# My Cafe vs Tiny Cafe

The clearest difference is ratings volume: My Cafe at 93K against Tiny Cafe's 4K. My Cafe also leads on chart position (#181 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). Tiny Cafe's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 60%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Cafe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tiny Cafe sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for My Cafe against 4.8 for Tiny Cafe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Cafe has 93K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of My Cafe's written reviews are positive against 70% of Tiny Cafe's.

My Cafe ships an update weekly, Tiny Cafe every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Cafe | Tiny Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (93K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cafe-restaurant-game/id1068204657/reviews) | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 740 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Melsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/438182507) | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) |

## What reviewers say

### My Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cafe-restaurant-game/id1068204657)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Build and manage your dream coffee shop, from designing the interior to setting prices and creating unique menu items. Engage with customers through interactive storylines and connect with friends to form townships and compete with other cafes.

**Highlights:** Real business simulation, Cafe interior design and makeover, Interactive storylines with customers, Create custom coffee and tea drinks, Social play with friends and townships, Offline income generation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Membership for 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems for recipes and stories | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Independence day | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gems for recipes and stories | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Unique and interactive gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable cafe
- 📚 Interesting character stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤑 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🕰️ Slow progression and earning of coins/gems
- 🔀 Frustrating special order requirements
- 🧱 Cluttered cafe layout due to too many machines

**Reported bugs**

- Customers orders not registering properly
- Purchased items not showing up in game
- Inability to access certain features
- Sound issues and constant need to reload app

**Requested features**

- Ability to create own township without VIP
- More ways to earn coins and gems for free
- Option to rotate furniture 360 degrees
- Staff kitchen area to store excess equipment
- Ability to upgrade existing machines


### Tiny Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685)

Run your own cozy cafe, brewing coffee and serving treats to adorable cat customers. This idle simulation game lets you manage staff, expand your menu, and grow your business into a global franchise. Enjoy relaxing music and charming stories.

**Highlights:** Run your own cafe, Brew drip coffee, Serve cat customers, Manage cute staff, Expand to global cities, Collect Cheese, Soothing cafe music

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barista Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cafe Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mascot Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pakage - Winter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Reward | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dice package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sally's Branch #1 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #1 PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dean's Branch #2 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attendance book (Special) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (Halloween) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #3 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Barista Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III (Discount) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pablo's high-end camera | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gusto Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Roastery Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gems | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and cozy game
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Reasonable amount of ads/monetization
- 🗣️ Interesting storylines and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy at times
- 🕰️ Slow progress in later stages
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics/tutorials in some areas
- 🔊 Audio issues after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain missions
- Loss of progress/account data after periods of inactivity
- Incorrect or missing information in certain popups

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the cafe
- Ability to recruit and customize employees
- Offline/AFK earning mechanics
- Mini-games or other side activities
- Improved performance on higher branches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Cafe free?

My Cafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Cafe free?

Tiny Cafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Cafe or Tiny Cafe?

Tiny Cafe is rated higher. My Cafe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Tiny Cafe averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do My Cafe or Tiny Cafe have ads?

Both My Cafe and Tiny Cafe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Cafe or Tiny Cafe?

My Cafe ships an update weekly, and Tiny Cafe every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Cafe was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tiny Cafe on September 25, 2026.

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