Comparison

MalaTown US vs dEat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Find nearest locations
  • View menu
  • Place orders ahead
  • Earn loyalty points
  • Track rewards status
  • Customize hot pot
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

MalaTown US2 screens
dEat4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MalaTown US versus dEat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMalaTown USdEat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMalaTown LLCValens DABAGIRE

Customer experience

MalaTown US

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

dEat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MalaTown US

No in-app purchases

None

dEat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MalaTown US free?
MalaTown US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dEat free?
dEat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MalaTown US or dEat?
dEat is rated higher. MalaTown US averages 3.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while dEat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MalaTown US or dEat have ads?
Neither MalaTown US nor dEat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MalaTown US or dEat?
MalaTown US ships an update every 2 months, and dEat every 6 weeks. Most recently, MalaTown US was updated on October 10, 2026 and dEat on October 7, 2026.

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