Mealbase vs GeniUS Loyalty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mealbase
Discover and order from local restaurants with this ethical food delivery service. Enjoy a variety of cuisines delivered conveniently to your door. Contact support through live chat or email for assistance.
- Order food and drink
- Discover local restaurants
- Ethical delivery service
- Live chat support
- Email support
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Order food and drink from your favourite local restaurants. For more information please get in touch via the app's live chat or please contact: info@mealbase.co.uk
GeniUS Loyalty
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The GeniUS Loyalty app is a multi-purpose app available for customers of GeniUS cafés & bars, found at the University of Sheffield. ● Earn 5p in points for every £1 you spend, simply scan the QR code at the till when making your purchase. ● Two free drinks vouchers on your birthday, treat yourself and a friend to a drink! ● Discounts and promotions will only be available to customers who scan their active GeniUS Account. ● Exclusive offers, discounts and vouchers will be made available throughout the year. ● Add money to your account and spend it via a QR code at the till. ● View your vouchers and offers in the app. ● View available locations along with their menus and opening times. ● Click and collect functionality is available for certain venues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GeniUS Loyalty at none against Mealbase's shown. Mealbase's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Mealbase ships an update every 3 months, GeniUS Loyalty every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mealbase | GeniUS Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uney App Ltd | Its Lolly |
In-app purchases
Mealbase
No in-app purchases
GeniUS Loyalty
No in-app purchases
Questions
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