# Culver's vs The Outsider

The clearest difference is rating: The Outsider at 5.0 against Culver's's 3.3. The Outsider also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Culver's's advantage is ratings volume (492 vs 5) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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.

The Outsider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Culver's has 492 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Culver's ships an update every 4 weeks, The Outsider monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Culver's | The Outsider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/culvers/id6450863099/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-outsider/id6748624896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **492** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Culver's](https://appshunter.io/developer/779948206) | [THE OUTSIDER MANISTEE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826659210) |

## What reviewers say

### Culver's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/culvers/id6450863099)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app allows you to order your favorite meals ahead of time for convenient pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with every purchase towards free menu items. Discover daily custard flavors and save your go-to orders for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn points for free menu items, View daily custard flavor schedule, Save favorite orders, Personalize your experience, Explore new and seasonal menu items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient curbside pickup
- 👍 Visually appealing app design
- 🚀 Smooth ordering process
- 👍 Ability to save favorite orders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow app response times
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Lack of Apple Pay integration
- 👎 Difficulty ordering flavor of the day

**Reported bugs**

- Order information disappearing from cart
- Inability to change pickup time
- Inconsistent behavior between app and website
- Location services issues causing order problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to save vehicle information for curbside pickup
- Rewards program integration
- Option to order for drive-thru
- Easier customization of orders


### The Outsider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-outsider/id6748624896)

Order food directly from this restaurant for the best prices and exclusive discounts. Enjoy fast service, earn rewards, and track your order in real-time for a convenient and reliable experience.

**Highlights:** Best prices and discounts, Earn rewards points for free food, Fast ordering and kitchen priority, Real-time order tracking, Secure payments, Support local business

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Culver's free?

Culver's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Outsider free?

The Outsider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Culver's or The Outsider?

The Outsider is rated higher. Culver's averages 3.3 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while The Outsider averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Culver's or The Outsider have ads?

Culver's shows ads; The Outsider does not.

### Which is updated more often, Culver's or The Outsider?

Culver's ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Outsider monthly. Most recently, Culver's was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Outsider on October 15, 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.*