Comparison

Cherise vs First Coffee

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

Head to head
About

Cherise

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A TRUE FARM TO CUP ECOSYSTEM Cherise India Private Ltd is a revolutionary Farm to Cup Beverage Eco-System set up by Mr. Parimal Shah and was launched for commercial operations in January 2020. Cherise manufacturers a wide range of tea, coffee, soups, and milk, and packages and markets them under their various brands in India and abroad. Additionally, Cherise specializes in the manufacture of Smart IoT enabled Vending Machines. These vending machines are currently one of India’s most advanced, hygienic, fully contactless beverage stations which dispense a wide variety of Cherise beverages on demand, in seconds. The technology, the designs, the IoT dashboard, the assembling, the deployment as well as the maintenance is fully owned and managed by Cherise. Multiple patents for their products and the technology have been filed, and the technology used by Cherise smart vending machines is miles ahead of anything else that is currently available in the Indian market. The three pillars of Cherise are – Quality, Technology and Systems. OUR BRANDS Cherise India produces a high-quality array of beverages that are healthy, farm-fresh, and authentic in taste. Our vision is to create a holistic beverage experience for our consumers globally. We focus on creating innovative products that provide an authentic taste experience. Cherise India is a brand of multiple sub-brands - SpecialTeas, Tapri, Ayurveda, Brew Days, Bean Lovers, and Ice Boosters with each brand having its own niche market with its own unique flavors and premium quality. OUR ROOTS Our roots are based out of MK Jokai A global leader in Orthodox tea manufacturing & distribution, MK Tea Group strives to be the epitome of quality tea products. A vision of Mr. Mukundray K. Shah, the group was founded soon after India gained Independence: a time when India was just beginning to see an industrial and commercial revolution. Today it is a brand that is dedicated to creating quality tea products- products that are scientifically engineered with passion, commitment and authenticity.

About

First Coffee

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The FC App- Order, Earn, Unlock!
 We made an app. We did it for the plot.
 Now every sip earns you points and perks.

 Why download The FC App?

 -Skip the queue & order ahead for pickup -Earn points on every drink order
 -Unlock free coffee, surprise rewards, and exclusive perks
 -Get early access to limited drops and member-only deals
 -Browse the full menu anytime, anywhere

 You're now part of the 1st Sip Cru.
 Start at First Base and level up.
 No plot holes. Just perks.

 Download Now!

Screenshots

Cherise4 screens
First Coffee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cherise at 12.0 against First Coffee's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cherise ships an update every 3 weeks, First Coffee monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Cherise versus First Coffee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheriseFirst Coffee
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size153 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCherise India Private LimitedDecember Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Cherise

No in-app purchases

None

First Coffee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cherise free?
Cherise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Coffee free?
First Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cherise or First Coffee have ads?
Neither Cherise nor First Coffee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cherise or First Coffee?
Cherise ships an update every 3 weeks, and First Coffee monthly. Most recently, Cherise was updated on November 7, 2026 and First Coffee on November 14, 2026.

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