Data security? Minor issue!
Although it is One billion a free offer, but with commercial interests. Creating a personal account is definitely essential. To save as much data as possible, we chose to register by email. Unfortunately, the supplier does not verify the contact details, for example by sending an email with a confirmation link or an individual code. Some information contained in data protection regulations and terms of use should also be critically evaluated. The provider, based in Singapore, uses cookies to optimize the display of advertising content, passes personal data to third parties (here: business partners) and assumes no responsibility for financial transactions with service providers listed in the application. Refers to the protection of minors and copyright One billion primarily based on applicable US laws and guidelines. Here too, as an EU citizen, you should not have too high expectations. After all: if the Far East app seems like a hot potato when it comes to data security and can quickly burn your fingers, you will find a menu item in the settings to delete your own account.
Vegan food (almost) at your doorstep
The home screen of One billion Surprisingly, it doesn’t show the nearest restaurant that offers meat-free options, but rather a news feed reminiscent of social networks like TikTok or X. Here people from all over the world share photos of vegan dishes and tips for sustainable shopping. If you want to make this feed more personal, you should search the app’s community for foodies in need of information whose posts you’d like to follow. So-called mutuals, i.e. app users who follow back, can also be contacted via direct message.
The central function of One billion And probably the most important reason most users download the app is to search for local vegan restaurants, cafes and eateries. For convenience reasons, the smartphone’s GPS positioning is activated, although equally useful results can also be found by entering text. Anyone have similar vegan apps like this? Happy cow It is vanilla bean You’ll also quickly find your way around here: a tap on the desired restaurant, cafe, snack bar, delivery service or bakery reveals more information. This usually includes address, phone number, distance to the current location, information about the price level and range of vegan options, user photos of popular dishes, and community reviews. A tap on “Routes” takes you to the Google Maps app with multiple routes to the service provider. With a friendly “nudge,” you can also ask via email to expand your menu to include sustainable and, if possible, meat-free alternatives.
More than being full
With a wide range of functions you would like One billion stand out from the competitors above. This can mainly be found in the two menu items “Explore” and “Marketplace”. The first contains, among other things, blog posts from the provider and the community, recipe ideas, lists of restaurant tips and particularly popular dishes. “Explore” should be taken literally, as there are no filter and sort functions for what appears to be countless entries. Just one text entry field helps (tolerably) find the information you’re looking for. Advertising for products such as vegetarian cat food, fashion and accessories made from recycled materials, and vegan grooming products is also frequently displayed here. However, in at least half of the cases, this leads to online stores that only deliver to Germany with high shipping costs or not at all.
The same applies to commercial suppliers of the application “marketplace”. From vegan cookies to t-shirts, cookbooks and bamboo combs, there’s a lot to discover and buy here. Non-profit organizations, such as NGOs or associations, can also be supported with donations or sponsorships. If the respective supplier ships to Germany, payment will be made by Google Pay, Apple Pay or credit card, depending on the operating system and availability. Here, as elsewhere, it is advisable to look again at where the money goes, because One billion excludes all liability for dealer offers and use of donations. In any case, you should stay away from products that are potentially harmful to your health, such as dietary supplements of unclear origin.
Conclusion
With its huge community, large database and various other resources related to vegan and sustainable fun One billion pretty impressive. The lack of German content on the app, which is currently only available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese, suggests that only part of the offer can be used by local consumers. This language barrier and, above all, our criticism of security and data protection aspects are the most important reasons why the digital offer of One billion Despite the compelling technology, it must be treated with caution.