# Cold Stone vs Red Robin Ordering

The clearest difference is ads: Cold Stone at none against Red Robin Ordering's shown. Cold Stone also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Red Robin Ordering's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 20%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.

Red Robin Ordering holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 65K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Cold Stone's written reviews are positive against 47% of Red Robin Ordering's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | Red Robin Ordering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[4.9 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-robin-ordering/id1583846402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **65K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **46.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | #155 |
| Size | 72 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [Red Robin International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447185878) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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


### Red Robin Ordering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-robin-ordering/id1583846402)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite burgers, fries, and more for pickup or delivery. Customize your meals, track your Red Robin Royalty® rewards, and join the loyalty program to earn points on every purchase.

**Highlights:** Order burgers, fries, wings, and milkshakes, Customize menu items and ingredients, Save favorite orders, View and redeem Red Robin Royalty® rewards, Join Red Robin Royalty® program, Pickup and delivery options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Customizable options
- 💡 Reorder past orders
- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Friendly staff and great service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/password issues
- 🐛 Rewards not working properly
- 🐛 Ordering/checkout glitches
- 🐛 Inability to select burger doneness
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App resets order after switching to browser
- Cannot add credit card outside of checkout process
- Rewards points disappearing from accounts
- Favorite location not saving properly
- Inconsistent error messages and handling

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Allow customization of burgers (e.g., 'some pink')
- Provide order tracking for deliveries
- Enable saving credit cards for future orders
- Improve integration between app and rewards program


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Is Red Robin Ordering free?

Red Robin Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cold Stone or Red Robin Ordering?

Red Robin Ordering is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Red Robin Ordering averages 4.9 from 65K ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or Red Robin Ordering have ads?

Red Robin Ordering shows ads; Cold Stone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Stone or Red Robin Ordering?

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Red Robin Ordering every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cold Stone was updated on September 23, 2026 and Red Robin Ordering on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cold Stone or Red Robin Ordering?

Cold Stone currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and Red Robin Ordering at #155. 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.*