Comparison

Matcha Map vs Matcha Notes

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

Head to head
About

Matcha Map

Discover, rate, and track matcha experiences with a map view of nearby cafes. See ratings and images from other users, and save places to your radar. Share your matcha journey with a community of enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Discover matcha cafes on a map
  • View user ratings and images
  • Track consumed matcha
  • Save cafes to a radar list
  • Share matcha experiences
Features
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Matcha Map helps you discover, rate, track, and share matcha you've had and want to have • Discover places that serve matcha near you in a map view • See what other matcha-lovers rated their drink (with images and matcha-specific tags) • Track the matcha you've had in an aesthetic grid view • Save all the cafes on your radar

About

Matcha Notes

Easily track your matcha experiences and discover new favorites. Scan labels, browse a growing catalog with tasting notes and prices, and rate your drinks to build a personalized taste profile. Find matcha near you and connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Scan matcha labels
  • Browse 1,600+ teas
  • Rate and review matchas
  • Personalized taste recommendations
  • Find matcha cafes on a map
  • Share with a community
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Matcha Notes is the easiest way to keep track of every matcha you drink and discover your next favourite. SCAN ANY MATCHA Point your camera at a matcha label and we tell you what it is and if it's any good. Even for Japanese labels. A CATALOGUE THAT KEEPS GROWING Browse 1,900+ matchas, hojichas and powdered teas from brands big and small. Every matcha has tasting notes, flavour tags, grades and real prices, with new brands added every week. RATE AND REVIEW Give stars, pick flavour notes, add photos and value for money. Your ratings build your personal taste profile. YOUR TASTE MATCH The more you rate, the better we can recommend other matchas. Every matcha shows a match score made just for you, so you know before you buy. FIND MATCHA NEAR YOU Open the Explore map to find matcha cafes around you, see what members ordered there, and get directions in one tap. SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY Post your matcha, recipes and cafe visits. Follow friends, send messages, and see what fellow matcha lovers are drinking. Be the Top Taster on the leaderboard. MADE FOR MATCHA PEOPLE Fully in English and Thai. Translation to other languages is built in. Free to use: browse, rate, review, scan and post without paying anything. Join as an Early Member while spots last and keep the badge forever.

Screenshots

Matcha Map4 screens
Matcha Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Matcha Map at 4.3 against Matcha Notes's 2.5. Matcha Map also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Matcha Map holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matcha Map has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matcha Map ships an update weekly, Matcha Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Matcha Map versus Matcha Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatcha MapMatcha Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKaren MangaYahata Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Matcha Map

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Matcha Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Matcha Map

No in-app purchases

None

Matcha Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matcha Map free?
Matcha Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matcha Notes free?
Matcha Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Matcha Map or Matcha Notes?
Matcha Map is rated higher. Matcha Map averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Matcha Notes averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Matcha Map or Matcha Notes have ads?
Neither Matcha Map nor Matcha Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matcha Map or Matcha Notes?
Matcha Map ships an update weekly, and Matcha Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Matcha Map was updated on November 5, 2026 and Matcha Notes on November 13, 2026.

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