Yami vs CVS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yami
Explore authentic Asian snacks, beauty products, groceries, and home goods from across the continent. This app offers a convenient way to discover and purchase a wide variety of popular items from countries like Japan, South Korea, and China, all from your mobile device.
- Authentic Asian snacks and beverages
- Curated beauty and cosmetic products
- Groceries and kitchen essentials
- Apparel, electronics, and home goods
- Shop from multiple Asian countries
- Convenient mobile shopping experience
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Launched in California and inspired by all of Asia, Yami (also known as Yamibuy) makes it easy to explore exciting flavors and popular items from all over the region. We are the largest online retailer for authentic Asian snacks, beverages, groceries, cosmetics, apparel, electronics, kitchen and home goods in North America. Our wide selection is curated from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and many other Asian countries. Discover delicious treats, latest beauty trends, unique electronic gadgets, and more through our app which is designed to let you conveniently shop anytime and anywhere. Yami was named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List,” and has also been praised by Eater, TechCrunch, Yahoo, CNBC, Bloomberg Businessweek, as well as many others. Download our app now to get a discount off your first order! Plus, enjoy free shipping on eligible orders. Contact Us: Phone: 1-800-407-9710 Email: help@yami.com Website: https://www.yami.com
CVS
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CVS online ordering app, It is mainly an application directed to production companies that need to expand their activities by marketing their products through their salesmen .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CVS at none against Yami's shown. CVS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Yami's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yami ships an update weekly, CVS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yami | CVS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (45K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transocean Resources Management, inc | MEVHIBE TECHNOLOGY YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
Bugs and requests
Yami
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent delivery information
- Referral program not functioning properly
- Unsubscribe link not working
Requested features
4 requests- Expand shipping to more countries (e.g., UK, Australia)
- Improve return/refund process
- Add more payment options (e.g., local currency)
- Provide clearer product information (e.g., expiration dates)
CVS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yami
No in-app purchases
CVS
No in-app purchases
