# Cold Stone vs Buffalo Wild Wings

Cold Stone and Buffalo Wild Wings both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Buffalo Wild Wings's written reviews are positive against 19% of Cold Stone's. Buffalo Wild Wings also leads on ratings volume (654K vs 23K) and chart position (#37 vs #151). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Buffalo Wild Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buffalo Wild Wings has 654K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Cold Stone's written reviews are positive against 40% of Buffalo Wild Wings's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[4.9 (654K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffalo-wild-wings/id1031364004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **654K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **40.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #151 | **#37** |
| Size | 88 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/501431763) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

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

**Currently charting:** #151 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


### Buffalo Wild Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buffalo-wild-wings/id1031364004)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite Buffalo Wild Wings meals for takeout or delivery. Customize your orders, track rewards points for free food, and participate in exclusive games and promotions. Find your nearest location and enjoy a convenient way to dine.

**Highlights:** Order for takeout and delivery, Customize and reorder favorites, Earn and track rewards points, Redeem points for free food, Participate in exclusive games, Find nearest locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app for ordering
- 💡 Generous rewards program
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔒 Security issues with account hacking
- ⏱️ Inaccurate pickup/delivery times
- 💰 Forced to pay extra fees for takeout

**Reported bugs**

- App repeatedly crashes during checkout
- Points not properly credited to accounts
- Inability to modify or cancel orders
- Login issues and password reset problems

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Improve order tracking and history
- Allow payment at pickup instead of online
- Integrate with popular delivery services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Is Buffalo Wild Wings free?

Buffalo Wild Wings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cold Stone or Buffalo Wild Wings?

Buffalo Wild Wings is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Buffalo Wild Wings averages 4.9 from 654K ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or Buffalo Wild Wings have ads?

Neither Cold Stone nor Buffalo Wild Wings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Stone or Buffalo Wild Wings?

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Buffalo Wild Wings every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cold Stone was updated on October 30, 2026 and Buffalo Wild Wings on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cold Stone or Buffalo Wild Wings?

Cold Stone currently peaks at #151 in the App Store charts, and Buffalo Wild Wings at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*