Comparison

Punkt vs Malou

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

Head to head
About

Punkt

Instantly save locations discovered on social media and see them pinned on your personal map. Share recommendations with friends and organize your favorite places into guides. Turn inspiration into real-world experiences without changing your habits.

Highlights
  • Save spots from TikTok & Instagram
  • AI-powered location detection
  • Personalized map view
  • Share recommendations with friends
  • Organize places into guides
  • Unlimited spot imports with Premium
Features
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Punkt gives you the best local spots, shared by chefs, food critics, and hand-picked influencers. Follow them, and their spots land straight on your map. Once your map is full, use Table Today to instantly see who has a table available right now, and book in one tap. No more "where should we go tonight?" No more screenshots, messy notes, or half-remembered recommendations. Just the places worth going, always within reach. With Punkt, you can: •⁠ ⁠Follow trusted chefs, critics, and creators for their best addresses •⁠ ⁠See every spot pinned on your personal map •⁠ ⁠Check real-time table availability with Table Today •⁠ ⁠Book instantly, without leaving the app •⁠ ⁠Build and organize your own guides over time •⁠ ⁠Keep every favorite place in one place, forever For the ones who want it all: Punkt Ultra. Import spots from anywhere, your Google Maps, screenshots, notes, TikToks, Instagram Reels ; straight to your map, in one tap. Available plans: Monthly: €5.99 Yearly: €34.99 Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.rooomapp.com/index.php/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rooomapp.com/index.php/privacypolicy/

About

Malou

Features
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Maximize your restaurant online reputation and increase visibility with Malou. Our tool helps you streamline your restaurant marketing strategy, which includes comprehensive local SEO that ensures your restaurant ranks higher on search engines and map platforms. Key Features: 1. Powerful Review Management: Monitor and respond to customer reviews from TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google, and more, all in one place. Strengthen your restaurant's marketing and engage with your audience effectively. 2. Social Media Integration: Connect and manage all your restaurant’s social media marketing seamlessly. Keep your customers engaged and updated across platforms like Facebook and Instagram, all in one click. 3. Boost Customer Satisfaction: Address customer feedback and messages promptly and enhance the dining experience. Turn satisfied diners into loyal patrons and attract new ones. Why Malou is a must-have for restaurant marketing: - User-Friendly Interface: Our app is designed to be intuitive, making online presence management a breeze for restaurant owners and marketing managers. - Time Efficiency: Save time by managing all aspects of your restaurant's digital presence from a single platform. - Real-Time Insights: Access valuable analytics and data to track your performance, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. - Competitive Edge: Stay ahead in the restaurant industry by optimizing your restaurant's online presence and reputation. What people say about Malou: ”Malou is a real game changer. It’s a gem in productivity, at the head office it makes everything 10 times better” - Emmanuel (Perchoir Groupe) ”It has been a huge time saver, every restaurant should have it.” Valéry (Liberty’s Burger) Questions? Instagram: @malou.food.en Facebook: https://facebook.com/maloufoodinfluencermarketing

Screenshots

Punkt4 screens
Malou3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Malou at none against Punkt's 7. Malou also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Punkt's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Punkt sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Malou asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Punkt ships an update weekly, Malou every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Punkt versus Malou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunktMalou
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRooom AppMalou Food Marketing

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Punkt

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly+$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly+$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly+7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Malou

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Punkt free?
Punkt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Malou free?
Malou is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Punkt or Malou have ads?
Neither Punkt nor Malou shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Punkt or Malou?
Punkt ships an update weekly, and Malou every 3 weeks. Most recently, Punkt was updated on October 27, 2026 and Malou on October 24, 2026.

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