Comparison

Buddy Brew vs Pacific Counter

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

Head to head
About

Buddy Brew

Order and pay for your favorite coffee drinks ahead of time, then pick them up without waiting. Earn rewards points with every purchase and redeem them for free drinks and discounts. Find nearby locations and manage your account easily.

Highlights
  • Mobile order and pay
  • Skip the line
  • Earn rewards points
  • Redeem for free drinks
  • Send digital gift cards
  • Find store locations
Features
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The Buddy Brew Coffee app is your one-stop shop for ordering, paying, and earning rewards! Customize and order your favorite coffee, skip the line, and collect points with every purchase. Enjoy a seamless experience in-store, discover exclusive offers, and connect with our community of coffee lovers. Mobile Order & Pay Personalize and place your order ahead of time, then pick it up from any participating Buddy Brew Coffee location without the wait. Pay in Store Easily pay with the app at our locations, so you can focus on what matters—enjoying great coffee and great company. Earn Points & Redeem Rewards Join Buddy Brew Rewards and start collecting points toward free drinks, discounts, and exclusive perks. The more you enjoy, the more you earn! Send a Gift Brighten someone’s day with a digital Buddy Brew gift card, redeemable at any Buddy Brew Coffee location. Perfect for sharing the love of coffee. Manage Your Account Stay updated on your point balance, past orders, and reload your Buddy Brew account seamlessly. Find a Store Locate Buddy Brew Coffee cafes near you with our easy-to-use store finder, featuring directions, hours, and location amenities.

About

Pacific Counter

Easily order customizable poke bowls, sushi burritos, and boba teas. Build your perfect meal with fresh ingredients and signature sauces. Skip the line and earn rewards with every purchase.

Highlights
  • Customizable poke bowls
  • Sushi burritos
  • Handcrafted boba teas
  • Order ahead
  • Skip the line
  • Loyalty rewards
Features
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Order poke bowls, sushi burritos, and handcrafted boba teas with the Pacific Counter app! Build your own bowl with sushi-grade fish, fresh-cut veggies, and signature sauces - always made fresh and fast. Order ahead, skip the line, and earn rewards every time you visit. From St. Pete to Sarasota to Tampa Bay, Pacific Counter is your local favorite for Good Food & Good Vibes. Whether you’re craving healthy eats, fresh seafood, or a sweet Aloha Whip treat, your perfect bowl is waiting. Download now to Find Your Fresh and join our loyalty fam today!

Screenshots

Buddy Brew4 screens
Pacific Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Buddy Brew at none against Pacific Counter's shown. Buddy Brew also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (211 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

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 Buddy Brew against 5.0 for Pacific Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy Brew has 211 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Buddy Brew versus Pacific Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddy BrewPacific Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (211 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings211 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIncentivio, Inc.KAIZEN HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC

In-app purchases

None

Buddy Brew

No in-app purchases

None

Pacific Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buddy Brew free?
Buddy Brew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacific Counter free?
Pacific Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buddy Brew or Pacific Counter?
Pacific Counter is rated higher. Buddy Brew averages 4.9 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Pacific Counter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Buddy Brew or Pacific Counter have ads?
Pacific Counter shows ads; Buddy Brew does not.

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