# Crack Shack vs Baba Boba

The clearest difference is update cadence: Baba Boba at every 3 days against Crack Shack's every 11 months. Crack Shack's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Crack Shack against 5.0 for Baba Boba. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crack Shack has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Crack Shack ships an update every 11 months, Baba Boba every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crack Shack | Baba Boba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-shack/id6743934507/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baba-boba/id6819473787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 114 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Crack Shack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805139192) | [Gegsy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791655743) |

## What reviewers say

### Crack Shack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crack-shack/id6743934507)

This app rewards you for dining at a popular chicken restaurant. Earn points on every order, get early access to new menu items, and unlock exclusive discounts. You can also order ahead for pickup or delivery and find restaurant locations.

**Highlights:** Earn points on orders, Early access to new items, Exclusive app-only discounts, Mobile ordering for pickup/delivery, Find locations and view menu

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Baba Boba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baba-boba/id6819473787)

Order ahead for fresh boba, milk teas, and acai bowls from a late-night spot near SoFi Stadium and LAX. Browse the full menu, track your order in real time, and earn loyalty rewards with every purchase.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Browse full menu, Real-time order tracking, Earn loyalty rewards, Late-night ordering, Special menu items

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crack Shack free?

Crack Shack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Baba Boba free?

Baba Boba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crack Shack or Baba Boba?

Baba Boba is rated higher. Crack Shack averages 4.9 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Baba Boba averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Crack Shack or Baba Boba have ads?

Neither Crack Shack nor Baba Boba shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crack Shack or Baba Boba?

Crack Shack ships an update every 11 months, and Baba Boba every 3 days. Most recently, Crack Shack was updated on October 24, 2026 and Baba Boba on October 26, 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.*
