Palooka vs Makin' Dough
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Palooka
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Makin' Dough
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Earn points for every purchase at Makin' Dough and start enjoying the benefits of our membership program today. We tailor rewards just for you. Choose when and how to make the most of our promotions. The Makin' Dough app will make the most of your in-store experience, allowing you to pay through your mobile via Pay in-store Order ahead Order to your table You will have access to Exclusive offers Personalised rewards Surprise and delight promotions Vouchers, saved offers, credit or item rewards ….so much more No more carrying a physical loyalty card. Built by a world-leading app provider, LOKE, we use PCI compliant security to ensure your transactions and privacy is of the highest standard. All major credit cards are accepted. Join today and start enjoying our dynamic rewards immediately.
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Verdict
Palooka and Makin' Dough are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Palooka | Makin' Dough |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hopscotch & co pty ltd | JKL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Palooka
No in-app purchases
Makin' Dough
No in-app purchases
