Comparison

Jamba vs Philz Coffee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jamba

Easily order your favorite smoothies and bowls for delivery or pickup. Customize your selections, save favorites, and find nearby locations. Earn rewards for your purchases.

Highlights
  • Order delivery or pickup
  • Find nearby locations
  • Order and pay ahead
  • Customize smoothies and bowls
  • Save favorite orders
Features
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With the Jamba App you can: Order delivery or pick-up from your local Jamba Find a Jamba near you Order & pay ahead and pick up at your convenience Customize your smoothies & bowls Save your favorite orders for quick re-ordering

About

Philz Coffee

Easily order your favorite coffee or tea for pickup, customize drinks to your exact preferences, and quickly reorder past favorites. Track your order status and find the nearest location.

Highlights
  • Order coffee and tea for pickup
  • Customize drinks to personal taste
  • Receive order status updates
  • Browse and reorder favorites
  • Find nearest locations
Features
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Welcome to the Philz Coffee app! It's never been easier to order your Cup of Love for pick-up, customize your coffee to your personal taste, and reorder your favorites. Download the app today and experience Philz at your fingertips. App Features: - With Philz Rewards, earn 10 points for every $1 spent - Get a birthday treat, special perks, and surprise rewards - Order your favorite coffee or tea ahead of time for convenient pick-up - Customize your drink to your personal taste - Get order updates when your drink is being made and when it's ready for pick-up - See which barista is crafting your cup to be just right - Browse through your favorites menu to make a selection in a snap - Easily reorder your go-to drink - Find your nearest Philz when you're on the go

Screenshots

Jamba4 screens
Philz Coffee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jamba at 4.8 against Philz Coffee's 2.4. Jamba also leads on ratings volume (135K vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jamba holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jamba has 135K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Jamba's written reviews are positive against 23% of Philz Coffee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jamba ships an update monthly, Philz Coffee every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Jamba versus Philz Coffee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJambaPhilz Coffee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (135K ratings) — better2.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#170 — better#204
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamba Inc.Philz Coffee

Customer experience

Jamba

All ratings133,934 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews620 reviews
Positive24.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative69.7%

Philz Coffee

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative68.8%

User reviews

Jamba

From 135K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
  • 👍 Smooth app design
  • 💡 Dietary restrictions feature
  • 🚀 Quick pickup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with glitches
  • 💰 Hidden fees and charges
  • 🤔 Inconsistent in-store experience
  • 🤔 Inability to cancel/modify orders
  • 🤔 Rewards system issues

Philz Coffee

From 12 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient ordering
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🤖 Personalized experience
  • 💡 Innovative design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • ⏱️ Inaccurate order status updates
  • 🤷‍♂️ Confusing user experience
  • 💳 Issues with payment and gift cards

Bugs and requests

Jamba

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing and freezing
  • Login and account issues
  • Incorrect order fulfillment
  • Rewards not properly tracked

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to customize orders with special instructions
  • Ability to view nutritional information
  • Integration with other delivery services
  • Improved location selection and order tracking

Philz Coffee

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Login issues and constant re-logins
  • Unable to add or update account information
  • Ordering process glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to order multiple items at once
  • Option to save favorite orders
  • Integration with loyalty/rewards program
  • Improved location-based features

In-app purchases

None

Jamba

No in-app purchases

None

Philz Coffee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jamba free?
Jamba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Philz Coffee free?
Philz Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jamba or Philz Coffee?
Jamba is rated higher. Jamba averages 4.8 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Philz Coffee averages 2.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Jamba or Philz Coffee have ads?
Neither Jamba nor Philz Coffee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jamba or Philz Coffee?
Jamba ships an update monthly, and Philz Coffee every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jamba was updated on October 29, 2026 and Philz Coffee on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jamba or Philz Coffee?
Jamba currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Philz Coffee at #204. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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