# Moon Tea vs MargBuddies

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moon Tea at none against MargBuddies's 1. Moon Tea also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MargBuddies's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MargBuddies sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Moon Tea asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Moon Tea against 5.0 for MargBuddies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moon Tea has 60 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Moon Tea ships an update monthly, MargBuddies fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Tea | MargBuddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-tea/id6448975876/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margbuddies/id6761793555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PEBLLA, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543666034) | [james mollenauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891530549) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Tea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-tea/id6448975876)

Order your favorite bubble tea and food ahead of time to skip the line. Track your order in real-time and view detailed menu information. Share your experiences and manage your rewards and order history.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for quick pickup, Detailed menu information, Real-time order tracking, Share photos and moments, Manage rewards and order history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MargBuddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margbuddies/id6761793555)

Discover the best margaritas and cocktails at nearby bars and restaurants. Find happy hour deals, rate drinks, and connect with friends to explore new spots. Earn badges and track your favorite locations.

**Highlights:** Interactive map with drink reviews, Search for nearby bars and restaurants, Rate and review cocktails, Browse happy hour deals, Connect with friends and view profiles, Earn badges for exploration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MargBuddies Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moon Tea free?

Moon Tea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MargBuddies free?

MargBuddies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moon Tea or MargBuddies?

MargBuddies is rated higher. Moon Tea averages 4.9 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while MargBuddies averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Moon Tea or MargBuddies have ads?

Neither Moon Tea nor MargBuddies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moon Tea or MargBuddies?

Moon Tea ships an update monthly, and MargBuddies fortnightly. Most recently, Moon Tea was updated on October 19, 2026 and MargBuddies on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*