SumUp US vs CaliTea Official
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SumUp US
Discover local businesses and earn rewards effortlessly. Track your points, get notified of new rewards, and manage your loyalty programs all in one place. Simply use your phone number to sign in and start earning.
- Discover nearby businesses
- Track loyalty points
- Earn rewards automatically
- Receive reward notifications
- Sign in with phone number
- View business details
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SumUp (formerly known as Fivestars) puts rewards from the businesses you love right in your pocket. Discover great places nearby, keep all your points in one place, and know the moment a new reward is ready. Simply use your phone number to earn points and unlock rewards at thousands of businesses nationwide. With SumUp, you can: - Sign in with your phone number - See your points, rewards, and program details in one place - Find great local businesses on the map - Check business descriptions and hours, call ahead, or get directions - Get instant notifications when you earn points and rewards Enjoying SumUp? Take a moment to rate the app and help more people discover rewarding ways to shop local. Need help? Contact us at support-usa@sumup.com.
CaliTea Official
Easily sign up with just your phone number to manage your loyalty rewards. Discover nearby stores offering rewards and personalize your user profile. All your rewards are conveniently accessible in one location.
- Easy signup with phone number
- View and use rewards
- Find reward stores nearby
- Personalize profile
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- Easy signup! All you need is your phone number - View and use your rewards all in one place - Find reward now stores near you - Personalize your profile!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CaliTea Official at 5.0 against SumUp US's 4.0. CaliTea Official also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SumUp US's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CaliTea Official holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SumUp US has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SumUp US ships an update every 2 weeks, CaliTea Official every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SumUp US | CaliTea Official |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FiveStars Loyalty | Quang Nguyen |
Customer experience
SumUp US
CaliTea Official
Bugs and requests
SumUp US
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to receive verification codes
- Rewards not properly credited
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view past transactions and points history
- Improved notification system
- More customization options
- Better integration with merchant systems
CaliTea Official
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SumUp US
No in-app purchases
CaliTea Official
No in-app purchases
Questions
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