Comparison

Java U Points vs Chiang Mai

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

Head to head

Java U Points

The Java U Loyalty Program

About

Java U Points

Features

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The new Java U Points App allows you to use your phone to pay and earn points at participating Java U locations. By becoming a member of the Java U Points program, you can add money to your Java U account, set up auto-reload, view your transaction history, follow your reward progress and receive special surprises and limited time offers. Scan the QR code in store to earn points on your purchases. You can also earn free hot beverages. When you buy any 8 hot beverages at any participating Java U location and scan your app, you can receive the 9th hot beverage for free. Certain restrictions apply. For full details, please visit us at www.java-u.com. Features: • EARN JAVA U POINTS ON YOUR PURCHASES • EARN FREE HOT BEVERAGES • PAY WITH YOUR PHONE AT JAVA U LOCATIONS • RELOAD YOUR CARD BALANCE DIRECTLY FROM THE APP OR SET UP THE AUTO-RELOAD FUNCTION TO TOP UP YOUR CARD AUTOMATICALLY • SEND JAVA U E-GIFTS TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY • FIND A JAVA U LOCATION NEAR YOU

About

Chiang Mai

Explore authentic Thai dishes and beverages. Discover a variety of recipes and enjoy the flavors of Thailand.

Highlights

Authentic Thai cuisine
Explore Thai drinks
Recipe discovery
Flavor exploration

Features

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Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine and drinks at Chiang Mai

Screenshots

Java U Points4 screens

Chiang Mai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Java U Points at monthly against Chiang Mai's every 3 months. Java U Points also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Java U Points ships an update monthly, Chiang Mai every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Java U Points versus Chiang Mai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Java U Points	Chiang Mai
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	55.6% of reviews
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	47 MB	147 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Marketucan Technologies Inc.	Snappy Innovation Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Java U Points

No in-app purchases

None

Chiang Mai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Java U Points free?

Java U Points is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Chiang Mai free?

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

Do Java U Points or Chiang Mai have ads?

Neither Java U Points nor Chiang Mai shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Java U Points or Chiang Mai?

Java U Points ships an update monthly, and Chiang Mai every 3 months. Most recently, Java U Points was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chiang Mai on October 26, 2026.