Comparison

Coffee Republic vs E

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Coffee Republic

Easily order and pay for your favorite items ahead of time, or use it to pay in-store. Earn rewards with every purchase to get free food and drinks. Discover nearby locations and their amenities.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Pay in-store with the app
  • Earn Stars for rewards
  • Redeem rewards for free items
  • Find nearby stores
  • View store hours and amenities
Features
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The Coffee Republic app is a convenient way to pay in store or skip the line and order ahead. Rewards are built right in, so you'll collect Stars and start earning free drinks and food with every purchase. Pay in store Save time and earn Rewards when you pay with the Coffee Republic app at our stores. Order ahead Customize and place your order, and pick up from a nearby store without waiting in line. Rewards Track your Stars and redeem Rewards for a free food or drink of your choosing. Receive custom offers as a Coffee Republic Rewards™ member. Find a store See stores near you, get directions, hours and view store amenities before you make the trip.

About

E

Order your favorite bubble tea ahead of time to skip the line. Browse the menu, track your order in real-time, and share your "E-tea papa Moments" with others. Manage your rewards and order history easily.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for quick pickup
  • Browse detailed menu
  • Track orders in real-time
  • Share photos of your drinks
  • Manage rewards balance
  • View order history
Features
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Order Ahead Order ahead and get your food without the wait!  Menu Details Check the status of all dishes and place your order. My Orders Track your Orders and get real-time notifications your order is ready! Gallery Snap and Share your E-tea papa Moments with others. My Account Check your Reward Balance, Order History and more.

Screenshots

Coffee Republic4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Coffee Republic at 269 against E's 6. E's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Coffee Republic against 5.0 for E. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Republic has 269 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coffee Republic ships an update every 2 months, E monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Coffee Republic versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoffee RepublicE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (269 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings269 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Shaker BakeryPEBLLA, INC

Customer experience

Coffee Republic

All ratings231 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

E

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Coffee Republic

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coffee Republic free?
Coffee Republic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coffee Republic or E?
E is rated higher. Coffee Republic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while E averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Coffee Republic or E have ads?
Neither Coffee Republic nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coffee Republic or E?
Coffee Republic ships an update every 2 months, and E monthly. Most recently, Coffee Republic was updated on October 13, 2026 and E on September 30, 2026.

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