# MJ's Cafe vs Beacon 70

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MJ's Cafe at 173 against Beacon 70's 1. Beacon 70's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.9 for MJ's Cafe against 5.0 for Beacon 70. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MJ's Cafe has 173 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MJ's Cafe | Beacon 70 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mjs-cafe/id970212727/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-70/id1504288964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [KB & RD, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504288963) |

## What reviewers say

### MJ's Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mjs-cafe/id970212727)

Easily order your favorite meals with a few taps. Browse the menu, customize your order, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, 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


### Beacon 70

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-70/id1504288964)

Easily order your next meal with this app. Browse menus, customize dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready, and schedule orders up to seven days in advance.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menus, Secure payment system, Save delivery and payment details, Schedule orders in advance, Restaurant location and contact info, Push notifications for order status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MJ's Cafe free?

MJ's Cafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beacon 70 free?

Beacon 70 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MJ's Cafe or Beacon 70?

Beacon 70 is rated higher. MJ's Cafe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Beacon 70 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MJ's Cafe or Beacon 70 have ads?

Both MJ's Cafe and Beacon 70 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MJ's Cafe or Beacon 70?

MJ's Cafe ships an update every 12 months, and Beacon 70 every 12 months. Most recently, MJ's Cafe was updated on July 9, 2026 and Beacon 70 on July 7, 2026.

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