# Cold Stone vs King's Chef Buffet

The clearest difference is ads: Cold Stone at none against King's Chef Buffet's shown. Cold Stone also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 20). King's Chef Buffet's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

King's Chef Buffet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cold Stone has 23K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, King's Chef Buffet every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | King's Chef Buffet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-chef-buffet/id1030146886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order custom ice cream creations, shakes, or cakes for pickup or delivery. Save your favorite orders, earn rewards, and enjoy exclusive birthday treats through a loyalty program.

**Highlights:** Order ice cream creations, shakes, and cakes, Pickup at store or delivery to door, Save favorite orders and re-order easily, Unlimited customizations, Earn points and redeem rewards, Birthday Buy One, Get One FREE offer

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy order and pick up
- 👍 Exceptional ice cream and service
- 💡 Allows store to accept phone number for rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app features
- 👎 Outdated and clunky app design
- 🤔 Disconnect between app and store inventory
- 💸 Incorrect orders and missing items
- 🤯 Frustrating login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Payment processing errors
- Inability to change pickup location
- Rewards not updating properly
- App crashes when trying to add gift cards

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder previous orders
- Option to select custom ice cream flavors
- Integration with mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Easier way to apply rewards and discounts
- Clearer communication on store closures and order availability


### King's Chef Buffet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-chef-buffet/id1030146886)

Easily order your favorite meals with a few taps. Browse the menu, customize dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready for pickup.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to 7 days in advance, Restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

Cold Stone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is King's Chef Buffet free?

King's Chef Buffet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cold Stone or King's Chef Buffet?

King's Chef Buffet is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while King's Chef Buffet averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or King's Chef Buffet have ads?

King's Chef Buffet shows ads; Cold Stone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Stone or King's Chef Buffet?

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, and King's Chef Buffet every 12 months. Most recently, Cold Stone was updated on October 28, 2026 and King's Chef Buffet on October 24, 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.*