MalaTown US vs dEat
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!
dEat
This app helps students make informed dining choices on campus by providing access to menus, nutrition details, and personalized meal recommendations. Track your intake, set goals, and discover foods that fit your dietary needs and preferences.
- Browse campus dining halls and menus
- View calories, macros, and nutrition details
- Track meals and nutrition progress
- Save allergies and preferences
- Get personalized meal recommendations
- Favorite and dislike foods
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dEat helps students make better dining decisions on campus. Explore dining halls, view menus, compare meals, and build a plate that matches your nutrition goals. Whether you are trying to hit a calorie target, increase protein, avoid allergens, or simply find something good to eat, dEat gives you a clearer way to navigate campus food. With dEat, you can: • Browse campus dining halls and menus • See calories, macros, and nutrition details for menu items • Add foods to your plate and track your meal • Monitor daily calories and nutrition progress • Save allergies and preferences for smarter recommendations • Favorite foods you like and mark foods you dislike • Get meal recommendations based on your goals • Track recent meals and nutrition stats dEat is designed for college students who want campus dining to feel simpler, smarter, and more personalized. Availability may vary by supported school and dining hall.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: dEat at 5.0 against MalaTown US's 3.4. MalaTown US's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
dEat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MalaTown US has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MalaTown US ships an update every 2 months, dEat every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MalaTown US | dEat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MalaTown LLC | Valens DABAGIRE |
Customer experience
MalaTown US
dEat
In-app purchases
MalaTown US
No in-app purchases
dEat
No in-app purchases









