LunchAlert vs Flames Smallthorne.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LunchAlert
Never miss your lunch van again. This app notifies you discreetly when the sandwich van arrives, eliminating the need for frantic dashes or relying on others for updates. It runs quietly in the background with minimal battery impact.
- Lunch van arrival alerts
- Background operation
- Minimal battery usage
- Avoids missed lunches
- Eliminates receptionist reliance
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LunchAlert the app letting you know when your lunch sandwich van has arrived. • No more missing lunch or making the mad embarrassing dash down the office. • No more relying on your receptionist to pass the message on to you. • No more missing the sandwich van because you didn't hear him beep the horn. Once installed LunchAlert runs invisibly in the background. LunchAlert has been developed to have minimal effect on mobile battery, alerting you when the sandwich van has arrived.
Flames Smallthorne.
Discover and order a variety of dishes with ease through this intuitive food ordering application. Browse vibrant menus, enjoy a secure checkout, and track your order in real-time. Access exclusive deals for a smarter way to dine.
- Browse diverse menus with photos
- Secure and easy checkout
- Real-time order tracking
- App-exclusive deals and promotions
- User-friendly interface
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Introducing your new food companion – our iOS app reimagines the way you dine. With a few simple taps, enjoy access to a wide variety of dishes. Explore intuitive menus, complete with vibrant photos and clear descriptions, to help you find exactly what you crave. Our app offers a secure, easy checkout process, and real-time tracking so you’re never left wondering when your meal will arrive. Whether it’s a quick lunch at the office or a weekend family dinner, the app adjusts to your lifestyle. Stay ahead of the game with app-exclusive deals and promotions. Download today and enjoy a better, faster, smarter way to order food online.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flames Smallthorne. at 100% against LunchAlert's 50%. LunchAlert's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
LunchAlert ships an update every 8 months, Flames Smallthorne. every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LunchAlert | Flames Smallthorne. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ashley Wright | HAREES HAMID |
Customer experience
LunchAlert
Flames Smallthorne.
In-app purchases
LunchAlert
No in-app purchases
Flames Smallthorne.
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LunchAlert free?
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Do LunchAlert or Flames Smallthorne. have ads?
Which is updated more often, LunchAlert or Flames Smallthorne.?
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