The Understudy vs YMCA Rewards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Understudy
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If you're looking for the drama, we've got it! Download the app to join our loyalty program and start earning points on your orders now. Keep up to date with our latest events, refer a friend for bonus points, and access exclusive vouchers. You can even order ahead to beat the line! We look forward to seeing you soon!
YMCA Rewards
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YMCA Rewards lets you earn rewards while enjoying the best of the Malt Cross in Nottingham and YMCA Café in Newark – two welcoming, community-focused venues in Nottinghamshire. Earn Points Collect 3 points for every £1 spent on all food and drink at either venue and redeem them on future purchases. The more you visit, the more you earn – easy. Unlock Venue-Based Rewards Join loyalty stamp schemes designed around favourite purchases. Collect stamps as you go and enjoy the reward once you complete a card – all managed within the app. Discover Welcoming Venues The Malt Cross in Nottingham is a vibrant, historic Grade-II listed venue offering great food, craft drinks, events and a welcoming atmosphere. YMCA Café in Newark is a warm, welcoming café serving all day food, speciality drinks, treats and seasonal dishes in relaxed indoor and outdoor spaces. Support Local Communities Both venues operate under YMCA Robin Hood Group, with surplus profits helping fund youth programmes and community initiatives across Nottingham, Newark and wider Nottinghamshire. Your visits make a real difference to your local communities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Understudy at 14.0 against YMCA Rewards's 17.6. On price 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.
| Parameter | The Understudy | YMCA Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | THE UNDERSTUDY COFFEE AND BOOKS, LLC | YMCA Robin Hood Group |
In-app purchases
The Understudy
No in-app purchases
YMCA Rewards
No in-app purchases





