# Karma: Save Food with a Tap — Book, Order & Save Near You

> App for discounted surplus food from local eateries to combat waste. (iPhone/iPad app by Karmalicious AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karma-save-food-with-a-tap/id1087490062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Karmalicious AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073977670)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 128 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karma-save-food-with-a-tap/id1087490062/reviews.md

## What is Karma?

Karma is your complete eating companion, from ordering takeaway to dining out across Sweden.

Order discounted surplus food from 2,000+ restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocery stores. Collect loyalty rewards at your favourite spots. And at Karma-powered restaurants, order and pay faster than ever.

One app. Every meal.

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SAVE FOOD, SPEND LESS
Every day, restaurants and cafes upload surplus food at reduced prices. Browse what's near you, buy in the app, pick it up as takeaway. Great food, less waste.

LOYALTY AT YOUR FAVOURITE PLACES
Your favourite restaurants now run their loyalty programs through Karma. Collect points and earn rewards every time you visit – no extra apps, no loyalty cards to keep track of.

YOUR EATING COMPANION
At Karma-powered restaurants, order from your phone and pay in the app. No waiting, no fumbling. Just better meals.

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As easy as 1-2-3.
Find a place nearby. Order or scan in. Pick up and eat.

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Available in Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, Uppsala, Linköping, Västerås, Umeå and 200+ more Swedish cities. New places added every week.

## Key features

- Discounted food purchases
- Rescue surplus food
- Fight food waste
- Find local eateries
- Easy takeaway ordering
- Sustainable eating

## What do users think of Karma?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💰 Significant food discounts (up to 50% off)
- ♻️ Reduces food waste effectively
- 🍽️ Discover new restaurants and businesses
- 👍 User-friendly interface (when working)
- 🎯 Ability to choose specific items
- ⚡ Simple and quick checkout process
- 🌍 Supports environmental sustainability
- 🏪 Quality food from established partners

**Cons**

- 🌍 Limited geographic coverage (mostly Europe, London-focused in UK)
- ❌ No availability in USA
- 📍 Geolocation errors (showing wrong locations)
- 🔧 Inconsistent app functionality
- 🚫 Very few or no restaurants in non-major cities
- 💬 Foreign language content in non-native regions
- 🐛 Frequent technical issues and crashes
- 📉 Declining restaurant partnerships over time
- ⚠️ Suspicious pricing (items at full price, not discounted)
- 🚫 No cancellation option for orders
- 🔐 Security concerns (scam warnings)
- 📱 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Server errors during phone number submission
- App crashes with 'unexpected error' messages
- Geolocation incorrectly showing wrong cities
- Login issues requiring app reinstall
- Blank notifications on Apple Watch
- QR code generation failures
- Unable to filter by available items
- Favorite menu keeps changing position
- Data collection/loading failures on startup
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates

**Most requested features**

- Expand to USA and other countries
- Vegetarian/dietary filter functionality
- Distance filter customization
- Wait time estimates for restaurants
- Cancellation/refund options for orders
- Restaurant review visibility in app
- PayPal payment option
- Support for US phone number formats
- Better location detection accuracy
- Notification improvements (non-blank alerts)
- Consistent UI design across updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karma-save-food-with-a-tap/id1087490062/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not in the USA

*2025-08-11*

Nothing in the USA

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2025-03-10, version 3.14.0*

Don’t bother! There literally no shops or restaurants ect ect in my area ?  plus it’s all in a foreign language considering I downloaded it in the UK and it says you can use it in the UK ? I thought this would be like the app too good to go which is an amazing app! But karma No not at all its really complicated to use & then there nothing in your area as soon as started to to look at the app I press the ambassador and my phone alerted me and said that it was a scam page looking to take all my details ? I was hoping it would be like to good to go app but with maybe different food places to TGTG app as soon as logged on literally nothing I read loads of reviews on here & on google media site witch I wish I’d read before it’s not very good witch is a shame because I was hoping it was good ! Sorry can’t recommend this app at all !!

### 1/5 — No Australia

*2025-01-30, version 3.14.0*

Just Europe, for the moment

### 1/5 — Other apps are so much better

*2024-11-01, version 3.11.0*

This is terrible

### 2/5 — No coverage

*2024-10-05*

Doesn’t cover my state :’( I tried many years ago and it did not have any partners in MN. Just tried again and still nada. Sad!!!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-09-07, version 3.11.0*

Pretty much for Europe only

### 1/5 — Can’t even get started

*2024-08-22*

“Server error” when trying to submit my phone number to get started. Does not look like it accepts US phone numbers given the field input format. US numbers are usually displayed like this:  ###-###-####. Guess I will keep using “Too Good To Go” app instead.

### 1/5 — Location is broken

*2024-07-29*

The app thinks I'm in Stockholm despite being near NYC.

### 5/5 — Go to app for food

*2024-06-19*

The user interface is intuitional and I am happy to have to use this to get the low cost food I crave.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2024-02-27*

Can’t set distance in app, very little flexibility

## Frequently asked questions about Karma

### What does the Karma app do?

Karma connects users with restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, and cafes that have surplus food. You can purchase this food directly through the app at a discounted price, helping to reduce food waste.

### How do I use Karma to save food?

Simply open the Karma app, browse available food from nearby establishments, tap to buy your desired meal at a lower price, and then collect it as a takeaway by showing your order to the staff.

### Is Karma free to use?

The app itself is free to download and browse. You pay for the discounted food you choose to purchase through in-app transactions.

### What kind of food can I find on Karma?

You can find a wide variety of meals, including dishes from restaurants, baked goods from bakeries, and other food items from grocery stores. The availability depends on what surplus food establishments have uploaded.

### Where is Karma available?

Karma is currently available in the UK and Sweden, with over 9,000 connected restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, and cafes. They are continuously expanding to more cities and locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.0 — 2026-07-17

- Smarter search and a smoother, easier-to-browse map
- Things feel more at home in the app now
- A bunch of small fixes and polish under the hood

### 4.2.0 — 2026-07-11

• Find your next meal even faster with smarter search
• Smoother, more reliable checkout, especially for last-minute grabs
• A bunch of small fixes and polish under the hood

### 4.1.0 — 2026-07-06

Bug fixes and polish to make Karma faster and more reliable. Thanks for saving food with us!

### 4.0.0 — 2026-06-21

This one's big.

Karma 4.0 brings three things we've been building toward:

LOYALTY. Your favourite restaurants now run their loyalty programs through Karma. Collect points, earn rewards and keep coming back - no extra apps, no loyalty cards.

YOUR EATING COMPANION. At Karma-powered restaurants, order and pay directly from your phone. Scan, tap, done. No waiting.

TAKEAWAY, REBUILT. The food-saving experience you know, now faster and smoother than ever.

A lot has changed under the hood too. If something feels snappier, it probably is.

Thanks for eating with us.
- The Karma team

### 3.14.0 — 2024-11-12

This version should likely fix the issue that caused Karma to crash on launch for some users

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## More apps by Karmalicious AB

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All apps by Karmalicious AB: https://appshunter.io/developer/1073977670

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