MalaTown US vs SeeFood
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
SeeFood
Instantly digitize menus by snapping a photo, view high-quality dish images before ordering, and easily search for specific items. Keep track of your dining history with search history.
- Instant menu digitization
- Visual dish previews
- Image upload for dish identification
- Dish search functionality
- Search history tracking
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Why SeeFood? Whether you're a foodie, a traveler, or just someone who loves trying new things, SeeFood makes dining out easier and more enjoyable. No more guessing games—just great food, every time. Key Features: - Instant Menu Recognition: Snap a picture of the menu, and SeeFood will digitize it in seconds, giving you fast access to dish descriptions and details. - Visual Dish Previews: View high-quality images of dishes before placing your order. No more surprises—just delicious meals, every time. - Image Upload Support: Now, you can upload images directly from your gallery to identify dishes quickly. - Dish Search: Looking for a specific dish? Use the dish search feature to find your favorites with ease. - Search History: Keep track of all your past searches and dishes for quick reference when revisiting restaurants. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://foggy-amaryllis-ce1.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-SeeFood-a9fde891b0b34fb4a7b126ffc89967ea
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeeFood at 100% against MalaTown US's 53%. SeeFood also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MalaTown US's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (23 vs 5). On price, ads 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. SeeFood sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. MalaTown US asks for nothing beyond the download.
SeeFood holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of MalaTown US's written reviews are positive against 100% of SeeFood's.
MalaTown US ships an update every 2 months, SeeFood every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MalaTown US | SeeFood |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MalaTown LLC | Zihui Lin |
Customer experience
MalaTown US
SeeFood
In-app purchases
MalaTown US
No in-app purchases
SeeFood
- SeeFoood Preminum$2.991 Month
