# Skip vs XS Espresso

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skip at 45% against XS Espresso's 0%. Skip also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.2) and device support (3 vs 1). XS Espresso's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Skip holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XS Espresso has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Skip's written reviews are positive against 0% of XS Espresso's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skip | XS Espresso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884/reviews)** | [2.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-espresso/id1597048803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **44.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skip Zero Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513264056) | [XS ESPRESSO NORTH PARRAMATTA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596384201) |

## What reviewers say

### Skip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884)

Pre-order and pay for food and drinks at your favorite cafes to avoid waiting in line. Browse menus, customize orders, and set pickup times for a seamless experience. Enjoy cash-free payments and automatic loyalty rewards.

**Highlights:** Pre-order food and drinks, Cash-free in-app payments, Customize orders, Set pickup times, Manage loyalty cards, Find nearby venues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time ordering coffee
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Convenient for pre-ordering
- 👍 Good for discovering new venues
- 👍 Loyalty rewards tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent logging out
- 🐛 App instability and crashes
- 🐛 Frustrating payment issues
- 🐛 Poorly maintained features
- 🐛 Annoying ads after ordering

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes and freezes
- App continually logs users out
- Payment errors and failures
- Recents, favorites, history don't work consistently
- White screen after attempting payment

**Requested features**

- Keep users logged in for longer
- Improve login screen for password manager integration
- Offer FaceID/biometric login
- Allow reordering of favorite orders easily
- Add Apple Watch/Siri integration


### XS Espresso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xs-espresso/id1597048803)

Order your favorite drinks and skip the queue with this convenient mobile ordering app. Link your loyalty card to easily redeem rewards and enjoy your purchases faster.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Skip the line, Loyalty card integration, Redeem freebies, Faster purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skip free?

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

### Is XS Espresso free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skip or XS Espresso?

Skip is rated higher. Skip averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XS Espresso averages 2.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do Skip or XS Espresso have ads?

Neither Skip nor XS Espresso shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skip or XS Espresso?

Skip ships an update every 3 months, and XS Espresso every 3 months. Most recently, Skip was updated on October 15, 2026 and XS Espresso on October 5, 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.*