Comparison

鼎泰豐 vs Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

鼎泰豐

Features
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鼎泰豐為了服務客戶所開發的應用程式, 開啟網路或wifi後可觀察哪個分店離自身較近, 還有叫號顯示功能, 可以讓您不必待在原地等候。

About

Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖

Discover coffee shops with detailed information, including ratings, reviews, and even latte and americano prices displayed directly on the map. Filter locations by power socket availability to find the ideal spot for work or relaxation.

Highlights
  • Map view of coffee shops
  • Display of coffee prices
  • Power socket availability filter
  • Rating and review counts
  • Support for all Taiwan areas
Features
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Thirsty Bean displays a map of coffee shops with basic details such as name, rating, and review count. What sets Thirsty Bean apart is that it also displays the price of a latte and americano directly on the map! People bringing their laptop to the coffee shop will also appreciate the ability to filter coffee shops based on power socket availability. Thirsty Bean supports all areas of Taiwan, including outlying islands. Download today, and start browsing coffee shops in your area!

Screenshots

鼎泰豐4 screens
Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 at 93% against 鼎泰豐's 10%. Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 鼎泰豐's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

鼎泰豐 ships an update every 3 months, Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
鼎泰豐 versus Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter鼎泰豐Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIN TAI FUNG CO., LTD.JOEL ISAAC KITCHING

Customer experience

鼎泰豐

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative88.9%

Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%

User reviews

鼎泰豐

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Can see current number being served
  • 👍 Can see estimated wait time
  • 👍 Notifies when it's your turn
  • 👍 Can check queue status remotely
  • 👍 Allows leaving the restaurant while waiting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes instantly upon opening
  • 🐛 Cannot use the app
  • 🐛 Worthless app
  • 🐛 Does not launch on iPhone
  • 🐛 Not working anymore

Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 😍 Beautiful UI and color scheme
  • 🚀 Smooth and fluid app performance
  • 👍 Very useful for cafe-goers
  • 💯 User-friendly and concise
  • ✨ Developer is attentive to updates

Room to improve

  • 💳 Potential for credit card fraud (one review)
  • 🗺️ Base map can be cluttered

Bugs and requests

鼎泰豐

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Crashes instantly upon opening
  • App does not launch on iPhone
  • App crashes after first launch on iOS 17
  • Verification code cannot be entered
  • QR code cannot be scanned
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  • QR code scanning has no response
  • App shows need for internet connection despite good connection
  • Notification feature disappeared
  • App not working with iOS 13.2.3
  • Verification code always shows as invalid
  • App crashes after update

Requested features

8 requests
  • Remote queueing/number taking
  • Online reservation/booking
  • Takeaway ordering function
  • Improved notification timing
  • Ability to input number for arrival reminders
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  • Better integration with online services
  • More practical features like online queuing (compared to other apps)
  • Remote number taking for shorter wait times

Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Credit card information theft (one review)

Requested features

13 requests
  • Pet-friendly filter
  • Allow users to contribute map information
  • Search function for cafes
  • Non-smoking area filter
  • Time limit filter for cafes
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  • Plant-based milk options (soy, oat, almond)
  • Add dessert options
  • Add dine-in availability
  • Add restroom availability
  • Add menu viewing
  • Add ability to report incorrect prices
  • Expand to Tainan and Kaohsiung
  • Option to switch to Google Maps or simpler Apple Maps display

In-app purchases

None

鼎泰豐

No in-app purchases

None

Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 鼎泰豐 free?
鼎泰豐 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 free?
Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 鼎泰豐 or Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 have ads?
Neither 鼎泰豐 nor Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 鼎泰豐 or Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖?
鼎泰豐 ships an update every 3 months, and Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 鼎泰豐 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 on October 30, 2026.

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