Comparison

McDonald’s vs Fat Monk

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

Head to head
About

McDonald’s

Discover exclusive deals and discounts tailored just for you. Stay updated on McDonald's news, including new games and competitions. Access detailed nutritional information and find nearby restaurants with ease.

Highlights
  • Tailored offers and discounts
  • News and updates
  • Nutritional information
  • Allergy advice
  • Restaurant finder with filters
  • Directions to nearest locations
Features
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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.

About

Fat Monk

Features
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Bestell deine Bowls einfach online mit der Fat Monk-App und hole sie dir zum Wunschzeitpunkt ohne Warten im Store beim Pick-Up-Fenster ab. Du sparst somit wertvolle Zeit und hast darüber hinaus mehr Zeit deine Bowl zu genießen. Wie gewohnt kannst du aus unseren Signature Bowls oder saisonal wechselnden Special Bowls wählen. Du gehörst zu unseren entscheidungsfreudigen Fans? Dann kannst du dir natürlich wie immer deine Bowl auch selbst zusammenstellen und sie an deine Ernährungsroutine und persönlichen Geschmacksvorlieben anpassen.

Screenshots

McDonald’s4 screens
Fat Monk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fat Monk at none against McDonald’s's shown. Fat Monk also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). McDonald’s's advantage is chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

McDonald’s ships an update fortnightly, Fat Monk monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
McDonald’s versus Fat Monk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcDonald’sFat Monk
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (6.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size386 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMcDonald's Global Markets LLCAPRO Kassensysteme GmbH

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

Fat Monk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

McDonald’s

No in-app purchases

None

Fat Monk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McDonald’s free?
McDonald’s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fat Monk free?
Fat Monk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do McDonald’s or Fat Monk have ads?
McDonald’s shows ads; Fat Monk does not.
Which is updated more often, McDonald’s or Fat Monk?
McDonald’s ships an update fortnightly, and Fat Monk monthly. Most recently, McDonald’s was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fat Monk on October 30, 2026.

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