# 吉野家公式アプリ vs CHACOCO

The clearest difference is rating: 吉野家公式アプリ at 2.4 against CHACOCO's 2.1. 吉野家公式アプリ also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 227). CHACOCO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.

吉野家公式アプリ holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 吉野家公式アプリ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 227, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 4% of 吉野家公式アプリ's written reviews are positive against 12% of CHACOCO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

吉野家公式アプリ ships an update every 3 months, CHACOCO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 吉野家公式アプリ | CHACOCO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1131084339/reviews)** | [2.1 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chacoco/id6444102549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 227 |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | **11.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [株式会社吉野家](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131084338) | [ITO EN, LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/439218604) |

## What reviewers say

### 吉野家公式アプリ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1131084339)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CHACOCO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chacoco/id6444102549)

This official app allows you to purchase products from Ito En vending machines at a discount. Earn stamps with every purchase to redeem for free products. Stay updated on campaigns and new product releases.

**Highlights:** Discounted purchases at vending machines, Earn stamps with each purchase, Redeem stamps for free product tickets, Receive campaign and new product information, QR code payment integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Some users find PayPay smooth after initial setup
- ✅ Some users appreciate the potential for free drinks via campaigns
- ✅ Some users found the QR code location on the monitor

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Too many payment steps
- ❌ QR code not readable
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Payment errors
- ❌ Drinks not dispensed

**Reported bugs**

- QR code not readable
- App crashes
- Payment errors
- Product not dispensed after payment
- Stuck payments, no cancellation

**Requested features**

- Seamless payment methods
- Improved QR code scanning
- Clearer UI/UX
- Vending machine location map
- More payment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 吉野家公式アプリ free?

吉野家公式アプリ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CHACOCO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 吉野家公式アプリ or CHACOCO?

吉野家公式アプリ is rated higher. 吉野家公式アプリ averages 2.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while CHACOCO averages 2.1 from 227 ratings.

### Do 吉野家公式アプリ or CHACOCO have ads?

Neither 吉野家公式アプリ nor CHACOCO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 吉野家公式アプリ or CHACOCO?

吉野家公式アプリ ships an update every 3 months, and CHACOCO every 2 months. Most recently, 吉野家公式アプリ was updated on October 16, 2026 and CHACOCO on October 12, 2026.

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