The Melt vs Bun & Beyond
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Melt
Enjoy delicious grilled sandwiches and flavorful burgers made with high-quality ingredients. This app offers a commitment to sustainability with compostable packaging and meatless options.
- All-natural ingredients
- High-quality cheeses and meats
- Fresh artisan breads
- Crunchy grilled sandwiches
- Flavorful MeltBurgers
- Compostable/recyclable packaging
- Meatless options available
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"Here at The Melt we do as our name says: we melt things. The Melt begins with 100% all-natural, high-quality cheeses, all-natural meats and fresh artisan breads, and then we melt them to amazing. Every bite of our crunchy, grilled sandwiches and juicy, flavorful MeltBurgers will put a smile on your face and happiness in your heart. The Melt is also heavily committed to reducing our impact on the planet. We use 100% compostable or recyclable packaging and offer meatless options as healthy substitutes."
Bun & Beyond
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Conveniently order Bun & Beyond anytime, anywhere right from your phone. Customize your favorite smashburgers and sides exactly the way you like them, or quickly reorder your go-to meal with just one tap. Skip the third-party apps and order directly from Bun & Beyond for the fastest service, exclusive deals, and the true local experience. Whether you’re choosing pickup or delivery, the Bun & Beyond app makes enjoying your favorite meals simple, fast, and seamless. Browse our full menu featuring smashburgers, sides, desserts, and refreshing beverages — all made with premium ingredients. With real-time order tracking, you can follow your meal every step of the way, from preparation to pickup or delivery, so you always know exactly when it’s ready. Download the Bun & Beyond app today and taste the difference of ordering direct.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Bun & Beyond at 3 against The Melt's 1. Bun & Beyond also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
The Melt ships an update weekly, Bun & Beyond every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Melt | Bun & Beyond |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Melt | Avco Industries |
Bugs and requests
The Melt
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Location detection issues
- Rewards not tracking properly
- Inconsistent UI/UX
- Payment issues
Requested features
4 requests- Support for Apple Pay
- Ability to cancel/modify orders
- Display loyalty points balance
- Option to disable marketing notifications
Bun & Beyond
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Melt
No in-app purchases
Bun & Beyond
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do The Melt or Bun & Beyond have ads?
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