Comparison

Boost vs Plateable

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boost

Order food from campus dining options ahead of time. Browse menus, customize your meals, and schedule pickup to save time. Securely pay with campus cards, credit cards, or Apple Pay.

Highlights
  • Order food ahead on campus
  • Browse menus and customize meals
  • Schedule pickup times
  • Secure payment options
  • Re-order past items
  • Scan & Pay at select locations
Features
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Welcome to Boost: Food ordering on campus, your way! Browse food options and menus on campus then order ahead on your schedule with secure payments from any mobile device. Starved for time? Find a meal fast with clear menu options, custom choices and pickup options that suit you. Here's what you can expect: Order on the go Extra busy day? We have those too. Now you can order ahead and find a pickup time on your schedule. Connection to great food Boost partners with your school to connect you directly with the food menus on campus. View what's for breakfast, lunch and dinner well before you get there. Custom choices View custom options available on food menus to help you make choices to match your taste. Flexible ordering Not sure what to eat? You can re-order items from your past orders and browse your order history. Select locations also offer Scan & Pay flexibility to easily add grab and go items on the spot. Safe and easy checkout Pay with your campus card or other meal plan card. All major credit cards also accepted at checkout using secure encryption, including Apple Pay. Frictionless checkout also available at select campuses.

About

Plateable

Discover local restaurants and menu items tailored to your taste, diet, and nutritional goals. Track your meals and make informed dining choices to stay on track with your health objectives.

Highlights
  • Personalized restaurant recommendations
  • Detailed nutritional information
  • Calorie and macro tracking
  • Menu filtering by dietary preferences
  • Save favorite meals and restaurants
  • Food tracking for dining out
Features
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Find restaurant meals that match your nutrition goals—before you order. Eating out shouldn't mean guessing about calories, protein, or what fits your diet. Plateable helps you discover restaurant meals that work for your goals, whether you're trying to lose weight, build muscle, eat more protein, or make healthier choices. Browse restaurants near you, explore menus in other locations, and find meals that work for your lifestyle. **GET STARTED FOR FREE** Plateable is free to use! Explore restaurant menus and view calories and protein without a subscription. Want more detailed nutrition information? Upgrade to Plateable Plus to unlock full macronutrient breakdowns and additional personalization. **FIND THE RIGHT MEAL, NOT JUST THE RIGHT RESTAURANT** Why spend time searching through restaurant menus and nutrition charts? Plateable brings your meal options together in one convenient place. **WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH PLATEABLE** • **Discover Restaurant Meals:** Find meals at restaurants near you that align with your nutritional priorities. • **See Calories & Protein:** Review essential nutrition information before deciding what to order. • **Find High-Protein Options:** Explore meals that help you reach your protein goals. • **Filter Your Results:** Narrow down options by calories, nutrition, dietary preferences, and price. • **Explore Other Locations:** Choose a different location to discover supported restaurant menus before you visit. • **Get Personalized Recommendations:** Use your nutritional goals and preferences to find better meal matches with Plateable Plus. • **Unlock Full Macros:** Access detailed protein, carbohydrate, and fat information with Plateable Plus. **BUILT AROUND YOUR GOALS** Whether your goal is healthy weight loss, muscle gain, maintaining muscle while losing fat, or simply eating better, Plateable helps you make more informed choices when dining out. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Choose your nutrition goal. 2. Discover nearby restaurants or explore another location. 3. Browse meals and review their nutritional information. 4. Find an option that fits your day. Stop guessing what to order. Download Plateable and discover a smarter way to eat out. Restaurant coverage varies by location. Nutrition information may include estimates and can vary with ingredients, portions, and preparation. Dietary filters do not guarantee allergen safety. Terms of Use (EULA): https://plateable.co/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://plateable.co/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Boost4 screens
Plateable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plateable at 100% against Boost's 16%. Plateable also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.1). Boost's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (708 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plateable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Boost asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plateable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boost has 708 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Boost's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plateable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boost ships an update every 10 days, Plateable every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boost versus Plateable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostPlateable
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (708 ratings)4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings708 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB117 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCompass Group Canada LTDPlateable LLC

Customer experience

Boost

All ratings708 ratings
Positive26.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative69.5%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative79.4%

Plateable

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boost

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add payment methods
  • Orders not being received by restaurants
  • Constant sign-out and login issues
  • Outdated menu information and unavailable items

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to cancel orders
  • Improve order tracking and notifications
  • Integrate more payment methods like campus cards
  • Provide better customer support and refund process

Plateable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boost

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Plateable

Subscriptions1
  • Plateable Membership7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Boost free?
Boost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plateable free?
Plateable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boost or Plateable?
Plateable is rated higher. Boost averages 2.1 out of 5 from 708 ratings, while Plateable averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Boost or Plateable have ads?
Neither Boost nor Plateable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boost or Plateable?
Boost ships an update every 10 days, and Plateable every 3 weeks. Most recently, Boost was updated on November 2, 2026 and Plateable on October 30, 2026.

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