# Coupon Navigator vs CHACOCO

The clearest difference is rating: CHACOCO at 2.1 against Coupon Navigator's 1.0. CHACOCO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (227 vs 1). Coupon Navigator's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CHACOCO holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CHACOCO has 227 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Coupon Navigator's written reviews are positive against 12% of CHACOCO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Coupon Navigator ships an update every 2 weeks, CHACOCO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coupon Navigator | CHACOCO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coupon-navigator/id1489349878/reviews) | **[2.1 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chacoco/id6444102549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **227** |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 11.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/438033904) | [ITO EN, LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/439218604) |

## What reviewers say

### Coupon Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coupon-navigator/id1489349878)

Discover and save on coupons from over 30 popular Japanese chains, including fast food, family restaurants, and convenience stores. Browse new deals, find nearby locations, and get real-time notifications for savings on your daily purchases or trip to Japan.

**Highlights:** Aggregates coupons from 30+ Japanese chains, Browse new and favorite coupons, Find nearby store locations, Real-time push notifications for new deals, One-tap jump to brand's official app, Sort brands by category or popularity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CHACOCO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chacoco/id6444102549)

This official app allows you to purchase products from Ito En vending machines at a discount. Earn stamps with every purchase to redeem for free products. Stay updated on campaigns and new product releases.

**Highlights:** Discounted purchases at vending machines, Earn stamps with each purchase, Redeem stamps for free product tickets, Receive campaign and new product information, QR code payment integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Some users find PayPay smooth after initial setup
- ✅ Some users appreciate the potential for free drinks via campaigns
- ✅ Some users found the QR code location on the monitor

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Too many payment steps
- ❌ QR code not readable
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Payment errors
- ❌ Drinks not dispensed

**Reported bugs**

- QR code not readable
- App crashes
- Payment errors
- Product not dispensed after payment
- Stuck payments, no cancellation

**Requested features**

- Seamless payment methods
- Improved QR code scanning
- Clearer UI/UX
- Vending machine location map
- More payment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coupon Navigator free?

Coupon Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CHACOCO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coupon Navigator or CHACOCO?

CHACOCO is rated higher. Coupon Navigator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CHACOCO averages 2.1 from 227 ratings.

### Do Coupon Navigator or CHACOCO have ads?

Coupon Navigator shows ads; CHACOCO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coupon Navigator or CHACOCO?

Coupon Navigator ships an update every 2 weeks, and CHACOCO every 2 months. Most recently, Coupon Navigator was updated on October 10, 2026 and CHACOCO on October 12, 2026.

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