Comparison

Ocha vs Rexa

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

Head to head
About

Ocha

Discover matcha cafes with real quality scores based on community ratings for matcha, aesthetic, and vibe. Swipe through recommendations like a social feed and save your favorite spots for offline access. Share your own reviews and find similar cafes tailored to your preferences.

Highlights
  • Find matcha cafes by location
  • Real quality scores (matcha, aesthetic, vibe, study)
  • TikTok-style discovery feed
  • Save favorite cafes for offline use
  • Write community reviews
  • Personalized cafe recommendations
Features
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Ocha is the only app built specifically for matcha lovers. Stop opening Google Maps, checking photos, then switching to TikTok just to decide if a cafe is worth going to. Ocha replaces that entire process in one place. FIND MATCHA NEAR YOU Search matcha cafes by location with real quality scores rated by the community — not just generic stars. REAL QUALITY SCORES Every cafe is rated on four dimensions that actually matter: matcha quality, aesthetic, vibe, and study score. Know if the matcha is ceremonial grade before you leave the house. TIKTOK-STYLE DISCOVER Swipe through cafes near you like a For You page. Each card shows community quality scores so you can decide in seconds. Tap any cafe to search TikTok videos or instagram videos about that spot instantly. SAVE YOUR SPOTS Build your personal matcha map with custom lists — Tokyo trip, study spots, date ideas. Your saved cafes work offline too — no signal needed. WRITE REAL REVIEWS Rate cafes on matcha quality, aesthetic, vibe, and study score. Attach TikTok or Instagram links to help others see the vibe before they go. SIMILAR CAFE RECOMMENDATIONS Ocha learns what you like and recommends similar cafes based on your reviews and saves. Built by a matcha lover, for matcha lovers.

About

Rexa

Easily find campus dining hall menus, track your nutrition, and log meals without manual entry. Filter by dietary needs and allergens, save favorite dishes, and monitor your progress towards health goals. Supports multiple languages and accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Live dining hall menus
  • Full nutrition facts and allergen info
  • Dietary and allergen filtering
  • Easy meal logging
  • Daily nutrition dashboard
  • Save favorite dishes
  • Barcode scanning for packaged foods
Features
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Rexa is the fastest way to eat well on campus. See exactly what's being served today, find dishes that fit your goals, and track your nutrition without the tedious data entry. It's all in one clean, fast app. LIVE DINING HALL MENUS • Browse today's menus for every campus Housing dining hall, by station and meal • A health grade on every dish, with full nutrition facts and allergen info • Filter for vegetarian, vegan, halal, and common allergens • Sort by grade or protein, and see the top picks for your goal • Tap any dish to see calories, macros, and ingredients TRACK NUTRITION THE EASY WAY • Log a dish straight from the menu, no searching or typing • See your day's calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and key micronutrients • Set goals and watch your progress with a clear daily dashboard and weekly trends • See what to eat next to close a nutrient gap • Scan packaged-food barcodes to log anything (powered by Open Food Facts) • Add custom foods and build reusable "plates" for meals you eat often FAVORITES & REMINDERS • Save the dishes you love and get notified when they're back on the menu • Get a heads-up before a dining hall closes so you never miss a meal MORE THAN A MENU • Log water and weight to keep your whole routine in one place • Track your sustainability habits and reusable-container returns • Designed for accessibility, with large-text and high-contrast support Use it as a guest with no account, or sign in with Apple or email to back up and sync your data across devices. Rexa is available in English, Español, Français, हिन्दी, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, 日本語 and العربية, with dish names translated and shown next to the English name on the menu. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rexa.world/privacy Rexa is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison or its dining services. Menu data is sourced from the publicly available Nutrislice menu service.

Screenshots

Ocha4 screens
Rexa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ocha at none against Rexa's 2. Rexa's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Rexa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ocha asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ocha against 5.0 for Rexa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ocha ships an update every 2 weeks, Rexa every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ocha versus Rexa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOchaRexa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJaeda OchoaAbdullah Khan

Customer experience

Ocha

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rexa

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ocha

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Rexa

Subscriptions1
  • Rexa Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Rexa Plus Forever$3.99

Questions

Is Ocha free?
Ocha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rexa free?
Rexa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ocha or Rexa?
Ocha and Rexa are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Ocha or Rexa have ads?
Neither Ocha nor Rexa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ocha or Rexa?
Ocha ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rexa every 2 days. Most recently, Ocha was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rexa on November 5, 2026.

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