Mug Link vs FareChance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mug Link
This app connects to a Bluetooth device to display and control its temperature. You can set your desired temperature using buttons or directly on the device, and view power status. It supports both Celsius and Fahrenheit, and automatically reconnects after initial pairing.
- Bluetooth device connection
- Real-time temperature display
- Set desired temperature
- Power status indicator
- Celsius and Fahrenheit support
- Automatic reconnection
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Connect the device using Bluetooth. Display the current temperature of the device and display the desired set temperature. Set the desired temperature by +/- button or the device. Display the power of the device. Express the temperature in degrees and Celsius and Fahrenheit. Automatically connect after the first time.
FareChance
Easily decide where to eat by swiping through nearby restaurant options. Discover local favorites, plan outings with friends, and access restaurant details like directions and ordering links.
- Swipe to discover restaurants
- Curated local restaurant collections
- Create custom restaurant lists
- Share restaurant decks with friends
- Direct access to restaurant info and ordering
- Track dining adventures with badges
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Stop choosing. Start eating. FareChance helps you decide where to eat in seconds. Whether you’re looking for a new local favorite, planning date night, or trying to satisfy a group with different tastes, FareChance makes the decision easy. Swipe through nearby restaurants like a deck of cards. Save the ones you love, skip the ones you don’t, and let FareChance pick when you’re ready. Features • Swipe to discover – Browse nearby restaurants one card at a time. • Local Picks – Explore curated restaurant collections featuring local favorites, hidden gems, date nights, breakfast spots, burgers, pizza, and more. • Build custom Decks – Create lists for date night, brunch, family dinners, vacations, or anywhere you want to explore. • Share with friends – Send Decks with a simple link or QR code so everyone is looking at the same options. • Everything in one place – Call, get directions, visit the website, make reservations, or order delivery directly from each restaurant. • Passport & Badges – Track your adventures, collect badges, and discover new places along the way. • FareChance+ ‚Äì Filter by price and rating, and enjoy the app free of third-party ads. Whether you’re at home or traveling somewhere new, FareChance helps you spend less time deciding and more time enjoying great food. No account required. Just open the app, start swiping, and let FareChance decide. FareChance+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription, offered monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://farechanceapp.com/pages/farechance-app-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://farechanceapp.com/pages/farechance-app-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FareChance at 100% against Mug Link's 33%. FareChance also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Mug Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. FareChance sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mug Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
FareChance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Mug Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of FareChance's.
Mug Link ships an update every 6 weeks, FareChance every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mug Link | FareChance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Hansuo Technology Development Co,.Ltd | FareChance LLC |
Customer experience
Mug Link
FareChance
In-app purchases
Mug Link
No in-app purchases
FareChance
- Support FareChance$0.99
- Fuel the Mission$3.99
- Back the Vision$5.99
