Comparison

Starbucks México vs OCCU

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 customize them for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards and exclusive offers through a loyalty program. Manage your Starbucks Cards and find nearby stores.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Customize drinks
  • Earn loyalty stars
  • Contactless payment
  • Manage Starbucks Cards
  • Delivery service
  • Find 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

OCCU

Discover independent coffee shops, pre-order your drinks to skip lines, and earn rewards. This app connects coffee lovers with local cafes for a faster, smarter coffee experience.

Highlights
  • Discover local coffee shops
  • Pre-order drinks
  • Skip lines
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Personalized experience
  • Earn rewards
Features
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OCCU es la app que conecta a los amantes del café con cafeterías independientes. Descubre nuevos lugares, ordena antes y disfruta una experiencia de café más rápida e inteligente. Descubre cafeterías cerca de ti Explora una red de cafeterías independientes en tu ciudad. Revisa menús, encuentra nuevos favoritos y elige tu próxima parada. Ordena antes y evita filas Ahorra tiempo ordenando antes de llegar. Tu café estará listo cuando tú llegues. Pagos fáciles y seguros Realiza tus pedidos directamente desde la app con métodos de pago integrados. Experiencia personalizada Guarda tus pedidos favoritos y vuelve a ordenar en segundos. Gana recompensas Recibe beneficios cada vez que ordenas con OCCU y canjéalos en distintas cafeterías. Más que una app: una comunidad cafetera OCCU nace para impulsar a las cafeterías independientes y crear una conexión real entre las personas y la cultura del café local.

Screenshots

Starbucks México4 screens
OCCU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OCCU at 5.0 against Starbucks México's 4.5. OCCU also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Starbucks México's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 1). 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

OCCU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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, OCCU weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Starbucks México versus OCCU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarbucks MéxicoOCCU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (304 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings304 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarbucks Coffee CompanyIAN FELIPE ARVIZU TORRES

Customer experience

Starbucks México

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

OCCU

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Allow adding Starbucks card gold to Apple Wallet

OCCU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Starbucks México

No in-app purchases

None

OCCU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starbucks México free?
Starbucks México is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OCCU free?
OCCU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Starbucks México or OCCU?
OCCU is rated higher. Starbucks México averages 4.5 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while OCCU averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Starbucks México or OCCU have ads?
Neither Starbucks México nor OCCU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starbucks México or OCCU?
Starbucks México ships an update every 2 months, and OCCU weekly. Most recently, Starbucks México was updated on November 6, 2026 and OCCU on November 5, 2026.

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