Zapki vs CaféMeguri
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zapki
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Zapki is a Gen Z-focused hyperlocal discovery and commerce platform that helps you explore the best experiences happening around your city. Discover trending cafés, nightlife, DJ events, live music, food spots, shopping offers, and exclusive local deals — all in one app. Whether you're looking for exciting places to hang out, limited-time offers, or rewards on your purchases, Zapki makes your city more exciting and rewarding. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH ZAPKI Discover Nightlife & Events Find live music, DJ nights, events, exhibitions, pop-ups, and trending experiences happening nearby. Explore Happy Hours & Spotlight Deals Get access to limited-time offers, café deals, restaurant discounts, shopping offers, and exclusive walk-in promotions. StreetVibes – Creator Discovery Watch reels and local content from creators showcasing trending places, hidden gems, food spots, nightlife, and city culture. Earn Zapki Coins Get rewarded with Zapki Coins on transactions and redeem them across partner businesses and categories. Loyalty & Rewards Enjoy repeat visit rewards, exclusive benefits, and savings from your favorite local brands. Hyperlocal Experience Discover what’s happening around you in real-time and explore your city like never before. WHY ZAPKI? • Discover trending places nearby • Save money with exclusive local offers • Explore nightlife and city experiences • Earn rewards on transactions • Support local businesses • Designed for Gen Z lifestyle and engagement From cafés and nightlife to exclusive local deals and rewards — Zapki helps you discover the best experiences around you
CaféMeguri
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□ Discover • Find cafés nearby on the map and save them • See where you've been and where you want to go at a glance □ Collect • Log visit dates, photos, and notes in seconds • Pick a photo and the app finds the café from where it was taken • Earn a stamp every visit and level up from "Second Round" to "A Regular" □ Share • Turn your favorite photo into a cute card with a paper texture • Pick a background color and share it with friends □ Look back • Browse every café you've visited in a photo grid • Sort by most visited, last visit, or distance □ Private by design • No account, no ads • Everything you log stays on your device • Back up and restore anytime • Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zapki at every 8 days against CaféMeguri's every 3 weeks. Zapki also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Zapki ships an update every 8 days, CaféMeguri every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zapki | CaféMeguri |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DEC24 INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Amon Kizawa |
In-app purchases
Zapki
No in-app purchases
CaféMeguri
No in-app purchases
