# Cold Stone vs Jamba

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cold Stone at free against Jamba's free with in-app purchases. Jamba's advantage is ratings volume (132K vs 23K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cold Stone against 4.8 for Jamba. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jamba has 132K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Cold Stone's written reviews are positive against 24% of Jamba's.

Cold Stone ships an update every 3 weeks, Jamba monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cold Stone | Jamba |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cold-stone/id690080616/reviews) | **[4.8 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamba/id932885438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **132K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #143 | **#136** |
| Size | 72 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kahala Management, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563332606) | [Jamba Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018119687) |

## What reviewers say

### Cold Stone

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Jamba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamba/id932885438)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily order your favorite smoothies and bowls for delivery or pickup. Customize your selections, save favorites, and find nearby locations. Earn rewards for your purchases.

**Highlights:** Order delivery or pickup, Find nearby locations, Order and pay ahead, Customize smoothies and bowls, Save favorite orders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Smooth app design
- 💡 Dietary restrictions feature
- 🚀 Quick pickup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches
- 💰 Hidden fees and charges
- 🤔 Inconsistent in-store experience
- 🤔 Inability to cancel/modify orders
- 🤔 Rewards system issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing
- Login and account issues
- Incorrect order fulfillment
- Rewards not properly tracked

**Requested features**

- Option to customize orders with special instructions
- Ability to view nutritional information
- Integration with other delivery services
- Improved location selection and order tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cold Stone free?

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

### Is Jamba free?

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

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

Jamba is rated higher. Cold Stone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Jamba averages 4.8 from 132K ratings.

### Do Cold Stone or Jamba have ads?

Neither Cold Stone nor Jamba shows ads.

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

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

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

Cold Stone currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Jamba at #136. 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.*