Karma vs FREDeats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Karma
Discover and purchase surplus food from local restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, and cafes at a discounted price. Reduce food waste and enjoy delicious meals while contributing to a more sustainable planet.
- Discounted food purchases
- Rescue surplus food
- Fight food waste
- Find local eateries
- Easy takeaway ordering
- Sustainable eating
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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. ------ 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. ------ As easy as 1-2-3. Find a place nearby. Order or scan in. Pick up and eat. ------ Available in Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, Uppsala, Linköping, Västerås, Umeå and 200+ more Swedish cities. New places added every week.
FREDeats
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FREDeats is your personal restaurant AI. Tell him your mood, your budget, your craving — or just ask. He analyzes thousands of restaurants, matches them to your taste and returns the ones that actually fit. No ads. No paid rankings. No endless scrolling. Just smart, personal recommendations — for locals and travelers alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Karma at none against FREDeats's 2. 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
Both are free to download. FREDeats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Karma asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Karma | FREDeats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Karmalicious AB | Freddy Kiser |
Bugs and requests
Karma
Reported bugs
10 issues- 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
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- 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
Requested features
11 requests- Expand to USA and other countries
- Vegetarian/dietary filter functionality
- Distance filter customization
- Wait time estimates for restaurants
- Cancellation/refund options for orders
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- 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
FREDeats
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Karma
No in-app purchases
FREDeats
- Premium$6.991 Month
- Concierge$9.991 Month









