ZERO& vs MalaTown US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZERO&
Order your favorite drinks, bread, and cakes for pickup with a seamless ordering and payment experience. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for exclusive rewards and discounts. Find nearby locations, pre-order to skip the line, and track your order history.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Store locator with directions
- Secure in-app payments
- Order history tracking
- Digital gift cards
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Welcom to the Zero& app, a convenient way to order your favorite Zero& drinks, bread and cakes on the go, with a seamless ordering and payment experience. Features: Earn Points: Every purchase you make with Zero& earns you points that can be redeemed for rewards. Redeem Rewards: Use your points to redeem exclusive offers and discounts on your favorite drinks, bread or cakes. Find a Store: Use the store locator to find the nearest Zero& store, get directions, and check store hours. Order Ahead: Pre-order your drinks and skip the line when you arrive at the store. Payment: Quick and secure payment options, including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Order History: Keep track of all your past orders, so you never forget your favorite drink. Gift Cards: Give the gift of delicious fruit tea with Zero& gift cards. Tipping: Leave a tip for your favorite barista directly through the app. Get the Zero& app now and enjoy the convenience and benefits of being a Zero& customer! We are delicious. We are colorful. We are healthy. We are Zero&.
MalaTown US
Discover nearby locations, browse the menu, and order ahead to save time. Earn loyalty points and track your rewards status. Customize your hot pot with a wide selection of ingredients and signature broths.
- Find nearest locations
- View menu
- Place orders ahead
- Earn loyalty points
- Track rewards status
- Customize hot pot
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Welcome to MalaTown — your favorite customizable hot pot experience is now even easier to enjoy! With the MalaTown app, you can: • Order Online: Skip the line and place pickup or delivery orders directly from your phone. • Earn Rewards: Collect points with every purchase and redeem them for discounts or free items. • Explore Our Menu: Browse over 30+ fresh ingredients, including vegetables, meats, noodles, and our signature drinkable broths. • Find Nearby Stores: Quickly locate the closest MalaTown and check store hours. Build your perfect bowl in just a few taps — spicy, savory, and uniquely yours. Download now and join the MalaTown community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZERO& at 4.7 against MalaTown US's 3.4. ZERO& also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). 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.
ZERO& holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZERO& has 376 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ZERO&'s written reviews are positive against 53% of MalaTown US's.
ZERO& ships an update fortnightly, MalaTown US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZERO& | MalaTown US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (376 ratings) — better | 3.4 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 376 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fuji Incorporated | MalaTown LLC |
Customer experience
ZERO&
MalaTown US
Bugs and requests
ZERO&
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and account creation issues
- Ordering problems and refund difficulties
- Inconsistent app performance and functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view coupon codes online
- Improved order tracking and notifications
- Integration with more payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Better inventory management and real-time store updates
MalaTown US
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ZERO&
No in-app purchases
MalaTown US
No in-app purchases
