--- title: "Pixalate's COPPA Manual Reviews: ‘Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game'" description: "Check out Pixalate's manual review of the mobile app 'COPPA Manual Review Series: Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game' from the Google Play and Apple App Stores using the 10 child-directed factors in the COPPA Rule." image: https://www.pixalate.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/Blog%20photos/COPPA%20Manual%20Review%20Series%20-%20Cooking%20Diary%C2%AE%20Restaurant%20Game.png --- [![pixalate-full-logo](https://www.pixalate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pixalate_Logos/pixalate-full-logo.jpg?width=150&height=60&name=pixalate-full-logo.jpg "pixalate-full-logo")](https://www.pixalate.com) Search **Menu** ** ** ![](https://www.pixalate.com/hubfs/Blog_Media/Blog%20photos/pixalate-blog-bg.png) [Mobile](https://www.pixalate.com/blog/topic/mobile) | [Mobile Apps](https://www.pixalate.com/blog/topic/mobile-apps) | [Privacy](https://www.pixalate.com/blog/topic/privacy) | [coppa](https://www.pixalate.com/blog/topic/coppa) | 6 min read # Mobile App Manual Review under COPPA Rule: ‘Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game' Written by [Tabitha Walker](https://www.pixalate.com/blog/author/tabitha-walker) Sep 7, 2023 3:00:00 PM Welcome to [Pixalate’s CTV & Mobile App Manual Reviews According to COPPA](https://www.pixalate.com/blog/coppa-manual-review-series-faq), a series containing the detailed factors the [Trust & Safety Advisory Board](https://www.pixalate.com/trust-and-safety-advisory-board) educators used to assess an app’s child-directedness. The educators manually review thousands of mobile apps available in the Google Play & Apple App Stores as well as connected TV (CTV) apps from the Roku Channel Store and Amazon Fire TV App Store using the COPPA Rule factors shown below & make those results available to the public at [ratings.pixalate.com](https://ratings.pixalate.com/). This post takes a look at a game which is available from the Google Play & Apple App Stores. Our reviewer discusses how the subjective factors set forth in the COPPA Rule apply to the app and factor into the reviewer's determination as to whether the app is child-directed or general audience (i.e., it is not targeting children). ## **Manually reviewed in this post** - [Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game](https://ratings.pixalate.com/insight/apps/com.mytona.cookingdiary.android/GLOBAL/android/GLOBAL) (Google) - [Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game](https://ratings.pixalate.com/insight/apps/1214763610/GLOBAL/ios/GLOBAL?month=202308&country=GLOBAL) (Apple) * * ### The 10 COPPA Rule factors The teacher will indicate the factors they relied upon in their assessment using the 10 factors shown below that reflect the 10 child-directed factors in the [COPPA Rule](https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa). *![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/30aNBVdKJcGRgal4gjbUy-oFUo-yJbGN9Voi59WjNO3ryRkv1RlTw3wMt4x8saP9c89PJbXjJfEH0E7Y9WmkmWc2vrJchbnFykl7ImkrRDBd4LXx5jEnpb27LcB76ZDCjOMJNmNSf03cMqfuqWF56XOwN4Mkc_yKXukaXRg7TNE3gwj_IZQIj5yp1gcf9w)* ### **Reviewed by: Tabitha Walker** ## **![Tabitha Walker](https://www.pixalate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tabitha%20Walker.png?width=781&height=439&name=Tabitha%20Walker.png)** ## **Manual Review: Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game** ### Likely audience after manual review ### ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/n1I1t8ZrWicvQ9a4S0YUavew_tkKB0GznkCiAU8IA-eATlUFEe3RUzfu5eWPEF3smPHcQg6ho8qxdMYcFe5VrKnW4o18479xFpCoeCGJc6D8UPCIEJBHy8CVm4EyNV_WS1H2KAfK1e2QLBpT28dAqhg)![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/QwfLBhZTw5VlLAdH5DRk2KWzHTpEO9hfyrF1t1CyercUsMD_QQUTC1txKExGv2xjqX4wberlFInpuQKn5wLCbdhllJYTUSkWwnipMhzDfNQMv8OC75GQTH-eRwRaGda6jOfA6kfNO1EYZq_771xjyg) - **Google Developer: **[Mytona](https://ratings.pixalate.com/discovery/apps/list/android/all/GLOBAL?developerName=Mytona) - **Apple Developer: **[MYTONA PTE LTD](https://ratings.pixalate.com/discovery/apps/list/ios/all/GLOBAL?developerName=MYTONA%20PTE%20LTD) - ******Google Bundle ID: ******com.crossfield.catroom - ******Apple Bundle ID: ******1153929426 - [Privacy Policy](https://crossfd.co.jp/policy.html) - ****Tabitha’s Take: *****A restaurant game with a storyline that unfolds in a diary format, appealing to both children and adults.* ### COPPA factors used to determine audience ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/D2ajp8k3G10-K0UnFzBoyj1zuZCDE_5RuzRRELtp4L6kpN8sQ_nUDNIltracbZyr03qt45H5m4N-p9IB7-beyX0v04i9t6zykofZ1AHlS_8meibLsYAQHJp3HjD_JO9F5OdqwYqq9bUAFN6yVhbBMrU) Cooking Diary is a game that allows players to work in a restaurant, cooking up burgers and other meals for hungry customers. The players must balance cooking, plating, and serving the customers in a timely manner in order for the restaurant to succeed. As the levels are passed the “diary” part of the game unfolds. The diary entries tell the story of the player’s grandfather passing down the restaurant, a rival chef, and additional characters. The inclusion of a diary and the storyline makes this game more appealing to children than some of the competing cooking apps. ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GQ6BcDT0wSlvMGzUFYDPWyGwku03YeiZqMpFzsrRR-ciLLMctn7SIDz2vWIC935VDXMnpgw1O-nnEkLRKNeeifc-LzkqVW-MaG9VHZz5FC81B4ib8KE4T3BVnvp5efe3P1sVmzKQ10L0kNZVXvxJiy0) and ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ty_UeCLDzJK7ROu-59ReZI6YvZxUBhPtbRiWJodKcz8NMIrhD33W3hUg3XTX7KMlMSP5FIX3MkclSC19gmvgdnDnyzVIIy7Re3_OYvrvd4Ke5kKkYBKzQi9TTfR3QAsoNMKR96J6erfpe7U9WoJnvf4) The animations in this game are appealing to children and adults alike. The animated characters are refined and not necessarily child-focused animations. Players are able to customize an avatar at the start of the game with a variety of options for hairstyles and clothing. The restaurant itself is brightly colored and the animated customers mill around the restaurant throughout the gameplay. The diary contains a mixture of text, illustrations, and doodles that are appealing to children. ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hEU9ewzub9KhbgAKTa9zHtv4DFPOJg-nXFMJ-C4DwUNd9dz5-NIoB9fPGRk48CjvfNdWYqA9BBH3yC3bt5lJohLd__W2ptXjK4xt_i488j-TPps4lPJ3k2_saAp8XIY08I6QA9MOZvGxZDmqF_PVdk4) Elevator-style music plays in the background, not particularly geared toward any specific audience. Characters in the game make nonsensical sounds, such as cheers or grunts of disapproval. Incentive chimes are played as players earn coins and upgrade items. ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/DluinCUbd574CSYWlBHzwq0XnpsfHBxRADIfwTO4_19fUDu36j2guMcgms0cpov90gjGQAnNf-3LisUn3jP-tZH0f-gLHyVi_SZ9uj2p4NnfzRiCDq85Sx1je2jOYFSK8uUrqtxiLQ_n_PhUQvt-EXQ) Just as in a real restaurant, a profit is made by selling food to customers. The quicker the service, the happier the customers and the more coins are earned. The coins can be used to upgrade the food, kitchen appliances, and restaurant decor. As certain levels are passed more upgrade options are available and the player can customize the restaurant to their liking. The game is also incentivized by learning more of the story as levels are passed. After completion of each level confetti shoots across the screen, celebratory sounds are played,  and the avatars jump and cheer. As players progress in the game they also earn the opportunity to open other types of restaurants in the town, balancing many different types of foods. ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yalTN-RDkb6LnnFbWLw8l4bGEjHct8TmB90ciKvBaUwD3tufdZpIMkqr_9dLOBJm1kyfT-_Qeo5d26kKJN0Nw9GjJGT3OHWd_aTYqEfirSp6e4G3QIn1n7EhXQk3WoTLSK2ywE37R8W4Kt_FSDTxhnY) There is no advertising over the course of normal gameplay. However, optional video ads can be viewed to purchase upgraded restaurant items without spending coins. These ads are primarily for other mixed audiences and child-directed games. ![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/rklNfYv4xL28KzJ9WxsWjfwkTKc1m5geGCya4KRUhu1NkDtRH3GvA0ya5bs0nXvSXAuGIj6YJZWJUjFntG4Js5NlTZGuKHs_5ZA68YAEHWXGVWeJSB-VB-lsyCimRNr_yyph8E_kMsoCqp4NGtxOiMc) and ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Oj41BaMs8bhVRYDAqlSlfp-O42_-7kOyNo5dBybmf6E7X8nTQGBfU-thFctQTtgJioXCkzlOFVE54MGPNE-9pE9jlcyqWqjRIOma5InFJ7W_1DEaLT9S_dSCek6S6b8ENmFVJBi_KecFZ6gC2A4-yM0) Cooking Diary is rated 12+ in the Apple App Store, E in the US Google Play Store, and PEGI 3 in the European Google Play Stores. The Apple App Store suggests “Frequent/Intense Profanity or Crude Humor” for the higher rating but I did not encounter this when playing the iPhone version. App reviews indicate a mixed audience with reviews written by both adults and children. **Privacy** According to the [privacy policy](https://mytona.com/privacy-policy), which was last updated on August 29, 2023, the developer does not allow anyone under 16 to use their apps. However, there is no age gate in place to check the age of the users and restrict minors from playing. They do indicate that if they discover they have collected information from a child they will promptly delete the data. Parents should also be aware that after reaching a certain level, players are able to join “guilds” where they can chat with other players. Joining a guild is incentivized and presented as an important part of gameplay. The joining of a guild is not restricted to players over 13 (as the developers do not collect any age information to know who is a minor), and younger players are able to fully access the chat feature. **Screenshots of Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game**   ### ![](https://www.pixalate.com/hubfs/image-png-Sep-07-2023-05-21-13-3879-PM.png) ### **![](https://www.pixalate.com/hubfs/image-png-Sep-07-2023-05-21-29-6098-PM.png)** **![](https://www.pixalate.com/hubfs/image-png-Sep-07-2023-05-21-47-1801-PM.png)** ### About Pixalate’s Trust & Safety Advisory Board Pixalate’s Trust and Safety Advisory Board was created to bring in individuals with experience using child-directed apps in the classroom to review and assess which apps are child-directed. This manual review process serves to quality check Pixalate’s automated review process. [See our full methodology](https://www.pixalate.com/coppa-compliance-tools-methodology) for more information. 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