Caribou Coffee vs Culver's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caribou Coffee
Design your perfect coffee or tea with custom flavor shots and extra espresso. Choose your preferred pickup method, from in-store to drive-thru, and pay conveniently with mobile options. Save your favorite orders for quick reordering and discover exclusive perks.
- Customizable drink orders
- Multiple pickup options
- Mobile payment integration
- Save favorite orders
- Find nearest store
- Gift card management
- Loyalty program with rewards
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Customize to a T(ea)–or Coffee From flavor shots to extra shots of espresso, make your drink exactly what you want. Choose your Pick Up Preference Select in-store, curbside or drive-thru–whatever is easiest for you. Convenient Mobile Pay Pay with Apply Pay or use auto-reload to order faster. Save Your Faves Whether it’s a drink from the menu or a fully customized coffee order, save your favorite order to make it even easier to repeat tomorrow. Exclusive to Caribou Perks members. Plus, other features that make your day even better. Find the nearest store Check out as a Caribou Perks member or as a guest Check your gift card balance Send an eGift Card Join Caribou Perks and unlock exclusive benefits while earning 2 Points for every $1 spent. Redeem points for free drinks, food and more. Caribou Perks members can look forward to a birthday drink and a free drink after their first visit.
Culver's
This app allows you to order your favorite meals ahead of time for convenient pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with every purchase towards free menu items. Discover daily custard flavors and save your go-to orders for quick reordering.
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery
- Earn points for free menu items
- View daily custard flavor schedule
- Save favorite orders
- Personalize your experience
- Explore new and seasonal menu items
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Delicious Rewards — For every dollar spent, earn points towards free menu items and more. Order ahead — Conveniently explore our full menu made with wholesome, quality ingredients like fresh, never frozen beef, farm-fresh dairy, whole white meat chicken, and more. Choose your pickup — Select when and how you want to pick up your order. We’ll make it fresh for your chosen arrival time for in-restaurant Carryout or delivery to your car CurdSide. Find your flavors — View the Fresh Frozen Custard Flavor of the Day schedule for your local restaurants, and plan ahead for your next visit. Reorder your favorites — Save your favorite menu items and orders for fast and easy checkout. Personalize your experience — Sign in to add your preferences and enjoy a Culver’s experience unique to you. Explore new offerings — Learn about limited-time menu items, seasonal favorites, and newly added Flavors of the Day. At Culver’s, we work hard to ensure you will always leave happy, whether dining in one of our restaurants or on the go. If we can do our part to make your day better - with a wholesome, delicious meal or a heartfelt smile - we’ve done our job.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Caribou Coffee at 4.8 against Culver's's 3.2. Caribou Coffee also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 24%) and ads (none vs shown). Culver's's advantage is chart position (#38 vs #176). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caribou Coffee holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caribou Coffee has 102K ratings behind it against 528, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Caribou Coffee's written reviews are positive against 24% of Culver's's.
Caribou Coffee ships an update every 6 weeks, Culver's every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Caribou Coffee | Culver's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (102K ratings) — better | 3.2 (528 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews — better | 23.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 102K — better | 528 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #176 | #38 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caribou Coffee Operating Company, Inc. | Culver's |
Customer experience
Caribou Coffee
Culver's
User reviews
Caribou Coffee
From 102K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient mobile ordering
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 💰 Rewards program with free drinks
- 🔍 Easy to locate nearby stores
- 🤝 Friendly and helpful staff
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/selecting preferred store
- 🤔 Confusing customization options
- ⏱️ Long wait times at stores
- 🤷♀️ Inconsistent rewards program changes
Culver's
From 528 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient curbside pickup
- 👍 Visually appealing app design
- 🚀 Smooth ordering process
- 👍 Ability to save favorite orders
Room to improve
- 🐛 Slow app response times
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Lack of Apple Pay integration
- 👎 Difficulty ordering flavor of the day
Bugs and requests
Caribou Coffee
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to place mobile orders
- App not recognizing account/rewards
- Incorrect drink orders due to app issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add tipping option in the app
- Implement curbside pickup
- Improve nutrition information and customization
- Allow reordering of past orders
- Provide real-time store wait times
Culver's
Reported bugs
4 issues- Order information disappearing from cart
- Inability to change pickup time
- Inconsistent behavior between app and website
- Location services issues causing order problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save vehicle information for curbside pickup
- Rewards program integration
- Option to order for drive-thru
- Easier customization of orders
In-app purchases
Caribou Coffee
No in-app purchases
Culver's
No in-app purchases
