Cold Stone vs Dave's Dogs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cold Stone
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.
- 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
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The Cold Stone Creamery® app lets you order our made-fresh Ice Cream in a Creation™, Shake or Cake and have it ready for pickup at your favorite store or delivered right to your door! Sign in to your My Cold Stone Rewards account and you can save favorite orders, earn points and redeem rewards! ABOUT MY COLD STONE CLUB REWARDS + Earn 1 point for every $1 + Receive a $5 Reward with every 50 points + Enjoy a Buy One, Get One FREE on your birthday FEATURES + Order ahead and pick up at the store + Or, get your order delivered right to your door + Easily re-order with favorites and recent orders + Enjoy The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® in app with unlimited customizations
Dave's Dogs
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Never miss Dave's famous hot dogs again. Dave's Dogs puts the best food truck in your pocket. Track Dave in real-time, browse the full menu, and earn free hot dogs with every visit. No more "Where's Dave today?" — just open the app and go. FIND DAVE INSTANTLY See exactly where Dave's truck is parked right now with our live map. A special "DAVE IS HERE NOW" indicator pulses when he's actively serving, so you know it's time to head over. Browse upcoming locations and plan your week around Dave's schedule. Tap any location for directions and never drive to an empty lot again. THE FULL MENU AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Explore 30+, never heat lamp, items across seven categories: - Signature Dogs — The classics that made Dave famous - Gourmet Sausages — Premium links with bold flavors - Loaded Baskets — Hearty combos for serious appetites - Sandwiches — Beyond the bun - Sides — The perfect companions - Desserts — Sweet finishes - Drinks — Ice cold refreshments Every item is made-to-order, never sitting under a heat lamp. Browse descriptions and prices before you arrive so you're ready to order when you reach the window. EARN FREE HOT DOGS Join our loyalty rewards program and watch your progress with every purchase. Buy 10 hot dogs, get your 11th FREE. It's that simple. Your personal QR code makes check-ins effortless — just show your screen when you order. Track your lifetime stats: total purchased, free dogs earned, and free dogs redeemed. That next free dog is closer than you think. NEVER MISS A VISIT Enable push notifications and get alerted when Dave's heading to a location near you. Perfect for regulars who want first dibs on the lunch rush. ABOUT DAVE'S DOGS More than just a food truck, Dave's Dogs is a community staple serving up handcrafted hot dogs with heart. 100% of tips go directly to Prince William Animal Shelter — so every visit helps local pups find their forever homes. Download now and find Dave today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dave's Dogs at daily against Cold Stone's every 3 weeks. Cold Stone's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, Dave's Dogs daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cold Stone | Dave's Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #137 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kahala Management, L.L.C. | Viable LLC (Washington) |
Bugs and requests
Cold Stone
Reported bugs
4 issues- Payment processing errors
- Inability to change pickup location
- Rewards not updating properly
- App crashes when trying to add gift cards
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Dave's Dogs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cold Stone
No in-app purchases
Dave's Dogs
No in-app purchases
