The Local vs Munch Match
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Local
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Order ahead from The Local by Masrawy and skip the line. Pick what you want, pay in the app with Apple Pay or a saved card, and collect it at the counter when it's ready. No queue to order, no queue to pay. Once your order is in, a Live Activity on your Lock Screen tracks it from accepted, to being made, to ready. You don't have to open the app to know when to walk over. Every purchase earns points, whether you order in the app or pay at the counter. Show your member QR at the till and they're added straight away, or add your loyalty card to Apple Wallet so it's always a swipe away. You'll get a notification the moment points land, and you can spend them on free drinks and food right from the Rewards tab. There's a prepaid wallet too. Top it up once and pay in a tap, with your balance, past orders and receipts all in one place. Browse the full menu with real prices and photos, customise your drink the way you actually order it, see what's on right now, and keep up with what's happening at the café. One café, done properly. Built for the people who come in.
Munch Match
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MunchMatch turns finding your next meal into something fun. Swipe through real restaurants across the Greater Toronto Area — like the ones you're into, pass on the ones you're not, and build a personalized list of Top Picks based on what you actually enjoy. FIND YOUR PERFECT SPOT • Swipe through nearby restaurants with real photos, ratings, and details • Filter by cuisine, price, and dietary needs (halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher) • Save your favourites to Top Picks and revisit them anytime • View menus, get directions, and jump straight to delivery apps NEVER ARGUE ABOUT WHERE TO EAT AGAIN • Connect with friends using a simple friend code • Start a Group Match — everyone swipes on the same deck, and MunchMatch reveals the spot you all agree on • See your friends' favourite cuisines and taste profile MADE FOR THE GTA MunchMatch focuses on real restaurants across Toronto and the surrounding area, from Downtown Toronto to Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, and beyond. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to get started. It only takes a few seconds.
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Verdict
The Local and Munch Match are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | The Local | Munch Match |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linkify Solutions Inc | ZAHID AMIN |
In-app purchases
The Local
No in-app purchases
Munch Match
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Local free?
Is Munch Match free?
Do The Local or Munch Match have ads?
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