McDonald’s vs Formosa Bubble Tea
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McDonald’s
Discover exclusive deals and discounts tailored just for you. Stay updated on local McDonald's news, including games and competitions. Access detailed nutritional information and find nearby restaurants with directions.
- Personalized offers and discounts
- News and updates on local events
- Nutritional information for menu items
- Allergy advice
- Restaurant finder with directions
- Filter by opening hours and facilities
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Welcome to the new official McDonald’s app. The app is filled with great offers specially tailored to you. Deals and discounts appear regularly so check back often to see what’s new. The news section keeps you up to date with everything that’s going on in McDonald’s near you. Look here for new games and competitions. The nutrition section provides information on our entire menu. We provide allergy advice and nutritional information on everything from the Big Mac to a single dip! Use our restaurant finder to find your nearest McDonald’s. Filter your search based on opening hours, facilities and get directions from wherever you are.
Formosa Bubble Tea
Enhance your bubble tea experience with a loyalty program that rewards every purchase. Earn points for drinks and merchandise, get exclusive offers, and invite friends to earn more.
- Order and earn points
- Exclusive offers and promotions
- Redeem points for free drinks
- Refer friends for bonus points
- Submit feedback directly
- Customize drink orders
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Welcome to the Formosa app! We’ve created the perfect app to enhance your bubble tea experience. Here’s what you’ll love: Order and earn: Whether you’re scanning a QR code in-store or picking up your order, you’ll collect points with every purchase. Exclusive deals: Be the first to know about our latest promotions, discounts, and special offers. Rewards program: Accumulate points with every order and exchange them for free drinks and cool merch. The more you enjoy, the more you get. Refer and earn: Invite friends to join the Formosa app and earn bonus points with each successful referral. Share your feedback: Let us know how we’re doing directly through the app — your input helps us improve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Formosa Bubble Tea at 5.0 against McDonald’s's 3.4. Formosa Bubble Tea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). McDonald’s's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Formosa Bubble Tea holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McDonald’s has 6.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
McDonald’s ships an update fortnightly, Formosa Bubble Tea every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McDonald’s | Formosa Bubble Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (6.8K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #118 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 373 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | McDonald's Global Markets LLC | Formosa LT UAB |
Customer experience
McDonald’s
Formosa Bubble Tea
Bugs and requests
McDonald’s
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes often
- Login and account issues
- Delivery and order tracking problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to track orders
- Improve payment options and integration
- Provide more language and regional support
- Enhance user experience and navigation
Formosa Bubble Tea
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
McDonald’s
No in-app purchases
Formosa Bubble Tea
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is McDonald’s free?
Is Formosa Bubble Tea free?
Which has better reviews, McDonald’s or Formosa Bubble Tea?
Do McDonald’s or Formosa Bubble Tea have ads?
Which is updated more often, McDonald’s or Formosa Bubble Tea?
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