# Skip vs Chatime Australia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skip at 45% against Chatime Australia's 23%. Chatime Australia's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Skip ships an update every 3 months, Chatime Australia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skip | Chatime Australia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **44.6% of reviews** | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skip Zero Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513264056) | [Redcat Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/429079236) |

## What reviewers say

### Skip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884)

Pre-order and pay for food and drinks at your favorite cafes to avoid waiting in line. Browse menus, customize orders, and set pickup times for a seamless experience. Enjoy cash-free payments and automatic loyalty rewards.

**Highlights:** Pre-order food and drinks, Cash-free in-app payments, Customize orders, Set pickup times, Manage loyalty cards, Find nearby venues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time ordering coffee
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Convenient for pre-ordering
- 👍 Good for discovering new venues
- 👍 Loyalty rewards tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent logging out
- 🐛 App instability and crashes
- 🐛 Frustrating payment issues
- 🐛 Poorly maintained features
- 🐛 Annoying ads after ordering

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes and freezes
- App continually logs users out
- Payment errors and failures
- Recents, favorites, history don't work consistently
- White screen after attempting payment

**Requested features**

- Keep users logged in for longer
- Improve login screen for password manager integration
- Offer FaceID/biometric login
- Allow reordering of favorite orders easily
- Add Apple Watch/Siri integration


### Chatime Australia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatime-australia/id1350285225)

Customize and order your favorite beverages for pickup or delivery. Earn loyalty points with every purchase, redeem rewards, and enjoy exclusive member perks like birthday treats and referral bonuses. Find your nearest location and get directions.

**Highlights:** Customizable drink ordering, Order ahead for pickup, Delivery to your location, Loyalty points earning and redemption, Exclusive member perks, Find nearest store

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skip free?

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

### Is Chatime Australia free?

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

### Do Skip or Chatime Australia have ads?

Neither Skip nor Chatime Australia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skip or Chatime Australia?

Skip ships an update every 3 months, and Chatime Australia every 2 months. Most recently, Skip was updated on October 15, 2026 and Chatime Australia on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
