# Jamba vs Java Moon

Jamba and Java Moon both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Java Moon's written reviews are positive against 24% of Jamba's. Java Moon also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Jamba's advantage is ratings volume (132K vs 146) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Jamba against 4.9 for Java Moon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jamba has 132K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Jamba's written reviews are positive against 88% of Java Moon's.

Jamba ships an update monthly, Java Moon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jamba | Java Moon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamba/id932885438/reviews) | **[4.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/java-moon/id1486623998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132K** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamba Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018119687) | [Craver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300718086) |

## What reviewers say

### Jamba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamba/id932885438)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Java Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/java-moon/id1486623998)

Easily order your favorite coffee, meals, and treats with full customization options. Schedule your pickup for a specific date and time, and enjoy reserved parking for to-go orders.

**Highlights:** Full menu ordering, Customization options, Scheduled pickup times, Reserved parking for to-go orders, Easy mobile ordering

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jamba free?

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

### Is Java Moon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jamba or Java Moon?

Java Moon is rated higher. Jamba averages 4.8 out of 5 from 132K ratings, while Java Moon averages 4.9 from 146 ratings.

### Do Jamba or Java Moon have ads?

Neither Jamba nor Java Moon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jamba or Java Moon?

Jamba ships an update monthly, and Java Moon every 3 months. Most recently, Jamba was updated on September 27, 2026 and Java Moon on September 21, 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.*