# panda coffee shop vs Tiny Cafe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: panda coffee shop at none against Tiny Cafe's 36. panda coffee shop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Tiny Cafe's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Cafe sells 36 one-off in-app purchases. panda coffee shop asks for nothing beyond the download.

panda coffee shop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Cafe has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | panda coffee shop | Tiny Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-coffee-shop/id1566280831/reviews)** | [4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 996 MB | 479 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou QinMan Game Design Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549526076) | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) |

## What reviewers say

### panda coffee shop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-coffee-shop/id1566280831)

Run a charming coffee shop, preparing various coffees and desserts for diverse guests. Enjoy the fun of cooking while learning about nutrition. Create delicious treats like egg tarts, tiramisu, and macarons.

**Highlights:** Prepare coffee and desserts, Learn nutrition facts, Bake egg tarts, Make tiramisu, Create macarons, Serve diverse guests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cafe/id6651825685)

Run your own cozy cafe, brewing coffee and serving treats to adorable cat customers. This idle simulation game lets you manage staff, expand your menu, and grow your business into a global franchise. Enjoy relaxing music and charming stories.

**Highlights:** Run your own cafe, Brew drip coffee, Serve cat customers, Manage cute staff, Expand to global cities, Collect Cheese, Soothing cafe music

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barista Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cafe Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mascot Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pakage - Winter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Reward | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dice package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sally's Branch #1 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #1 PASS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dean's Branch #2 Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attendance book (Special) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gem | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (Halloween) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #3 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack II | $7.99 | one-time |
| Branch #2 PASS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Barista Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III (Discount) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Best friends Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pablo's high-end camera | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gusto Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Roastery Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Gems | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and cozy game
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Reasonable amount of ads/monetization
- 🗣️ Interesting storylines and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy at times
- 🕰️ Slow progress in later stages
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics/tutorials in some areas
- 🔊 Audio issues after watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past certain missions
- Loss of progress/account data after periods of inactivity
- Incorrect or missing information in certain popups

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the cafe
- Ability to recruit and customize employees
- Offline/AFK earning mechanics
- Mini-games or other side activities
- Improved performance on higher branches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is panda coffee shop free?

panda coffee shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Cafe free?

Tiny Cafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, panda coffee shop or Tiny Cafe?

panda coffee shop is rated higher. panda coffee shop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tiny Cafe averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do panda coffee shop or Tiny Cafe have ads?

Tiny Cafe shows ads; panda coffee shop does not.

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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.*