Comparison

McDonald's Japan vs Queue Forecast

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Queue Forecast

Features
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Enter how many people (or groups) are ahead of you, then tap "+1 moved" as the line advances. The app predicts your remaining wait using Bayesian estimation. Right after you join, accuracy is low. It improves as the line moves. Great for first-come, first-served lines - popular restaurants, food stalls, food trucks, pop-up shops, and checkout lines. * Contains ads

Screenshots

McDonald's Japan4 screens
Queue Forecast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: McDonald's Japan at none against Queue Forecast's shown. McDonald's Japan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Queue Forecast's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

McDonald's Japan ships an update monthly, Queue Forecast daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
McDonald's Japan versus Queue Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcDonald's JapanQueue Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (162 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings162 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer日本マクドナルド株式会社Reckona Inc.

In-app purchases

None

McDonald's Japan

No in-app purchases

None

Queue Forecast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is McDonald's Japan free?
McDonald's Japan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Queue Forecast free?
Queue Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do McDonald's Japan or Queue Forecast have ads?
Queue Forecast shows ads; McDonald's Japan does not.
Which is updated more often, McDonald's Japan or Queue Forecast?
McDonald's Japan ships an update monthly, and Queue Forecast daily. Most recently, McDonald's Japan was updated on November 1, 2026 and Queue Forecast on October 29, 2026.

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