# Monkey Subs vs Thai Bloom!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thai Bloom! at every 6 weeks against Monkey Subs's every 16 months. Thai Bloom! also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 27). Monkey Subs's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Monkey Subs against 4.9 for Thai Bloom!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thai Bloom! has 207 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Monkey Subs's written reviews are positive against 88% of Thai Bloom!'s.

Monkey Subs ships an update every 16 months, Thai Bloom! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Subs | Thai Bloom! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-subs/id1115317462/reviews)** | [4.9 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-bloom/id1306231255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [AMERITHAI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397410876) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Subs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-subs/id1115317462)

Easily order your favorite meals with a user-friendly menu and secure payment system. Customize your dishes, save preferences, and schedule orders in advance. Receive push notifications for order status updates.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Push notifications for order status, Restaurant location and contact information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thai Bloom!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-bloom/id1306231255)

Order healthy and delicious Thai food for pickup or delivery quickly and easily. Earn rewards with every purchase and track your progress towards free meals. Enjoy exclusive member offers and convenient mobile payment options.

**Highlights:** Earn rewards on purchases, Place carryout or delivery orders, Find nearby locations, Save favorite orders, Track purchases and rewards, Exclusive member offers, Pay at the table

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great food quality
- 👍 Excellent customization for allergens
- 👍 Visually excellent and smooth interface
- 👍 Rewards and favorites option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working for some users
- 🐛 Delivery issues reported
- 🐛 App stuck in update loop
- 🐛 Credit card registration problems
- 🐛 Incorrect delivery address issues

**Reported bugs**

- App and website not working
- Delivery not working well lately
- App keeps wiping apt # and delivery instructions
- App stuck in an unresolved update loop
- Cannot get credit card to register

**Requested features**

- Add a comment field on each order for additional needs
- Allow manual input for delivery address
- Improve accuracy of location services for delivery address


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Subs free?

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

### Is Thai Bloom! free?

Thai Bloom! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Subs or Thai Bloom!?

Monkey Subs is rated higher. Monkey Subs averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Thai Bloom! averages 4.9 from 207 ratings.

### Do Monkey Subs or Thai Bloom! have ads?

Both Monkey Subs and Thai Bloom! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Subs or Thai Bloom!?

Monkey Subs ships an update every 16 months, and Thai Bloom! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monkey Subs was updated on September 23, 2026 and Thai Bloom! on October 12, 2026.

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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.*