# Cold Stone vs Dunkin'

Cold Stone and Dunkin' both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Dunkin''s written reviews are positive against 20% of Cold Stone's. Dunkin' also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 23K) and chart position (#3 vs #150). Cold Stone's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cold Stone against 4.8 for Dunkin'. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunkin' has 1.4M ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Cold Stone's written reviews are positive against 45% of Dunkin''s.

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, Dunkin' every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | Dunkin' |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkin/id1056813463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **1.4M** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **45.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #150 | **#3** |
| Size | 72 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [Dunkin' Donuts](https://appshunter.io/developer/318953209) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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


### Dunkin'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkin/id1056813463)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Food & Drink, #75 Top Free (US App Store)

Order your favorite coffee and treats ahead of time and skip the line. Earn rewards for every purchase, customize your order with numerous options, and enjoy contactless pickup. You can also send gift cards directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Order ahead and skip the wait, Contactless pickup options, Earn free food and drinks with rewards, Customize orders extensively, Save favorite orders and locations, Schedule orders up to 24 hours in advance, Send gift cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient order ahead
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and errors
- ⚠️ Inconsistent order fulfillment
- 💰 Deceptive pricing and rewards
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating app experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate order tracking and status updates
- Payment issues and double charges
- Location detection problems

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of orders in the app
- Improve refund and order correction process
- Provide real-time inventory updates in the app
- Make the rewards program more transparent and fair


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Is Dunkin' free?

Dunkin' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cold Stone or Dunkin'?

Dunkin' is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Dunkin' averages 4.8 from 1.4M ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or Dunkin' have ads?

Neither Cold Stone nor Dunkin' shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Stone or Dunkin'?

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dunkin' every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cold Stone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dunkin' on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cold Stone or Dunkin'?

Cold Stone currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and Dunkin' at #3. 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.*