GAIL's Bakery vs QMSU Perks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GAIL's Bakery
Earn digital stamps with every purchase at participating bakeries. Collect stamps to redeem free bread, coffee, or barista-made drinks. Order ahead to skip the queue and browse the online shop.
- Digital stamp collection
- Earn free bread or drinks
- Order ahead for pickup
- Browse and shop online
- QR code scanning
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Introducing the GAIL's Loyalty App; perfect if you’re a regular of our bakeries. • Scan the app's QR code with every shop to receive a digital stamp. • If you spend more than £20, we'll give you an extra stamp. • Collect 9 stamps and enjoy a handcrafted loaf of bread, coffee or any barista-made drink on us. It's our little way of saying thank you. If you already know what you fancy, you can order ahead to skip the queue and have your favourites ready and waiting. The app also makes it easier to browse and shop online with GAIL’s.
QMSU Perks
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QMSU Perks - your go-to app for food, points, and rewards. Want to save time, earn points, and get rewarded just for grabbing a coffee or lunch on campus? QMSU Perks is here - and it’s especially for Queen Mary students! With QMSU Perks, you can… Order ahead: Skip the queue and order food or drinks straight from your phone. Eat in, take away, or get it brought right to your table at all our venues like Ground, Drapers and The Griff. Earn points: Every time you spend at SU outlets (yep, that includes the Union Shop and Village Shop), you’ll rack up points as a thank you for supporting your Students’ Union. Unlock rewards: Fancy random giveaways, birthday treats and thank you gifts? The more you get involved at QMSU, the more bonus rewards we’ll send your way. Get a sign-up bonus: Download the app and watch a little something drop into your rewards, just to get you started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GAIL's Bakery at monthly against QMSU Perks's every 12 months. GAIL's Bakery also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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.
GAIL's Bakery ships an update monthly, QMSU Perks every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | GAIL's Bakery | QMSU Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gail's | Queen Mary University of London Students' Union Limited |
Bugs and requests
GAIL's Bakery
Reported bugs
8 issues- Tills aren't working
- The app is unable to download
- Stamps not Added
- Click and Collect not working
- Rewards disappear
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- Verification failure
- App not usable with no internet connection
- Stamps don't record
Requested features
3 requests- Add loyalty QR Code to Apple Wallet
- Option for honey or syrup
- Order history on the app
QMSU Perks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GAIL's Bakery
No in-app purchases
QMSU Perks
No in-app purchases







