# i vs MalaTown US

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | MalaTown US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-tea/id1618735458/reviews) | **[3.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malatown-us/id6475927163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [I-TEA USA INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618735460) | [MalaTown LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725418748) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-tea/id1618735458)

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.

**Highlights:** Unique tea selections, 45+ years of experience, Loyalty club membership, Exclusive gifts and rewards, Freshly made tea

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MalaTown US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malatown-us/id6475927163)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i 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, i or MalaTown US?

MalaTown US is rated higher. i averages 2.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while MalaTown US averages 3.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do i or MalaTown US have ads?

i shows ads; MalaTown US does not.

### Which is updated more often, i or MalaTown US?

i ships an update every 15 months, and MalaTown US every 2 months. Most recently, i was updated on July 23, 2026 and MalaTown US on September 24, 2026.

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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.*