McDonald's Japan vs Mr.Menu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McDonald's Japan
Access daily coupons, view menu details including ingredients and nutrition, and discover personalized recommendations. Order and pay directly through the app for pickup or delivery.
- Daily coupons and exclusive offers
- Detailed menu information (ingredients, nutrition)
- Personalized news and product recommendations
- Mobile order and payment
- McDelivery service integration
- Multiple payment options
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McDonald's Official App for Japan The McDonald's official app offers not only daily coupons and latest information but also allows you to complete your order and payment seamlessly. Features Available: • Access to the Latest Coupons Enjoy exclusive coupons that can be used in-store or through mobile orders. Show the coupon number to the staff by selecting "Use in Store" or choose a coupon from the mobile order menu category. • Check McDonald’s Menu Access detailed information about McDonald's products, including ingredients, allergy information, and nutritional content. • Discover the Latest News Find recommended news and products tailored to you right on the home screen. • Order and pay via the App with Mobile Order You can complete your order and payment entirely through the app. Skip the line and receive your food directly at your table (not available in certain restaurants or hours). • Order from home and have your meal delivered by McDelivery® Service via the App. How to Use Mobile Order: Step 1: Log In To use coupons or place an order, you need to register and log in. If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it via the "Forgot Password" option. Please ensure that you can receive emails from info@nsp.mdj.jp. Step 2: Choose a Restaurant Select the restaurant where you would like to receive your order. Please check the available restaurants in the app. Step 3: Select Your Menu Choose your favorite menu items. Coupons can also be used. Please note that some coupons available for mobile orders may differ from those available at the Front Counter. Step 4: Choose Your Pickup Method Select from table delivery (table service), counter pickup, takeout, or Drive-Thru. Pickup options may vary by restaurant and time. Table service, park & go, and drive-thru are not available at all locations. Step 5: Choose Your Payment Method You can pay with a credit card (VISA, Master, JCB, Diners, American Express), d-Barai, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, or Apple Pay . Please Complete the Following Step After Arriving at the Restaurant Step 6: Receive Your Order Once you arrive at the restaurant, confirm your payment to start the preparation of your order. Enjoy your freshly prepared food. How to Use McDelivery® Service: Step 1: Log In To place an order, you need to register and log in. If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it via the "Forgot Password" option. Please ensure that you can receive emails from info@nsp.mdj.jp. Step 2: Select Delivery Address and Time Choose whether you want to order now or reserve a delivery time. Reservations can be made from one day to two hours prior to the desired delivery time. Step 3: Select Your Menu Choose your favorite menu items. Step 4: Choose Your Payment Method You can pay with cash, credit card (VISA, Master, JCB, Diners, American Express), d-barai, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, or Apple Pay . Please note that cash payments are not available at some locations. Step 5: Receive Your Order Our delivery staff will bring your freshly prepared meal to your specified address. If you prefer a no-contact delivery, you can select the "Leave at the Door" option when ordering. • Please note: • Delivery times vary by location. • Orders for the breakfast menu must be placed by 10:20 AM. • Minimum order value is ¥1,500. • A delivery fee of ¥300 applies.
Mr.Menu
Discover and navigate Tokyo's culinary scene with this food travel assistant. Find over 5000 local restaurants, order in your native language, and access detailed dining options like barrier-free access and vegetarian menus. Enjoy seamless ordering and payment for a stress-free gourmet experience.
- Restaurant discovery and recommendations
- Multi-language ordering and translation
- Detailed dining needs support (barrier-free, vegetarian, etc.)
- In-store order ahead and payment
- Navigation and wayfinding cards
- Food combo purchase
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Mr. Menu is a food travel assistant that takes you to enjoy Japanese food. Mr.Menu covers 5000+ restaurants in Tokyo, so you can find your favorite local food with just one click. Mr. Menu supports English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, so you have the restaurant information at your fingertips. No need for complicated and tedious translation process, just fully enjoy your trip. Restaurant recommendation Local restaurants are at your fingertips, with nearby recommendations, restaurant navigation, and wayfinding cards to make your food journey smoother. The official collection of local must-eat food, master restaurants, food culture, so you won’t miss anything. Native language ordering service Support English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, so you can order food in your native language even in foreign countries, and enjoy food without pressure. Super humanized needs Support barrier-free dining, children's menu, diaper-changing area, vegetarian menu, religious menu, payment methods, parking support, free WIFI, free charging, and many more options to meet various needs during travel. Ordering Assistant Multi-language translation, including common conversations. Mr. Menu takes care of every aspect of the meal, including inquiries, directions, ordering instructions, and payment guidance. Introducing the food combo purchase feature online - order in advance on your phone, then enjoy your delicious meal in-store after verification. Uninterrupted gourmet discounts and endless travel happiness. Support multiple mobile payment methods, including ApplePay, Alipay+, and UnionPay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mr.Menu at 100% against McDonald's Japan's 28%. Mr.Menu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). McDonald's Japan's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Mr.Menu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: McDonald's Japan has 162 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of McDonald's Japan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mr.Menu's.
McDonald's Japan ships an update monthly, Mr.Menu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McDonald's Japan | Mr.Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (162 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 日本マクドナルド株式会社 | HUHU Inc |
Customer experience
McDonald's Japan
Mr.Menu
Bugs and requests
McDonald's Japan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mr.Menu
Requested features
2 requests- More activities during promotion periods
- Ability to buy certain features
In-app purchases
McDonald's Japan
No in-app purchases
Mr.Menu
No in-app purchases
Questions
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