Chatime USA vs MAOCAI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chatime USA
This app is designed for boba enthusiasts to easily access rewards and order their favorite drinks. Users can join the loyalty program, find nearby locations, and place orders directly from their preferred store.
- Loyalty program access
- Exclusive rewards
- Mobile ordering
- Store locator
- New user experience
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Presenting the NEW LOYAL-TEA APP, perfect for all boba-loving, Chatime fans out there. - An all new experience for our Loyal-Tea members - Join our Loyal-Tea platform and have easy access to rewards - Order Chatime drinks from your favorite store - Locate your nearest Chatime store
MAOCAI
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Founded in 2018 in Chengdu, Sichuan, MAOCAI was born from an enduring passion for the vibrant street food culture of Sichuan. Staying true to the essence of traditional Mao Cai inherited from Sichuan's river docks, it simmers its soup base with a time-honored recipe, insisting on daily preparation and fresh ingredients. By integrating hotpot elements and innovating in form, MAOCAI has created a "fast-casual" dining experience. With its authentic mala flavor, it has won over countless fans, bringing this iconic street taste from the lanes of China all the way to the United States. Today, each bowl of MAOCAI continues to spice up everyday moments with its hot, fresh, and aromatic richness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MAOCAI at none against Chatime USA's shown. MAOCAI also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chatime USA ships an update every 12 months, MAOCAI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chatime USA | MAOCAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chatime Global LLC | Chowbus, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Chatime USA
No in-app purchases
MAOCAI
No in-app purchases
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