# Urbane Cafe vs The Cookie Plug

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Urbane Cafe at 22K against The Cookie Plug's 5. Urbane Cafe also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). The Cookie Plug's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 — 4.9 for Urbane Cafe against 5.0 for The Cookie Plug. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Urbane Cafe has 22K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Urbane Cafe ships an update every 8 days, The Cookie Plug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Urbane Cafe | The Cookie Plug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbane-cafe/id953550035/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cookie-plug/id6760557360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 87 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Urbane Cafe](https://appshunter.io/developer/953550034) | [Per Diem Subscriptions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601246395) |

## What reviewers say

### Urbane Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbane-cafe/id953550035)

Order delicious gourmet sandwiches and farm-fresh salads made with local ingredients. The app allows you to order ahead, pay with registered cards, and automatically earn rewards for your purchases without any extra steps.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for lunch and dinner, Earn rewards automatically, Register credit/debit cards, Pay as usual, no scanning needed, View rewards on your phone, Gourmet sandwiches and salads

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick and responsive ordering
- 🍔 Delicious and healthy menu options
- 💳 Convenient payment options
- 🏪 Consistent and professional service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty changing order details
- 🗺️ Location selection issues
- 🤖 Disconnected and rude staff attitude

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck after placing order
- Used coupons not clearing from cart
- Payment issues with new cards or devices

**Requested features**

- Save previous orders or favorites
- Update payment method without deleting
- Option to dine-in with online ordering
- Disable phone number on receipts


### The Cookie Plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cookie-plug/id6760557360)

Easily order a variety of fresh cookies, from stuffed to mini sizes. Securely pay and skip the line for faster pickup. Enjoy delicious treats made just for you.

**Highlights:** Order stuffed cookies, Order mini cookies, Order cookie sacks, Secure payment options, Skip the wait for pickup, Freshly baked cookies

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Urbane Cafe free?

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

### Is The Cookie Plug free?

The Cookie Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Urbane Cafe or The Cookie Plug?

The Cookie Plug is rated higher. Urbane Cafe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while The Cookie Plug averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Urbane Cafe or The Cookie Plug have ads?

Neither Urbane Cafe nor The Cookie Plug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Urbane Cafe or The Cookie Plug?

Urbane Cafe ships an update every 8 days, and The Cookie Plug every 3 weeks. Most recently, Urbane Cafe was updated on October 19, 2026 and The Cookie Plug on September 27, 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.*