UMI Buffet vs 29 Bistro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UMI Buffet
Skip the buffet lines with this smart dining companion. Remotely join waitlists, find locations, browse menus, and manage gift cards and offers. Receive real-time notifications for table readiness.
- Remote waitlist joining
- Location finder
- Menu browsing
- Gift card management
- Exclusive offers
- Real-time notifications
- Points balance check
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UMI – Your Smart Buffet Companion! Tired of waiting in long lines at your favorite buffet? UMI makes dining effortless! With our easy-to-use app, you can join the waitlist remotely, find UMI locations, check your points balance, and browse exclusive offers—all in one place! Key Features: o Join the Waitlist – Get in line remotely & track your real-time queue status. o Find All UMI Locations – Search nearby restaurants & explore all branches. o Browse the Menu – Discover delicious buffet selections before you arrive. o Link & Manage Gift Cards – Store your gift card balance securely. o Browse Exclusive Offers – Stay updated on the latest deals & promotions. o Real-Time Notifications – Get alerts when your table is ready. o View Your Points – Check your dining points balance anytime. Download UMI now and enjoy a smarter, more convenient buffet experience!
29 Bistro
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At 29 Bistro, we welcome you like friends or family. We believe that food is a way to bring people together, and hope that we can serve as a place to do that. We only serve you the most authentic Vietnamese and Thai cuisine that we grew up eating. 29 Bistro only uses the highest quality ingredients to ensure that you have the tastiest food on your plate. We want to give you the best dining experience, from the freshness of our food to the service we provide. As a forever improving restaurant, we value our relationship with you and hope to satisfy your many meals to come. With our expertise in cooking and creative innovation, we won't disappoint! Come to 29 Bistro for unique Vietnamese and Thai flavors and outstanding service that you will never forget.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UMI Buffet at weekly against 29 Bistro's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
UMI Buffet ships an update weekly, 29 Bistro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UMI Buffet | 29 Bistro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 24liveblog, Inc. | Chowbus, Inc. |
In-app purchases
UMI Buffet
No in-app purchases
29 Bistro
No in-app purchases
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