# Cafe Rio vs Pinkbox Doughnuts®

The clearest difference is rating: Cafe Rio at 4.4 against Pinkbox Doughnuts®'s 3.0. Cafe Rio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15K vs 48). Pinkbox Doughnuts®'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cafe Rio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cafe Rio has 15K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Cafe Rio's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pinkbox Doughnuts®'s.

Cafe Rio ships an update fortnightly, Pinkbox Doughnuts® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cafe Rio | Pinkbox Doughnuts® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-rio/id966569884/reviews)** | [3.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkbox-doughnuts/id1582845817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **6.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 79 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cafe Rio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376703501) | [Pinkbox Doughnuts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582845819) |

## What reviewers say

### Cafe Rio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-rio/id966569884)

Earn and redeem rewards for your purchases at a popular restaurant chain. Customize your loyalty program and enjoy exclusive offers. Order ahead for convenient pick-up or curbside service.

**Highlights:** Customizable rewards program, Earn points for purchases, Mobile ordering for pick-up/curbside, Order status tracking, Location finder with directions, Exclusive app offers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great food quality
- 🤝 Friendly staff
- 💰 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🕰️ Slow order processing
- 🗣️ Inconsistent customer service
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate menu and options
- 💳 Issues with gift card and payment integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses order progress
- Issues with login and password reset
- Incorrect orders and missing items
- Rewards and gift card balances not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and user experience
- Allow editing of orders in the app
- Integrate loyalty program better with app
- Provide more transparency on order status


### Pinkbox Doughnuts®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkbox-doughnuts/id1582845817)

Locate the nearest store, browse a variety of sweet treats, and manage your loyalty rewards. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for delicious doughnuts and coffee.

**Highlights:** Find nearest locations, View doughnut varieties, Earn Pinkbox Perks®, Redeem loyalty rewards, Check points balance, Share with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cafe Rio free?

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

### Is Pinkbox Doughnuts® free?

Pinkbox Doughnuts® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cafe Rio or Pinkbox Doughnuts®?

Cafe Rio is rated higher. Cafe Rio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Pinkbox Doughnuts® averages 3.0 from 48 ratings.

### Do Cafe Rio or Pinkbox Doughnuts® have ads?

Pinkbox Doughnuts® shows ads; Cafe Rio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cafe Rio or Pinkbox Doughnuts®?

Cafe Rio ships an update fortnightly, and Pinkbox Doughnuts® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cafe Rio was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pinkbox Doughnuts® on November 3, 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.*