Comparison

Nan Xiang Express vs MalaTown US

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nan Xiang Express

This loyalty app allows you to become a member and earn points at all locations. Access exclusive rewards, view products and store locations, and pay directly through the app with a linked card.

Highlights
  • Loyalty membership
  • Earn points
  • Access rewards
  • View products
  • View locations
  • In-app payment
Features
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The loyalty app for Nan Xiang Express. Download to become a Nan Xiang loyalty member and gain access to rewards and more! - Earn points at all our locations - Access to rewards for Nan Xiang Express loyalty members - View our products - View our locations - Pay using app with linked credit or debit card

About

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.

Highlights
  • Find nearest locations
  • View menu
  • Place orders ahead
  • Earn loyalty points
  • Track rewards status
  • Customize hot pot
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Nan Xiang Express4 screens
MalaTown US2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MalaTown US at 3.4 against Nan Xiang Express's 2.4. MalaTown US also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 32%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MalaTown US holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Nan Xiang Express's written reviews are positive against 53% of MalaTown US's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nan Xiang Express ships an update every 5 weeks, MalaTown US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nan Xiang Express versus MalaTown US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNan Xiang ExpressMalaTown US
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (34 ratings)3.4 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAbacus Business Solutions IncMalaTown LLC

Customer experience

Nan Xiang Express

All ratings34 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.4%

MalaTown US

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

In-app purchases

None

Nan Xiang Express

No in-app purchases

None

MalaTown US

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nan Xiang Express free?
Nan Xiang Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MalaTown US free?
MalaTown US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nan Xiang Express or MalaTown US?
MalaTown US is rated higher. Nan Xiang Express averages 2.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while MalaTown US averages 3.4 from 23 ratings.
Do Nan Xiang Express or MalaTown US have ads?
Neither Nan Xiang Express nor MalaTown US shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nan Xiang Express or MalaTown US?
Nan Xiang Express ships an update every 5 weeks, and MalaTown US every 2 months. Most recently, Nan Xiang Express was updated on November 12, 2026 and MalaTown US on November 4, 2026.

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