DiningCity vs CENTRAL by M.O.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiningCity
Discover and book tables at high-end Asian restaurants with instant discounts. This premium dining guide offers exclusive deals, easy reservations, and detailed restaurant information across over 20 cities. Become a member to enjoy special event pre-bookings and up to 50% off.
- Instant restaurant reservations
- Exclusive deals and discounts up to 50%
- Discover fine dining in 20+ Asian cities
- Member pre-booking for special events
- Restaurant reviews and menu information
- Manage bookings and history
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Restaurant reservations with instant discounts in Asia’s high-end restaurants. DiningCity is the premium dining guide and reservation platform in Asia that allows you to discover fine dining, exclusive deals and online reservations wherever you are to enjoy the amazing restaurants in over 20 cities in Asia. Do you want to be part of this fine dining experience? Download the app and become a privileged member of the famous dining guide! Enjoy instant discounts and deals, make faster and easier reservations, use your current location to find restaurants wherever you are, write and read reviews, manage your bookings and many more! Features: - Easy and fast sign up and sign in. - Discover hundreds of the best restaurants in over 20 cities across Asia: - Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Macau and more - Enjoy member pre-booking on events like Restaurant Week, Brunch Weekend, Seafood Week. - Enjoy all day discounts and deals up to 50%. - Find restaurant information: addresses, pictures, locations, reviews and more. - Find information about a restaurant menu: prices, pictures and reviews. - Guaranteed reservation in only three clicks. - Manage your upcoming reservations and your reservation history. - Language both in Chinese and English
CENTRAL by M.O.
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CENTRAL is a private lifestyle membership at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong where members can stay connected to events and promotions, as well as earn rewards and unlock exclusive privileges. As the first and flagship hotel of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is the much-loved address for those seeking exclusive experiences. The hotel features luxurious accommodation and a club lounge with views of Victoria Harbour and the surrounding cityscape. Gourmands are delighted by the nine award-winning restaurants and bars. The Mandarin Spa presents wellness enthusiasts a sanctuary for holistic therapies, along with beauty and grooming services. Located in Central, the beating heart of the city, this quintessential “home away from home” is where rewards are legendary. To join CENTRAL, speak to a hotel colleague on how you can earn points and redeem benefits and privileges of the programme.
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Verdict
DiningCity and CENTRAL by M.O. are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
DiningCity ships an update every 5 days, CENTRAL by M.O. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiningCity | CENTRAL by M.O. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Shiju Network Technology Company Limited | TouchPoint Loyalty Limited |
In-app purchases
DiningCity
No in-app purchases
CENTRAL by M.O.
No in-app purchases
