Elephant Grounds vs Dakka
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elephant Grounds
Discover the latest news and promotions from your favorite coffee shop. Order ahead for pickup, pay easily, and earn rewards like free coffee by collecting stamps. Find nearby locations and manage your account conveniently.
- Shop news and promotions
- Location finder
- Digital loyalty card
- Mobile ordering and payment
- Stamp collection for free coffee
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The Elephant Grounds mobile app is here. Download now and sign up to enjoy all the privileges and convenience. 1. Shops: Stay up to date with our latest news and promotions. Also, find your nearest Elephant Grounds location on our map. 2. My Card: Create an account and top-up your card for purchasing food to go. Collect stamps to redeem free coffee. 3. Mobile Ordering: Never wait for your coffee or food again! Place your takeaway order while you’re on the way and pre-pay to save time.
Dakka
Discover curated cafes in Hong Kong with this app. Explore hidden gems and local favorites, bookmark your top spots, and share recommendations with friends. Find the perfect coffee break location with ease.
- Curated cafe listings
- Smart discovery tools
- Map exploration
- Bookmark favorites
- Share with friends
- View cafe details
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Find the best cafes in Hong Kong, curated just for you. From hidden gems to local favourites, Dakka helps you explore, bookmark and share with ease. Looking for the perfect spot for your next coffee break? Dakka is your cafe directory for Hong Kong, built to help you uncover the city's finest coffee. We handpick the most charming, atmospheric and high-quality cafes around the city, so you don't have to scroll endlessly or miss the hidden gems. With Dakka, you can: 1. Find the best cafes nearby on one map, and see which are open right now 2. Filter by amenities: Wi-Fi, power sockets, large desks, pet friendly, pastry and coffee beans 3. Check cafe details before you go: opening hours, ratings, address and contact 4. Take a look inside with photos sorted into storefront, space and food 5. Discover this week's trending cafes 6. Bookmark favourites and share them with friends 7. Track every coffee you drink: snap your cup and Dakka turns it into a sticker on your calendar Available in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. Whether you're a remote worker, coffee enthusiast or weekend explorer, Dakka makes discovering great cafes simple and enjoyable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dakka at 5.0 against Elephant Grounds's 3.7. Dakka also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Elephant Grounds's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Dakka holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Elephant Grounds ships an update every 4 weeks, Dakka every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elephant Grounds | Dakka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELEPHANT GROUNDS LIMITED | Cheuk Yin Mong |
Customer experience
Elephant Grounds
Dakka
In-app purchases
Elephant Grounds
No in-app purchases
Dakka
No in-app purchases
