# Thai Basil vs OC REWARDS

The clearest difference is rating: Thai Basil at 4.8 against OC REWARDS's 3.9. Thai Basil also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). OC REWARDS's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 4). On price, ads, 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.

Thai Basil holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OC REWARDS has 139 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thai Basil ships an update every 2 months, OC REWARDS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thai Basil | OC REWARDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-basil/id576687189/reviews)** | [3.9 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oc-rewards/id6446784371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [Paytronix Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/457012492) |

## What reviewers say

### Thai Basil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-basil/id576687189)

Easily order your favorite Thai dishes with this app. Browse the menu, customize your meal, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your order is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and contact information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OC REWARDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oc-rewards/id6446784371)

Earn points and rewards for every dollar spent on food and beverages. Unlock exclusive promotions, bonus points, and free items like starters and birthday pizzas. Maximize your dining experience and get more for your money.

**Highlights:** Earn points for spending, Redeem points for savings, Members-only promotions, Bonus point offers, Free starter upon signup, Free birthday pizza

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great pizza and beer selection
- 👍 Friendly staff at some locations
- 👍 App works for pickup ordering
- 👍 Restaurant is great every time (ZER0M00D)
- 👍 Rewards member (Scdaprof)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is not functional/useless
- 🐛 App is slow and worse than previous
- 🐛 App frequently logs out and won't let back in
- 🐛 App doesn't show menu or store locator
- 🐛 App doesn't track tour progress accurately

**Reported bugs**

- App does not show food menu
- App does not have store locator
- App does not allow ordering for pickup
- App does not track tour progress accurately
- App shows "Invalid Date" for transaction history

**Requested features**

- Provide refunds when orders are incorrect
- Ensure food is cooked properly
- Clarify and deliver on "curbside" promises
- Provide a functional app with a food menu
- Allow ordering for pickup via the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thai Basil free?

Thai Basil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OC REWARDS free?

OC REWARDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thai Basil or OC REWARDS?

Thai Basil is rated higher. Thai Basil averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OC REWARDS averages 3.9 from 139 ratings.

### Do Thai Basil or OC REWARDS have ads?

Both Thai Basil and OC REWARDS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thai Basil or OC REWARDS?

Thai Basil ships an update every 2 months, and OC REWARDS every 14 months. Most recently, Thai Basil was updated on October 23, 2026 and OC REWARDS on October 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.*