Cool Sips vs Parched Locals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cool Sips
Create and enjoy unique soda combinations with a vast selection of flavors. Discover new taste sensations with curated recipes from expert mixologists.
- Create custom soda combinations
- Mix and match diverse flavors
- Explore exclusive soda recipes
- Discover new taste sensations
- Unlock refreshment levels
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Indulge in the extraordinary world of soda innovation with Cool Sips! Welcome to a flavor-packed adventure where you can create and savor the most unique soda combinations imaginable. Unleash your creativity as you design your own soda masterpieces. Mix and match a dazzling array of flavors, from classic cola to exotic fruit blends. With Cool Sips, the possibilities are endless! Can't decide where to start? No problem! Explore our collection of exclusive soda recipes curated by our in-house mixologists. Discover surprising taste sensations and unlock new levels of refreshment.
Parched Locals
Earn rewards and exclusive offers when dining at participating restaurants. Join instantly to receive a free item and track your VIP status. Refer friends for additional perks and celebrate special occasions with complimentary treats.
- Instant sign-up bonus
- Earn points on dining
- Redeem rewards
- Birthday offers
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Track VIP status
- Exclusive deals
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cool Sips at 4.8 against Parched Locals's 4.3. Cool Sips also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Parched Locals's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
Cool Sips holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cool Sips has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cool Sips ships an update fortnightly, Parched Locals every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cool Sips | Parched Locals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (28 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lunchbox Technologies Inc. | Paytronix Systems Inc |
Customer experience
Cool Sips
Parched Locals
In-app purchases
Cool Sips
No in-app purchases
Parched Locals
No in-app purchases
