BigFoot Java Rewards vs Lava Louie's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BigFoot Java Rewards
Manage your coffee shop loyalty program, track points, and find nearby locations. Preview the menu and order ahead for a convenient experience. Enjoy legendary coffee from the PNW's top specialty coffee chain.
- Loyalty program management
- View points balance
- Find nearby locations
- Preview menu
- Order ahead
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Legendary Creature. Legendary Coffee. BigFoot Java Rewards are at your fingertips. Manage your loyalty, view your points, find your closest BFJ stand, preview the menu, and order ahead. The most legendary specialty coffee chain in the PNW is in your hands.
Lava Louie's
Easily order your favorite meals for pickup or delivery. Browse the menu, select your items, and enjoy delicious food with a few simple taps.
- Simple ordering process
- Meal selection
- Delivery preference
- Pickup preference
- Quality food
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With the Lava Louie's app, ordering is simple and convenient. Just choose your meal, select your delivery or pickup preference, and enjoy quality food.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lava Louie's at 4.5 against BigFoot Java Rewards's 4.0. Lava Louie's also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). BigFoot Java Rewards's advantage is ratings volume (451 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Lava Louie's holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigFoot Java Rewards has 451 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BigFoot Java Rewards ships an update every 15 months, Lava Louie's every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BigFoot Java Rewards | Lava Louie's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (451 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 451 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paytronix Systems Inc | LAVA LOUIES, LLC |
Bugs and requests
BigFoot Java Rewards
Reported bugs
11 issues- App incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Username recovery sends password reset link instead
- App force closes on launch
- Money reload feature hangs indefinitely
- Points balance displays incorrectly
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- Cannot create account with existing card
- Card payment declined in app but works in person
- App crashes when checking in
- Screen layout broken on iPhone 6 and larger
- Login logout issues
- App not responding to user input
Requested features
10 requests- Update app for iOS 11 and higher compatibility
- Add card scanning feature instead of manual check-in
- Display points remaining until free drink
- Add menu display within app
- Enable card reloading from app
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- Support for Uber Eats pickup orders
- Show transaction history
- Improve DoorDash integration for pickups
- Better account recovery options
- Separate username and password reset flows
Lava Louie's
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BigFoot Java Rewards
No in-app purchases
Lava Louie's
No in-app purchases
Questions
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