating: Bean Cove at 5.0 against Red Mango's 4.5. Bean Cove also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Red Mango's advantage is ratings volume (157 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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.

Bean Cove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Mango has 157 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Red Mango ships an update fortnightly, Bean Cove every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Mango | Bean Cove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-mango/id531472821/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-cove/id6759030034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 49 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lunchbox Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493226184) | [Bean Cove LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876437762) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Mango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-mango/id531472821)

Discover and order delicious frozen yogurt, smoothies, and flatbreads. Join the e-Club for exclusive offers and find nearby locations for convenient take-out or delivery.

**Highlights:** Order take-out and delivery, Join Club Mango e-Club, Find nearby locations, View menu, Receive promotional offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Delicious frozen yogurt
- 👍 Great quality product
- 👍 Amazing flavors
- 👍 Good customer service
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Rewards program not working
- 🐛 App doesn't load or function properly
- 🐛 Lack of menu information

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open or barely functions
- Menu section is empty
- Online orders cannot be completed through the app
- App says store is closed when it's open
- Cannot access account with card number or email

**Requested features**

- Add a scanner for in-store use
- Include a menu with nutritional facts
- Implement digital payment/ordering like Starbucks
- Allow users to reload card via app
- Add ability to order through the app for pickup


### Bean Cove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-cove/id6759030034)

Easily order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery. Browse the menu, customize your selections, and enjoy convenient food service.

**Highlights:** Order food for pickup, Order food for delivery, Browse menu, Customize selections, Simple and convenient ordering

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Mango free?

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

### Is Bean Cove free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Red Mango or Bean Cove?

Bean Cove is rated higher. Red Mango averages 4.5 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Bean Cove averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Red Mango or Bean Cove have ads?

Red Mango shows ads; Bean Cove does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red Mango or Bean Cove?

Red Mango ships an update fortnightly, and Bean Cove every 2 weeks. Most recently, Red Mango was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bean Cove on September 24, 2026.

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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.*