# Charminar vs Hashtag India

Charminar and Hashtag India both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Hashtag India's written reviews are positive against 0% of Charminar's. Hashtag India also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 16 months). Charminar's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Charminar against 4.9 for Hashtag India. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hashtag India has 708 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Charminar's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hashtag India's.

Charminar ships an update every 16 months, Hashtag India every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charminar | Hashtag India |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charminar/id1536848275/reviews) | **[4.9 (708 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashtag-india/id6754032071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **708** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tikka Group Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536848277) | [Froogal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717456740) |

## What reviewers say

### Charminar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charminar/id1536848275)

Easily order your favorite meals with this app. Browse menus, customize dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and contact information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hashtag India

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashtag-india/id6754032071)

Order authentic Indian street food with ease. Earn rewards, unlock exclusive perks, and enjoy birthday surprises. Discover nearby locations and track your order history for a convenient dining experience.

**Highlights:** Easy food ordering for pickup or delivery, Rewards program for earning points on purchases, Tier-based exclusive perks and discounts, Birthday surprises and personalized offers, Referral program for bonus points, Digital gift cards for authentic Indian flavor, Order history and rewards tracking, Find nearby store locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Charminar free?

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

### Is Hashtag India free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Charminar or Hashtag India?

Hashtag India is rated higher. Charminar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Hashtag India averages 4.9 from 708 ratings.

### Do Charminar or Hashtag India have ads?

Charminar shows ads; Hashtag India does not.

### Which is updated more often, Charminar or Hashtag India?

Charminar ships an update every 16 months, and Hashtag India every 4 days. Most recently, Charminar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hashtag India on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
