The Handpulled Noodle. vs Cheers NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Handpulled Noodle.
Experience authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine with handcrafted noodles and dumplings. Order through the app to access exclusive offers, rewards, and gifts. Discover local legends in a vibrant culinary setting.
- Handcrafted noodles and dumplings
- Authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine
- Special offers and rewards
- Made-to-order dishes
- Sizzling stir fries and soups
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Since 2014, The Handpulled Noodle has been pulling noodles and feeding New Yorkers who know the difference. What started at our original 148th & Broadway shop has grown to Central Harlem and Hell’s Kitchen, but the mission has stayed the same: bold Northwestern Chinese flavors, handmade food, and no shortcuts. This is comfort food with backbone. Chewy hand-pulled noodles, rich broths, satisfying dumplings, and bold, hearty dishes that actually hit the spot. Rustic, soulful, a little messy in the best way, and made for the kind of hunger that needs more than a sad desk lunch. Whether you’ve had a rough day, a long week, or just need something deeply satisfying delivered into your life fast, we’ve got you. Order ahead, skip the wait, and get the kind of meal that feels like it showed up at exactly the right time.
Cheers NYC
Discover the best happy hour deals in New York City with this curated guide. Find nearby drink specials, browse by neighborhood and time, and save your favorite spots for future outings. Avoid tourist traps and enjoy authentic New York bar experiences.
- Discover nearby happy hours
- Browse deals by neighborhood
- Filter by time
- Save favorite spots
- Find spots for various occasions
- Curated NYC bar selection
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Cheers NYC helps New Yorkers find the best happy hour deals across the city — fast, curated, and always relevant. Whether you’re leaving the office, meeting friends, or planning a last-minute drink, Cheers NYC shows you nearby drink specials without the noise. What you can do • Discover happy hours near you • Browse deals by neighborhood and time • Save favorites for later • Find spots for after work, dates, or group hangs Built for NYC From Midtown to Brooklyn, we focus on the bars New Yorkers actually go to — no tourist traps, no outdated menus. Perfect timing Because the best plans start after five. Download Cheers NYC and never miss a good pour again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Handpulled Noodle. at Free against Cheers NYC's $1.99. The Handpulled Noodle. also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 2). Cheers NYC's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support 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
The Handpulled Noodle. is free to download; Cheers NYC costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cheers NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Handpulled Noodle. has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of The Handpulled Noodle.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Cheers NYC's.
The Handpulled Noodle. ships an update every 12 months, Cheers NYC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Handpulled Noodle. | Cheers NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (147 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ding Dynasty LLC | Grace Jansen |
Customer experience
The Handpulled Noodle.
Cheers NYC
In-app purchases
The Handpulled Noodle.
No in-app purchases
Cheers NYC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Handpulled Noodle. free?
Is Cheers NYC free?
Which has better reviews, The Handpulled Noodle. or Cheers NYC?
Do The Handpulled Noodle. or Cheers NYC have ads?
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