Comparison

Hungry Hearts Restaurant vs Da Function

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

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About

Hungry Hearts Restaurant

Manage a family-run Japanese restaurant, cook delicious food, and upgrade your diner. Uncover the stories of your customers as they share their troubles and joys over a meal. Experience a heartwarming tale of tradition and community.

Highlights
  • Restaurant management simulation
  • Cook and serve food
  • Upgrade diner facilities
  • Engaging storyline
  • Customer story arcs
  • Financial management
Features
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Every town's got its own local fixture—a homely eatery where everyone is welcome, and everyone knows your name. Think back, if you would, to your own hometown. What was that one restaurant whose food you'll never forget? ---------------------------------- 【Game Summary】 ---------------------------------- In Hungry Hearts, help a kindly old lady and her bright-eyed granddaughter run a small family eatery in a quiet corner of not quite modern Japan. This casual restaurant management sim comes jam-packed with story, but you'll also need to manage your finances, upgrade your diner...and cook a whole lot of tasty food while you're at it! Here in this unremarkable, sleepy neighborhood in Tokyo, a worn old establishment named "Restaurant Sakura" has been warming hearts and filling bellies for generations. Recently reopened, it's got a whole new crowd of clientele to serve. They're an odd bunch, sure, and they all seem to have their share of troubles... But hey, maybe after a few good, tasty meals, they'll open up and share their stories with you, both happy and sad. Everyone's got that one meal they just can't forget, after all, and a hungry heart needs filling just as much as a hungry belly does. The long-awaited sequel to the Hungry Heart Diner series is finally here! This time, we've crossed time and space to bring you a brand-new Hungry Hearts series set in the not quite modern day—Hungry Hearts Restaurant! Though we've left the dreamy days of the Showa era behind, the taste of those bygone years still lives on. After all, there are those who honor the past, and fight to keep the recipes and flavors of their forefathers alive. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer to Hungry Hearts, we hope this game brings you a smile, and perhaps some tears as well. ---------------------------------- 【Story】 ---------------------------------- On a tiny side street in a nameless little neighborhood of not quite modern Tokyo sits a small, unremarkable Japanese eatery. Above its weather-beaten door an old, faded sign reads: Restaurant Sakura Though long since out of vogue, here in Japan a "restaurant" is an eatery specializing in Western-style fusion food. Back before the era of flashy chain restaurants and snazzy bistros, the humble restaurant had its heyday. Now, well, Restaurant Sakura has seen better days. The taciturn old chef who ran this local fixture passed away the year before last. His kindly wife was about to close up shop for good when the couple's bright-eyed granddaughter stepped forward. With a heart full of determination, she swore to keep the place running and ensure her dear grandpa's recipes live on. Now, the pair are putting a new coat of paint on the place and getting ready for a grand reopening. Let's take a peek inside, and see how they're doing. While we're at it, maybe we should lend a hand. They sure look like they could use the help! ---------------------------------- So, let me guess. The question you're asking yourself right now is "is this game for me"? Well, maybe it is. -Do you like casual/idle games? -Do you like games where you run a shop? -Are you looking for a nice, relaxing story? -Ever played any of our other games, like Oden Cart, Showa Candy Shop, or The Kids We Were? (If so, thanks a bunch!) -Are you hungry?* *Warning: This game is not edible. Please don't try to eat your phone. If you answered "Yes!!!!" to any of the above, well, maybe this game's for you. Give it a download and a shot. It's free, so it won't cost you a dime!

About

Da Function

Features
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New Da Function Every Phone. One Function. New Da Function is the ultimate social party game where family, friends, cousins, coworkers, and crews can connect, laugh, compete, and create unforgettable memories together. Play on one device or have everyone join from their own phone using a room code. Whether you're in the same room, across town, or across the country, everyone can be part of the same Function. Create & Share Functions Planning a cookout, family reunion, Friendsgiving, Christmas party, game night, birthday party, sleepover, or kickback? Create a Function, customize the event details, add the date, time, location, vibe, and dress code, then send invitations directly to your guests. Multiplayer Rooms Host a live room and let everyone join using their own device. No passing phones around. No complicated setup. Just create a room, share the code, and start playing. Hot Seat Video Reactions Put players on the spot with fun, meaningful, hilarious, and unexpected questions. Record video responses directly in the app and capture genuine reactions, unforgettable stories, and laugh-out-loud moments to save and share later. Quick Story Tell stories, share memories, and learn things about your friends and family you never knew before. Questions are designed to spark conversations, laughs, and real connections. Meaningful Dive deeper with thoughtful conversation starters that help friends, couples, and family members connect on a more personal level. Music Trivia Test your knowledge of Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, Soul, and more with hundreds of music trivia questions. Movie Trivia Challenge your crew with movie questions spanning classic favorites and modern hits. Funny Questions Break the ice and keep the laughs coming with entertaining questions perfect for any gathering. Real Life Answer real-world questions, share opinions, and see where everyone stands. Specialty Categories Enjoy categories designed specifically for: • Girls' Night • Fellas' Night • Cousins' Night • Sleepovers • Friendsgiving • Christmas Parties • Family Gatherings • Game Nights Features • Multiplayer gameplay across multiple devices • Create and host live rooms • Invite guests to real-life events • Hot Seat video recording • Hundreds of questions and trivia challenges • Music Trivia and Movie Trivia • Family-friendly conversation starters • Custom party invitations • Tap feedback and immersive sound options • Easy room codes for joining games • Designed for families, friends, reunions, and celebrations Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout, family reunion, birthday party, holiday gathering, road trip, or virtual game night, New Da Function helps turn every moment into a memory. Download New Da Function today and see who brings the best vibes.

Screenshots

Hungry Hearts Restaurant4 screens
Da Function4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hungry Hearts Restaurant at Free against Da Function's $0.99. Da Function's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Hungry Hearts Restaurant is free to download; Da Function costs $0.99 up front. Hungry Hearts Restaurant sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Da Function asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hungry Hearts Restaurant versus Da Function: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHungry Hearts RestaurantDa Function
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (460 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings460 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB43 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGAGEX Co.,Ltd.Angelo Fambro

Bugs and requests

Hungry Hearts Restaurant

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress lost when exiting and reopening the game
  • Inability to cook or restore energy after watching ads
  • Unclear recipe requirements

Requested features

3 requests
  • More background music options
  • Ability to customize character appearance
  • Continued story from previous Hungry Hearts Diner games

Da Function

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hungry Hearts Restaurant

One-time5
  • Backscratcher$0.99
  • Daikoku-Sama Statue$0.99
  • Zodiac Good Luck Charms$0.99
Show 2 more
  • LCD TV$3.99
  • Ad-Blocking Talisman$3.99
None

Da Function

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hungry Hearts Restaurant free?
Hungry Hearts Restaurant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Da Function free?
Da Function costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hungry Hearts Restaurant or Da Function have ads?
Hungry Hearts Restaurant shows ads; Da Function does not.

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