i vs MalaTown US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Discover unique tea selections from Taiwan, crafted with over 45 years of experience. Join the exclusive loyalty club for exciting gifts and rewards. Experience a lifestyle centered around perfectly made fresh tea.
- Unique tea selections
- 45+ years of experience
- Loyalty club membership
- Exclusive gifts and rewards
- Freshly made tea
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Our tea was found in Kaohsiung and Alishan Province, to the current position as one of the largest tea grower in Taiwan. Over 45 years of experience in the tea industry, we bring you many unique drink selections, you always can get a cup of perfectly made fresh tea every time. Download the official i-Tea App today to join our exclusive loyalty club! Join now to receive exciting gifts and tasty rewards! Not Just a Cup of Tea, It’s a Lifestyle
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 review sentiment: MalaTown US at 53% against i's 0%. MalaTown US also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). i's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). 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.
MalaTown US holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of i's written reviews are positive against 53% of MalaTown US's.
i ships an update every 15 months, MalaTown US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | MalaTown US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (33 ratings) | 3.4 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | I-TEA USA INC. | MalaTown LLC |
Customer experience
i
MalaTown US
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
MalaTown US
No in-app purchases
