# Joyous vs Choza

The clearest difference is ads: Joyous at none against Choza's shown. Joyous also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (531 vs 45). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Joyous against 4.6 for Choza. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joyous has 531 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Joyous ships an update every 3 weeks, Choza every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joyous | Choza |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyous/id913471893/reviews) | **[4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choza/id1535596632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **531** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elegantra](https://appshunter.io/developer/913471896) | [JBMH, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512851126) |

## What reviewers say

### Joyous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyous/id913471893)

Discover and order from local, independent restaurants for takeout, delivery, or dine-in. Earn automatic loyalty rewards and access exclusive discounts and curated meal specials. Enjoy secure mobile payments and easy reordering of your favorite dishes.

**Highlights:** Automatic loyalty rewards, Contactless curbside pickup, Family dinner meals, Chef-curated box lunch specials, Discount opportunities, Restaurant ratings, Secure mobile payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Fair prices, not marked up
- 🎁 Personalized discounts and daily deals
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ⭐ Great for local favorites
- 🚀 Quick checkout and payment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Delivery drivers unavailable
- 🥶 Cold food upon arrival
- ❌ Delivery range too limited
- 🔒 Potential security flaw / card info stolen
- 💸 Discount not reflected at checkout

**Reported bugs**

- Token has expired error on Sign in with Apple
- Discount not reflecting at checkout
- Card info stolen after use
- Order marked as delivered but not received
- App requires location services to function

**Requested features**

- Option to disable repeated notification prompts
- Expand restaurant selection
- Allow ordering without enabling location services


### Choza

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choza/id1535596632)

Easily order your favorite meals with this app. Browse menus, customize dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menus, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and contact information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joyous free?

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

### Is Choza free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joyous or Choza?

Choza is rated higher. Joyous averages 4.6 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while Choza averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.

### Do Joyous or Choza have ads?

Choza shows ads; Joyous does not.

### Which is updated more often, Joyous or Choza?

Joyous ships an update every 3 weeks, and Choza every 29 months. Most recently, Joyous was updated on November 1, 2026 and Choza on November 3, 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.*