# Cold Stone vs Crumbl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crumbl at 94% against Cold Stone's 19%. Crumbl also leads on ratings volume (5.7M vs 23K) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Cold Stone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Crumbl holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crumbl has 5.7M 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 94% of Crumbl's.

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, Crumbl every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | Crumbl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crumbl/id1438166219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **5.7M** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #127 | **#51** |
| Size | 88 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [Crumbl, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438166218) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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


### Crumbl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crumbl/id1438166219)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order delicious desserts for pickup, delivery, or catering. Earn rewards with every purchase and stay updated on new flavors and promotions. Manage your account and send gifts easily.

**Highlights:** Order for pickup or delivery, Catering for events, Earn rewards points, Notifications for promos and menu updates, Account management, Gifting options

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🍪 Delicious cookies
- 💻 Convenient app
- 🎨 Great design
- 🏆 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 💰 Expensive delivery fees
- 🕰️ Long wait times
- 🔍 Limited cookie selection
- 🤖 Poor communication between app and store

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during ordering
- Payment issues and incorrect charges
- Inaccurate order status and pickup times
- Location services not working properly
- Inability to cancel or modify orders

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of orders
- Improve order tracking and notifications
- Offer more customization options
- Integrate with third-party delivery services
- Provide more detailed cookie descriptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Is Crumbl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cold Stone or Crumbl?

Crumbl is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Crumbl averages 4.9 from 5.7M ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or Crumbl have ads?

Crumbl shows ads; Cold Stone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Stone or Crumbl?

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crumbl every 5 days. Most recently, Cold Stone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crumbl on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cold Stone or Crumbl?

Cold Stone currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Crumbl at #51. 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.*