# Saxbys vs SIERRA NZ

The clearest difference is ads: Saxbys at none against SIERRA NZ's shown. Saxbys also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SIERRA NZ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SIERRA NZ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saxbys has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Saxbys's written reviews are positive against 50% of SIERRA NZ's.

Saxbys ships an update every 3 months, SIERRA NZ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saxbys | SIERRA NZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxbys/id722416355/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sierra-nz/id1468249222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 72 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saxbys Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/722416358) | [Sierra Coffee NZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636771999) |

## What reviewers say

### Saxbys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxbys/id722416355)

Order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time to skip the line. Earn and redeem points through a flexible rewards program, and easily pay in-store or send digital gift cards. Find nearby locations and their hours.

**Highlights:** Order ahead to skip the line, Scan to pay in cafe, Flexible rewards program, Birthday and referral rewards, Digital gift cards, Find nearby cafes and hours

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐ Great app look and feel
- 🚀 Efficient ordering process
- 💰 Convenient rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable order processing
- 🤔 Confusing menu and customization
- 💳 Lack of payment options (e.g. Apple Pay)
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent promo code support

**Reported bugs**

- Order never reaches the store
- Frequent errors and loading issues
- Rewards points not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add tipping option for order ahead
- Improve rewards program and earning structure
- Provide access to full menu even when store is closed
- Implement geo-fencing for Passbook integration


### SIERRA NZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sierra-nz/id1468249222)

Earn and redeem rewards by scanning your digital wallet in-store. Link payment cards to pay and earn simultaneously, or just earn loyalty points. Send digital gifts and enjoy exclusive VIP deals.

**Highlights:** Earn 8% back in Sierra Dollars, Scan in-store to earn rewards, Link Mastercard and Visa, Pay and earn in one scan, Gift Sierra Dollars, Birthday rewards, Exclusive VIP deals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saxbys free?

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

### Is SIERRA NZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Saxbys or SIERRA NZ?

SIERRA NZ is rated higher. Saxbys averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while SIERRA NZ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Saxbys or SIERRA NZ have ads?

SIERRA NZ shows ads; Saxbys does not.

### Which is updated more often, Saxbys or SIERRA NZ?

Saxbys ships an update every 3 months, and SIERRA NZ every 6 months. Most recently, Saxbys was updated on October 23, 2026 and SIERRA NZ on October 24, 2026.

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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.*