Comparison

First Coffee vs Southside Store

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

Head to head
About

First Coffee

Features
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The FC App- Order, Earn, Unlock!
 We made an app. We did it for the plot.
 Now every sip earns you points and perks.

 Why download The FC App?

 -Skip the queue & order ahead for pickup -Earn points on every drink order
 -Unlock free coffee, surprise rewards, and exclusive perks
 -Get early access to limited drops and member-only deals
 -Browse the full menu anytime, anywhere

 You're now part of the 1st Sip Cru.
 Start at First Base and level up.
 No plot holes. Just perks.

 Download Now!

About

Southside Store

Discover and purchase authentic South Indian snacks, from crispy chips to traditional pickles and bakery treats. This app brings the nostalgic flavors of South India directly to your doorstep, perfect for those missing home or seeking unique gifts.

Highlights
  • Authentic South Indian snacks
  • Crispy chips and bakery treats
  • Traditional chutneys and pickles
  • Nostalgic candies and sweets
  • Ready-to-eat options
  • Seasonal items like plum cakes
Features
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Experience #TrulySouthIndian flavours in every bite with the official Southside Habits app – your one-stop store for authentic snacks, chips, chutneys, pickles, bakery treats and more, straight from the South to your doorstep. Discover traditionally made products from recipes passed down through generations – crispy Kerala banana chips, flavourful tapioca snacks, bold chutney powders, spicy pickles, crunchy mixtures & sev, murukku, sweet snacks, nostalgic candies, Kerala bakery products, peanut chikki, ready-to-eats, seasonal plum cakes and much more. Whether you’re missing the taste of home, craving tea-time snacks, or gifting someone special, Southside Habits brings the flavours, nostalgia and warmth of a South Indian home wherever you are.

Screenshots

First Coffee4 screens
Southside Store4 screens

Verdict

The call

First Coffee and Southside Store are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Coffee ships an update monthly, Southside Store every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
First Coffee versus Southside Store: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst CoffeeSouthside Store
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”62.5% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size102 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDecember Technologies Private LimitedAnusree Kochath

In-app purchases

None

First Coffee

No in-app purchases

None

Southside Store

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Coffee free?
First Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Southside Store free?
Southside Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Coffee or Southside Store have ads?
Neither First Coffee nor Southside Store shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Coffee or Southside Store?
First Coffee ships an update monthly, and Southside Store every 2 weeks. Most recently, First Coffee was updated on October 25, 2026 and Southside Store on October 30, 2026.

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