Makan Guru vs Noshbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Makan Guru
Discover a diverse range of food options, from milk tea and sushi to keto meals and fried chicken, all available from various eateries islandwide. This app simplifies finding hassle-free meals from cafes, food courts, and restaurants in one convenient place.
- Wide food selection
- Islandwide discovery
- Hassle-free meal finding
- Multiple eatery types
- Convenient ordering
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Enjoy a wide selection including brown sugar milk tea, acai bowls, dim sum, fried chicken, sushi, keto foods, pizza, Impossible meat and more!Discover hassle-free meals from cafes, food courts, restaurants, hawker centres islandwide, all in one app.
Noshbox
Easily discover and book tables at Ho Chi Minh City's top restaurants. Find the perfect spot for any occasion, from casual meals to special events, with real-time availability and instant confirmation.
- Instant reservations
- Curated restaurant selection
- Real-time table availability
- Seamless booking interface
- Save favorite restaurants
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Discover, Book, and Dine at Ho Chi Minh City's Finest Restaurants Noshbox connects you with the best dining experiences in Ho Chi Minh City. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a business lunch, or a night out with friends, finding and booking your perfect table has never been easier. Why Noshbox? Instant Reservations – Book your table in seconds, no phone calls needed Curated Selection – Discover HCMC's top restaurants, from hidden gems to popular hotspots Real-Time Availability – See open tables instantly and secure your spot Seamless Experience – Simple, intuitive interface designed for effortless booking Save Your Favorites – Keep track of restaurants you love and want to try Perfect For: • Date nights and special occasions • Business dinners and client meetings • Group gatherings and celebrations • Spontaneous dining adventures • Exploring new cuisines and neighborhoods How It Works: Browse restaurants by cuisine, location, or vibe Check real-time availability Select your preferred time and party size Confirm your booking instantly Show up and enjoy your meal Join the Noshbox Community Stop waiting on hold or worrying about availability. Download Noshbox today and experience the future of dining in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Noshbox at 5.0 against Makan Guru's 1.0. Noshbox also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Makan Guru's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Noshbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Makan Guru ships an update every 2 months, Noshbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Makan Guru | Noshbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ALAI LABS PTE. LTD. | Mobilio Asia Pte Ltd |
Customer experience
Makan Guru
Noshbox
In-app purchases
Makan Guru
No in-app purchases
Noshbox
No in-app purchases
