# Link vs 月刊食堂

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link at none against 月刊食堂's 37. Link also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 月刊食堂 sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

Link ships an update every 4 months, 月刊食堂 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link | 月刊食堂 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Size | 34 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TJES(HK)LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469874006) | [SHIBATASHOTEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/433607567) |

## What reviewers say

### Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-v/id714749735)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 月刊食堂

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1456566675)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月刊食堂定期購読1ヶ月 | $11.99 | per month |
| 月刊食堂定期購読3ヶ月 | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| 月刊食堂2019年10月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2020年01月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2020年11月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2021年04月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2026年6月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2026年7月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2026年4月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2026年5月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2026年2月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2026年3月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年12月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2026年1月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年11月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年10月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年09月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年07月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年08月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年06月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年05月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年04月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年03月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年01月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2025年02月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2024年07月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2024年11月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2024年12月号 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2023年12月号 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2023年10月号 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2024年04月号 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2024年05月号 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 月刊食堂2024年06月号 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 居酒屋2021（MOOK） | $11.99 | one-time |
| 居酒屋2024 | $17.99 | one-time |
| そばうどん2023 | $19.99 | one-time |
| そばうどん2025 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link free?

Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 月刊食堂 free?

月刊食堂 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Link or 月刊食堂 have ads?

Neither Link nor 月刊食堂 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Link or 月刊食堂?

Link ships an update every 4 months, and 月刊食堂 every 9 months. Most recently, Link was updated on September 23, 2026 and 月刊食堂 on October 16, 2026.

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