# Plate Shaker — Random Food Finder

> Randomly suggests nearby restaurants based on user preferences and reviews. (iPhone/iPad app by Warren Hansen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-shaker/id1410782943 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Warren Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138000874)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-shaker/id1410782943/reviews.md

## What is Plate Shaker?

Can’t decide where to eat? Plate Shaker randomly chooses a dinner spot that's near you and has your preference of stars and cost in mind. You can also choose how far away you want to look, preferred and non-preferred types like Italian or American. With Plate Shaker you can access Yelp reviews and get directions.

## Key features

- Random restaurant selection
- Filter by star rating
- Filter by price
- Cuisine type preference
- Distance filtering
- Yelp review integration
- Get directions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-shaker/id1410782943/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome app!

*2018-08-15*

I always have a hard time deciding where to go to eat when I’m not in the mood for something specific and this app solves that problem!

### 5/5 — Great decision maker for indecisive individuals

*2018-08-14*

This app is awesome when I can’t decide what I want! Easy to use and the links make for an even easier travel there!

### 5/5 — Awsome APP!!!!!!

*2018-08-03*

Love this!

### 5/5 — Fixes indecision and website clutter

*2018-08-03*

Someone told me about this app because it’s a great way to read Yelp restaurant reviews without all the excess Yelp clutter.  But now, we’ve started letting this app pick where we eat too. The random pick feature has helped overcome our indecision paralysis, highly recommended.

### 5/5 — A MUST WHEN TRAVELING!

*2018-08-01*

This is a great app.  It’s fun to use at home and a necessity when traveling.  When traveling, we can use this to EASILY find a good place to eat that’s close to where we are.

## Frequently asked questions about Plate Shaker

### Does Plate Shaker have ads?

No, Plate Shaker does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating for Plate Shaker?

Plate Shaker has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 11 user reviews.

### How often is Plate Shaker updated?

The latest version, 1.5(1), was released on August 14, 2018. Updates are not frequent, with the last one being over a year ago.

### What devices does Plate Shaker support?

Plate Shaker is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Plate Shaker?

Plate Shaker is suitable for users aged 4 and older.

### Can I customize my restaurant search with Plate Shaker?

Yes, you can customize your search by preferred and non-preferred cuisine types, star ratings, cost, and how far away you want to look.

### Does Plate Shaker offer offline functionality?

The description does not specify offline functionality. Accessing Yelp reviews and directions typically requires an internet connection.

### What are the in-app purchase options for Plate Shaker?

While the app is free to download and use, it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases unlock are not provided.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5(1) — 2018-08-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated the layout to fill the screen better.

### 1.4(4) — 2018-08-08

Improved the animation and also the speed of checking if places are open.

### 1.3(1) — 2018-08-07

New features for users to filter out places by distance and only show places that are open.

### 1.1(1) — 2018-08-01

Minor UI enhancements. Added link to rate the app. Added link to share the app.

### 1.0 — 2018-07-29

No release notes.

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All apps by Warren Hansen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1138000874

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*