Steak Science vs MalaTown US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steak Science
This app helps you perfectly cook steaks by calculating the precise baking time needed after searing. Input your steak's details and desired doneness to eliminate guesswork and achieve restaurant-quality results every time.
- Calculates baking time for desired doneness
- Eliminates guesswork in steak cooking
- Uses 1D heat equation for accuracy
- Simple input of steak parameters
- Ensures perfect steak results
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Steak Science calculates the baking time needed after searing to achieve your desired level of doneness. Designed to take the guesswork out of cooking steaks to perfection, our app ensures no more constant temperature checks. Simply input your steak parameters, and Steak Science will calculate the baking time based on 1D heat equation.
MalaTown US
Discover nearby locations, browse the menu, and order ahead to save time. Earn loyalty points and track your rewards status. Customize your hot pot with a wide selection of ingredients and signature broths.
- Find nearest locations
- View menu
- Place orders ahead
- Earn loyalty points
- Track rewards status
- Customize hot pot
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Welcome to MalaTown — your favorite customizable hot pot experience is now even easier to enjoy! With the MalaTown app, you can: • Order Online: Skip the line and place pickup or delivery orders directly from your phone. • Earn Rewards: Collect points with every purchase and redeem them for discounts or free items. • Explore Our Menu: Browse over 30+ fresh ingredients, including vegetables, meats, noodles, and our signature drinkable broths. • Find Nearby Stores: Quickly locate the closest MalaTown and check store hours. Build your perfect bowl in just a few taps — spicy, savory, and uniquely yours. Download now and join the MalaTown community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steak Science at 100% against MalaTown US's 53%. Steak Science also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4). MalaTown US's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Steak Science holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Steak Science's written reviews are positive against 53% of MalaTown US's.
Steak Science ships an update every 6 weeks, MalaTown US every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steak Science | MalaTown US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (46 ratings) — better | 3.4 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dajun Xian | MalaTown LLC |
Customer experience
Steak Science
MalaTown US
In-app purchases
Steak Science
No in-app purchases
MalaTown US
No in-app purchases
