# Cold Stone vs Nothing Bundt Cakes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nothing Bundt Cakes at 75% against Cold Stone's 19%. Nothing Bundt Cakes also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Nothing Bundt Cakes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nothing Bundt Cakes has 165K 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 75% of Nothing Bundt Cakes's.

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, Nothing Bundt Cakes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | Nothing Bundt Cakes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[4.9 (165K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-bundt-cakes/id6473964435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **165K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #144 | **#50** |
| Size | 88 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [Nothing Bundt Franchising, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720279553) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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


### Nothing Bundt Cakes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-bundt-cakes/id6473964435)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app rewards customers for their purchases at a popular bakery chain. Earn points automatically with a registered credit card or by uploading receipts. Access special offers, find nearby locations, and reorder favorites easily.

**Highlights:** Seamless credit card registration, Earn points with every purchase, Automatic progress tracking, Manual receipt uploads for points, Free birthday Bundtlet, Special occasion reminders, Find nearby bakeries, Order ahead for pick-up/delivery

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍰 Delicious and fresh cakes
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Easy online ordering
- 💡 Convenient rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Mandatory credit card storage for rewards
- 🐛 Glitchy app experience
- 🏪 Missing store locations in the app
- 💳 Issues with payment and rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or go back in the app
- Rewards not properly credited for purchases
- Coupon codes not working as expected
- Incorrect store locations shown in the app

**Requested features**

- Add barcode/QR code scanning for rewards
- Integrate with digital wallets like Apple Pay
- Display nutrition/ingredient information for cakes
- Provide transaction history in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Is Nothing Bundt Cakes free?

Nothing Bundt Cakes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cold Stone or Nothing Bundt Cakes?

Nothing Bundt Cakes is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Nothing Bundt Cakes averages 4.9 from 165K ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or Nothing Bundt Cakes have ads?

Neither Cold Stone nor Nothing Bundt Cakes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Stone or Nothing Bundt Cakes?

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nothing Bundt Cakes every 9 days. Most recently, Cold Stone was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nothing Bundt Cakes on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cold Stone or Nothing Bundt Cakes?

Cold Stone currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Nothing Bundt Cakes at #50. 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.*