# Talk Dim Sum vs The MICHELIN Guide

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The MICHELIN Guide at none against Talk Dim Sum's 1. The MICHELIN Guide also leads on ratings volume (7.5K vs 345) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). Talk Dim Sum's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talk Dim Sum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The MICHELIN Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Talk Dim Sum against 4.9 for The MICHELIN Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MICHELIN Guide has 7.5K ratings behind it against 345, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Talk Dim Sum's written reviews are positive against 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's.

Talk Dim Sum ships an update every 3 days, The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Dim Sum | The MICHELIN Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-dim-sum/id953929066/reviews) | **[4.9 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 345 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 41.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 115 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Technicat, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295241742) | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Dim Sum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-dim-sum/id953929066)

Navigate Chinese and Chinese-adjacent cuisine with confidence. Hear pronunciations in Cantonese or Mandarin, search dishes in English or Chinese, and discover over 500 restaurants. Practice your speaking with speech-to-text and AI dish recognition.

**Highlights:** Cantonese and Mandarin pronunciation, English and Chinese search, Save favorite dishes, AI camera dish recognition, Speech-to-text pronunciation practice, Over 500 US restaurants listed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talk Dim Sum Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning dim sum
- 👍 Useful for ordering food
- 👍 Helpful for non-native speakers
- 👍 Good visuals and audio
- 👍 Covers many dishes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on picture tap
- 🐛 Speech sound not working
- 🐛 Incorrect Cantonese pronunciation
- 🐛 Wrong word usage
- 🐛 Audio recordings are bad

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when tapping on food pictures
- Speech function has no sound
- Cantonese voice pronunciations are incorrect
- Wrong word usage and pronunciation (Mandarin vs. Cantonese)
- Audio recordings are laughably bad

**Requested features**

- Add Boba names and rituals
- Add conversations for ordering
- Add more Chinese food items
- Add various teas


### The MICHELIN Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and book top-rated restaurants and hotels worldwide. Plan your next trip with curated selections, create personalized lists, and access exclusive perks. Expert travel assistance is also available.

**Highlights:** Global restaurant and hotel listings, Instant booking for hotels, Create and share favorite place lists, Exclusive hotel upgrades and amenities (Plus membership), Expert travel specialist assistance

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Curated and reliable restaurant recommendations
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Useful for discovering new dining experiences
- 🌟 Michelin brand reputation and credibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🗺️ Inconsistent map functionality
- 🔒 Forced registration to access content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Suboptimal user experience on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Location services not working as expected
- Search functionality not returning relevant results
- Inability to save or access user-created lists

**Requested features**

- Ability to search by cuisine, price range, and other filters
- Map view with location-based recommendations
- User-generated reviews and photos
- Offline mode for accessing content without internet
- Landscape mode support for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Dim Sum free?

Talk Dim Sum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The MICHELIN Guide free?

The MICHELIN Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talk Dim Sum or The MICHELIN Guide?

The MICHELIN Guide is rated higher. Talk Dim Sum averages 4.8 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while The MICHELIN Guide averages 4.9 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Talk Dim Sum or The MICHELIN Guide have ads?

Neither Talk Dim Sum nor The MICHELIN Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Dim Sum or The MICHELIN Guide?

Talk Dim Sum ships an update every 3 days, and The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Most recently, Talk Dim Sum was updated on October 24, 2026 and The MICHELIN Guide on October 26, 2026.

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