MalaTown US vs Matcha Town
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!
Matcha Town
This app offers a modern take on matcha, featuring gelato, drinks, and cakes. It aims to redefine the matcha experience beyond traditional Japanese styles.
- Modern matcha brand
- Gelato
- Drinks
- Cakes
- Reimagined matcha experience
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Matcha connects the proposers of modern life, not the traditional matcha store. Matcha Town is committed to becoming the number one matcha brand in North America. We break through the traditional Japanese matcha path and reinterpret the new dimension of “Matcha Power” with three core categories: Gelato, drinks and cakes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Matcha Town at 4.8 against MalaTown US's 3.4. Matcha Town also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Matcha Town holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 20 respectively.
MalaTown US ships an update every 2 months, Matcha Town every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MalaTown US | Matcha Town |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (23 ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MalaTown LLC | Chowbus, Inc. |
Customer experience
MalaTown US
Matcha Town
In-app purchases
MalaTown US
No in-app purchases
Matcha Town
No in-app purchases
