# Saxbys vs Old Nelson Deli

The clearest difference is rating: Saxbys at 4.8 against Old Nelson Deli's 4.5. Saxbys also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 24%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 286). Old Nelson Deli's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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.

Saxbys holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saxbys has 1.8K ratings behind it against 286, 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 24% of Old Nelson Deli's.

Saxbys ships an update every 3 months, Old Nelson Deli monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saxbys | Old Nelson Deli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxbys/id722416355/reviews)** | [4.5 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-nelson-deli/id1481121902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 286 |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 72 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saxbys Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/722416358) | [Danee Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481121901) |

## 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


### Old Nelson Deli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-nelson-deli/id1481121902)

This app allows you to order deli items and customize them just like the in-store kiosk. Receive notifications when your order is ready and easily reorder favorite dishes. Payment is made in-store at the cashier.

**Highlights:** In-store payment, Order customization, Favorite dish reordering, Order status notifications, Pickup store selection, Order history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saxbys free?

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

### Is Old Nelson Deli free?

Old Nelson Deli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Saxbys or Old Nelson Deli?

Saxbys is rated higher. Saxbys averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Old Nelson Deli averages 4.5 from 286 ratings.

### Do Saxbys or Old Nelson Deli have ads?

Neither Saxbys nor Old Nelson Deli shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Saxbys or Old Nelson Deli?

Saxbys ships an update every 3 months, and Old Nelson Deli monthly. Most recently, Saxbys was updated on October 23, 2026 and Old Nelson Deli on October 26, 2026.

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