# Jamba vs Cinnabon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Jamba at 132K against Cinnabon's 7.5K. Jamba also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Cinnabon's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 24%). 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 4.7 for Cinnabon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jamba has 132K ratings behind it against 7.5K, 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 34% of Cinnabon's.

Jamba ships an update monthly, Cinnabon every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jamba | Cinnabon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamba/id932885438/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinnabon/id1532016072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **132K** | 7.5K |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **34.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #132 | **#121** |
| Size | 121 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamba Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018119687) | [Cinnabon® Franchisor SPV LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532016074) |

## What reviewers say

### Jamba

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### Cinnabon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinnabon/id1532016072)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order your favorite cinnamon rolls for delivery or pickup, and earn rewards with every purchase. Sign up to receive a sweet treat and enjoy exclusive offers. Track your points and redeem them for delicious Cinnabon items.

**Highlights:** Contactless mobile ordering, Delivery and pickup options, Earn points on purchases, Redeem points for rewards, Exclusive offers and surprises, Bakery locator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app experience
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Delicious Cinnabon products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Password recovery issues
- 🐛 Rewards system not working properly
- 🐛 Delivery issues (cold food)
- 🐛 Barcode scanning not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- App not launching on iOS devices
- Inability to select drink size
- Rewards not being properly applied

**Requested features**

- Bring back Cinnastix/CinnaSticks
- Improve rewards program and make it more accessible


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jamba free?

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

### Is Cinnabon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jamba or Cinnabon?

Jamba is rated higher. Jamba averages 4.8 out of 5 from 132K ratings, while Cinnabon averages 4.7 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Jamba or Cinnabon have ads?

Neither Jamba nor Cinnabon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jamba or Cinnabon?

Jamba ships an update monthly, and Cinnabon every 3 months. Most recently, Jamba was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cinnabon on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Jamba or Cinnabon?

Jamba currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Cinnabon at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*