Comparison

Starbucks México vs Frégo

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

Head to head
About

Starbucks México

Order your favorite Starbucks drinks and food ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards, manage your Starbucks Card, and access exclusive offers. Skip the lines and enjoy contactless payment.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Contactless payment
  • Manage Starbucks Cards
  • Earn and redeem rewards
  • Exclusive offers
  • Delivery options
  • Locate nearby stores
Features
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Descarga la app de Starbucks México®, regístrate a nuestro programa de lealtad Starbucks Rewards No importa cómo pagues, podrás ganar estrellas, Disfruta de tus productos favoritas, personalizalos y acumula Estrellas. La aplicación Starbucks es una forma conveniente de ordenar con anticipación para recoger, escanear y pagar en la tienda. Gana estrellas aún más rápido Dentro de la aplicación: • Paga con tu teléfono y dile Hola al pago sin contacto. • Realiza recargas, consulta tu saldo y administra tus Starbucks Cards. • Regalar Starbucks Cards • Localiza tu tienda más cercana • Recibe ofertas exclusivas • Delivery hasta tu domicilio • Olvidate de las filas y pide desde tu aplicación • Ordena desde tu auto y recibe tu pedido en la comodidad de tu vehículo NIVEL GREEN • Bebida de Cumpleaños • Nuevos Lanzamientos • Rellena tu vaso de Café del día • Ofertas Personalizadas NIVEL GOLD • Bebida de Cumpleaños • Nuevos Lanzamientos • Rellena tu vaso de Café del día • Ofertas Personalizadas • Pieza de Panadería de Bienvenida a nivel Gold • Bebida o pieza de panadería por cada 100 Estrellas acumuladas • 15 Estrellas cada aniversario • Tarjeta Gold Digita La aplicación Starbucks México es para uso únicamente en tiendas de México.

About

Frégo

Earn rewards and free drinks by tracking your purchases through this loyalty program app. Discover the menu, monitor your progress in real-time, and learn about the origins and culture of specialty coffee.

Highlights
  • Loyalty program for free drinks
  • Track purchases in real-time
  • View menu
  • Coffee origin and producer information
  • Specialty coffee tips and recipes
  • Information on upcoming events
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Acumula tus compras en nuestra App y canjealas por bebidas gratis con nuestro programa de lealtad de manera mensual. Solo tienes que descargar la App, registrarte y comenzar a obtener los beneficios de ser parte de la Frégo Family. En cada visita desde tu Frégo App , conoce nuestro menú, registra cada bebida comprada, ve tu avance en tiempo real y te avisaremos cuando hayas logrado obtener un beneficio por tus compras. Obtén información importante sobre nuestro café, la finca de donde viene nuestro grano, nuestro productor, eventos próximos y sobretodo se parte de la cultura cafetera de Frégo. Encuentra tips y recetas para preparar tu café, conservar tu grano y entra al maravilloso mundo del café de especialidad, todo en un solo lugar Frego App.

Screenshots

Starbucks México4 screens
Frégo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Starbucks México at 4.5 against Frégo's 1.0. Starbucks México also leads on ratings volume (304 vs 1). Frégo's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Starbucks México holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starbucks México has 304 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starbucks México ships an update every 2 months, Frégo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Starbucks México versus Frégo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarbucks MéxicoFrégo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (304 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings304 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarbucks Coffee CompanyTeko Estudio

Customer experience

Starbucks México

All ratings304 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative91.8%

Frégo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Starbucks México

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App not functioning for months
  • Unable to register or update credit cards
  • App crashes upon selecting store
  • Login errors (session expired, incorrect credentials)
  • Emails for verification not received
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  • App closes without starting
  • App doesn't open on iOS 18
  • Cannot add card to Wallet (Passbook)
  • Orders cancelled without reason, difficult refunds
  • App doesn't reflect all stars/rewards
  • Cannot order or recharge
  • App freezes or shows unexpected errors
  • Cannot copy-paste login info
  • Mobile orders sent to wrong Starbucks locations
  • App not updating automatically in Mexico
  • Unable to log in after reloading app
  • App doesn't prepare orders until prompted
  • Cannot add money to card or card to wallet
  • Auto-reload function not working
  • Notification center placement blocks navigation

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow USA app usage in MX
  • Restore previous customization options
  • Improve app navigation
  • Add compatibility for iPhone 16/iOS 18
  • Move notification center to top right
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  • Allow adding Starbucks card gold to Apple Wallet

Frégo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Starbucks México

No in-app purchases

None

Frégo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starbucks México free?
Starbucks México is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frégo free?
Frégo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Starbucks México or Frégo?
Starbucks México is rated higher. Starbucks México averages 4.5 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Frégo averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Starbucks México or Frégo have ads?
Neither Starbucks México nor Frégo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starbucks México or Frégo?
Starbucks México ships an update every 2 months, and Frégo fortnightly. Most recently, Starbucks México was updated on November 10, 2026 and Frégo on November 3, 2026.

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