Beans & Brews vs Kneaders App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beans & Brews
Easily earn rewards and order your favorite drinks ahead of time. Get a free drink just for signing up and redeem points for discounts. Discover new beverages and find nearby locations.
- Earn points for every dollar spent
- Redeem rewards for discounts
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery
- Free drink for signing up
- Receive special offers
- Find nearby locations
- Refer friends for rewards
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With the Beans & Brews app, earning rewards and ordering ahead is easier than ever. Earn one point for every dollar spent, every 75 points = a $5 reward! Easily check-in in-store, or order ahead for pickup or delivery. •Get a FREE drink just for signing up! •Earn points and redeem rewards right from your phone. •Get special offers sent right to your phone. •Be the first to try new drinks. •Find a Beans near you. •Get rewarded for inviting friends and family. •Enjoy other surprise and delight offers.
Kneaders App
Earn rewards and enjoy exclusive perks by ordering your favorite bakery and cafe items. This app simplifies the process of earning free food, managing your account, and redeeming delicious treats.
- Food ordering
- Takeout and delivery
- Dollar rewards
- Birthday gift
- Simplified app design
- Easy reward redemption
- Future date ordering
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Earn free food with the Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Rewards Program. Make an account and start earning rewards towards your favorite sandwiches, salads, breads, pastries, and more. Featuring: • Food ordering • Takeout and delivery • Dollar rewards • Birthday gift • A simplified app design • A simplified rewards system • Improved login mechanics • In store and app reward use • Easy reward redemption • Straightforward ordering • Future date ordering • Secure hassle-free payments • Personal information protection • Rewards account management • Gift card management Give feedback and find support at feedback@kneaders.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Beans & Brews at none against Kneaders App's shown. Beans & Brews also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 25%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Kneaders App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 3.9K). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Beans & Brews against 4.8 for Kneaders App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kneaders App has 28K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Beans & Brews's written reviews are positive against 25% of Kneaders App's.
Beans & Brews ships an update every 8 months, Kneaders App every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Beans & Brews | Kneaders App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.9K ratings) | 4.8 (28K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | 28K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arabica, LLC | GCW CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Beans & Brews
Kneaders App
User reviews
Beans & Brews
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great customer service
- ☕ Delicious coffee
- 🙂 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🏆 Excellent rewards program
- 💻 Convenient app for ordering
Room to improve
- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing app UI and functionality
- 💳 Issues with gift cards and reloading balance
- 🤷♀️ Inconsistent app performance
- 🕰️ Slow app response times
Kneaders App
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient mobile ordering
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 💡 Rewards program
- 😊 Friendly and energetic staff
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔄 Slow loading times
- 🔇 Lack of customization options
- 💰 Reduced rewards program value
Bugs and requests
Beans & Brews
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Scanning problems with QR codes and receipts
- Incorrect balance display and deduction
- Compatibility problems on newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Mobile ordering and pickup option
- Saved payment methods for easier reloading
- Improved rewards tracking and redemption
- Better integration between app and in-store experience
- More frequent app updates and bug fixes
Kneaders App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Orders not received by stores
- Issues with credit card registration and usage
- Rewards points not properly transferred or displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to use gift cards and loyalty points
- Option to add special instructions for orders
- Streamlined checkout process
- Improved app stability and performance
In-app purchases
Beans & Brews
No in-app purchases
Kneaders App
No in-app purchases
