# Panera Bread vs Baskin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panera Bread at 75% against Baskin's 7%. Panera Bread also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.3M vs 7K). Baskin's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Panera Bread holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panera Bread has 1.3M ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Panera Bread's written reviews are positive against 7% of Baskin's.

Panera Bread ships an update every 2 weeks, Baskin every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panera Bread | Baskin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panera-bread/id692365393/reviews)** | [4.3 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baskin-robbins/id1133765058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3M** | 7K |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 7.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #81 |
| Size | 156 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panera Bread](https://appshunter.io/developer/692365396) | [Baskin-Robbins Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133765057) |

## What reviewers say

### Panera Bread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panera-bread/id692365393)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite soups, salads, and sandwiches ahead for pickup or delivery. Access exclusive deals and rewards, and manage your Unlimited Sip Club membership. Reorder past favorites with ease and send digital gift cards.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Access MyPanera rewards, Join Unlimited Sip Club, Save and reorder favorites, Send digital gift cards, Mix & Match menu deals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient ordering process
- 🔒 Contactless delivery option
- 👍 Customization options
- 👍 Syncs with payment methods
- 👍 Rewards program integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy ordering process
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
- 🐛 Lack of order tracking
- 🐛 Payment and rewards issues
- 🐛 Slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not showing up at the store
- Inability to access past orders
- Rewards not properly applied
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between WiFi and cellular
- App crashes or freezes during ordering process

**Requested features**

- Allow drive-thru pickup option
- Improve customization capabilities
- Provide order history and balance tracking
- Streamline payment and rewards integration
- Enhance app stability and responsiveness


### Baskin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baskin-robbins/id1133765058)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order ice cream cakes, scoops, shakes, and more for delivery or pickup. Join the rewards program to unlock exclusive offers and sweet deals.

**Highlights:** Order ice cream cakes, Order scoops and shakes, Delivery and pickup options, Join rewards program, Access exclusive offers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice employee
- 🚀 App works fine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Horrible app experience
- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable
- 🔒 Excessive security requirements
- 📍 Restrictive geofencing
- 🕰️ Timed coupons/rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Ordering and checkout problems
- Rewards/coupons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to order single scoops and other menu items
- Option to merge gift card/reward balances
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration with in-store experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panera Bread free?

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

### Is Baskin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Panera Bread or Baskin?

Panera Bread is rated higher. Panera Bread averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3M ratings, while Baskin averages 4.3 from 7K ratings.

### Do Panera Bread or Baskin have ads?

Neither Panera Bread nor Baskin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panera Bread or Baskin?

Panera Bread ships an update every 2 weeks, and Baskin every 6 weeks. Most recently, Panera Bread was updated on September 24, 2026 and Baskin on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Panera Bread or Baskin?

Panera Bread currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Baskin at #81. 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.*