Laking National vs Bistro BFF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Laking National
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Enjoy the exclusive benefits of National Book Store's rewards program with the new Laking National QR app! Use your QR code to earn and redeem Sulit Coins at any National Book Store branch. Download now!
Bistro BFF
Manage your loyalty program and restaurant visits with ease. Instantly purchase and renew your membership card, track rewards, and discover nearby locations. Stay updated on promotions and new features.
- Instant BFF card purchase
- Account creation without restaurant visit
- Card renewal within the app
- Rewards tracking
- Restaurant catalog and navigation
- Promotion notifications
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Say hi to the new and improved Bistro BFF App! We took everything that works and made it better for you. Now, you can instantly buy a BFF card within the app, and use its perks right away. Download the app now to check out more exciting features. • Not yet a BFF Card holder? No problem, create an account without visiting the restaurant • Buy and Renew your BFF card directly within the app • View, use, and keep track of your rewards • Be notified on latest announcements and promotions • Browse through the catalog of restaurants and branches, and navigate in a tap of a button Keep and eye out for more exciting features ahead!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Laking National at none against Bistro BFF's shown. Bistro BFF's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, 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.
Laking National ships an update every 2 months, Bistro BFF every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Laking National | Bistro BFF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Book Store, Inc. | ALLCARD TECH DEV |
In-app purchases
Laking National
No in-app purchases
Bistro BFF
No in-app purchases
Questions
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