McDonald’s vs Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖
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 McDonald's news, including new games and competitions. Access detailed nutritional information and find nearby restaurants with ease.
- Tailored offers and discounts
- News and updates
- Nutritional information
- Allergy advice
- Restaurant finder with filters
- Directions to nearest locations
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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.
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.
- Map view of coffee shops
- Display of coffee prices
- Power socket availability filter
- Rating and review counts
- Support for all Taiwan areas
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 at 93% against McDonald’s's 50%. Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). McDonald’s's advantage is chart position (#120 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
McDonald’s ships an update fortnightly, Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McDonald’s | Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (6.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #120 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 386 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | McDonald's Global Markets LLC | JOEL ISAAC KITCHING |
Customer experience
McDonald’s
Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖
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
Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
McDonald’s
No in-app purchases
Thirsty Bean 跑咖咖
No in-app purchases
