# Cold Stone vs Jersey Mike's

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jersey Mike's at 82% against Cold Stone's 20%. Jersey Mike's also leads on ratings volume (1.2M vs 23K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Cold Stone's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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.

Jersey Mike's holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jersey Mike's has 1.2M ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Cold Stone's written reviews are positive against 82% of Jersey Mike's's.

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, Jersey Mike's every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | Jersey Mike's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jersey-mikes/id718290805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **1.2M** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #146 | **#23** |
| Size | 72 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097975551) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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


### Jersey Mike's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jersey-mikes/id718290805)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order and customize your favorite subs for pickup. Earn rewards on every purchase and redeem them easily in-store or through the app. Manage your account, track points, and find locations.

**Highlights:** Order on the go, Customize orders, Earn & redeem Shore Points®, Find locations, Explore menu, Create MyMike's account

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Convenient app experience
- 🚀 Seamless pickup process
- 👍 Consistent high-quality subs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Missing menu items on app
- 🐛 Inconsistent order accuracy
- 🔍 Confusing loyalty program

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Incorrect orders due to app errors
- Loyalty points not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Save custom sandwich orders
- More cheese and condiment options
- Ability to order fountain drinks
- Improved order history and reordering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Is Jersey Mike's free?

Jersey Mike's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cold Stone or Jersey Mike's?

Jersey Mike's is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Jersey Mike's averages 4.9 from 1.2M ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or Jersey Mike's have ads?

Jersey Mike's shows ads; Cold Stone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cold Stone or Jersey Mike's?

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jersey Mike's every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cold Stone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Jersey Mike's on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cold Stone or Jersey Mike's?

Cold Stone currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Jersey Mike's at #23. 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.*