# Cafe Rio vs Winnow

The clearest difference is rating: Winnow at 5.0 against Cafe Rio's 4.4. Winnow also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Cafe Rio's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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.

Winnow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cafe Rio has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cafe Rio | Winnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafe-rio/id966569884/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winnow-restaurant-matchmaker/id6801885819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cafe Rio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376703501) | [TOMER LIVNE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865780842) |

## 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


### Winnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winnow-restaurant-matchmaker/id6801885819)

This app helps you decide where to eat by allowing you to swipe through restaurant options. It supports solo or group decisions and learns your preferences over time to suggest the perfect spot.

**Highlights:** Restaurant discovery, Group decision making, Personalized recommendations, Swipe-to-filter interface, Bracket-style showdowns, Randomize option

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cafe Rio free?

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

### Is Winnow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cafe Rio or Winnow?

Winnow is rated higher. Cafe Rio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Winnow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cafe Rio or Winnow have ads?

Neither Cafe Rio nor Winnow shows ads.

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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.*