MalaTown US vs Bobadex
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!
Bobadex
Track your boba shop visits, favorite drinks, and personal ratings. Discover new recommendations from friends and unlock achievements as you explore the boba culture. Organize your entire boba journey in one convenient place.
- Personal boba journey record
- Rate shops and drinks
- Friend recommendations
- Unlock achievements
- Organize boba adventures
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Bobadex is your personal companion for all things boba. Whether you’re a casual fan or a devoted milk tea lover, Bobadex helps you keep track of every shop you’ve visited, the drinks you’ve enjoyed, and the memories you’ve made. Features: • Create a personal record of your boba journey • Rate shops and drinks with notes and favorites • Browse your friends’ ratings and discover new recommendations • Unlock fun achievements as you explore more shops • Keep your boba adventures organized in one place Bobadex is built for the community of tea lovers who want more than just a quick drink — it’s a way to celebrate the culture, creativity, and fun behind every cup. Note: Bobadex currently focuses on shops in California. More locations will be added over time, and users can contribute shops from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bobadex at 4.0 against MalaTown US's 3.4. Bobadex also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 53%). MalaTown US's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Bobadex holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MalaTown US has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of MalaTown US's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bobadex's.
MalaTown US ships an update every 2 months, Bobadex fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MalaTown US | Bobadex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (23 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MalaTown LLC | Leon Hsieh |
Customer experience
MalaTown US
Bobadex
In-app purchases
MalaTown US
No in-app purchases
Bobadex
No in-app purchases
