Comparison

Ramen Beast vs Recs (Remy Eats)

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

Head to head
About

Ramen Beast

Discover Tokyo's finest ramen shops with this connoisseur's guide. Get English and Japanese recommendations for over 700 unique establishments, including ordering tips and shop details. Navigate by style, from traditional to innovative.

Highlights
  • Discover 700+ Tokyo ramen shops
  • English and Japanese ordering recommendations
  • Navigate by ramen style categories
  • In-depth shop reviews
  • Essential shop information (hours, address)
  • Curated, non-chain recommendations
Features
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Ramen Beast is a connoisseur's guide to the very best ramen shops of Japan. Over 10,000 bowls (and counting) were eaten to create this app. Only the finest shops are included (no chains, no tourist traps). Ramen Beast does one simple thing: It directs you to the best ramen in Japan. We are obsessive about our recommendations and information. We've spent years eating across Japan. This app was created to share that knowledge. APP FEATURES: — Discover more than 2,000 of Japan's very best ramen shops, spanning the traditional, exquisite, innovative, beastly and downright bizarre. — Get recommendations in English and Japanese on which bowl to order at every shop. — In depth review of every shop, including details of shop specialty, chef's history, specialty ingredients, basic ordering tips, ramen lore and more. — Essential info: shop address, ramen style, star rating and more. Follow The Ramen Beast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramen_beast/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramenbeast

About

Recs (Remy Eats)

Discover and share restaurant recommendations with friends. Keep organized lists of places you've visited or want to try, and get personalized suggestions based on your tastes. Find your next perfect meal, from casual cafes to fine dining.

Highlights
  • Track visited and desired restaurants
  • See friends' dining activity
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Share photos, notes, and reviews
  • Discover new dining spots
Features
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Discover where to eat next with Recs — your guide to trusted restaurant recommendations, honest reviews, and food finds from people whose taste you actually trust. Whether you’re looking for a new café, a hidden gem, a casual lunch spot, a date-night restaurant, or a place your friends keep talking about, Recs helps you decide where to eat next. With Recs, you can: • Discover restaurants worth trying Explore food spots, curated guides, and recommendations across Metro Manila. • See where your friends are eating Follow friends, check their reviews, and find restaurants they recommend. • Save places for later Create lists of restaurants you want to try, places you love, and meals you want to remember. • Read honest reviews Get real opinions, ratings, photos, and notes to help you choose with confidence. • Find food for every craving From neighborhood favorites and hidden gems to cafés, comfort food, tasting menus, and restaurants worth the trip. • Keep track of your food life Log the places you’ve visited, revisit favorites, and build your own personal map of great meals. Recs is made for people who love food, enjoy discovering new places, and want recommendations that feel more personal than a random search. Find your next food rec. Download Recs today.

Screenshots

Ramen Beast3 screens
Recs (Remy Eats)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recs (Remy Eats) at 5.0 against Ramen Beast's 4.4. Recs (Remy Eats) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). Ramen Beast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ramen Beast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Recs (Remy Eats) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recs (Remy Eats) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ramen Beast has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ramen Beast's written reviews are positive against 82% of Recs (Remy Eats)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ramen Beast ships an update every 9 months, Recs (Remy Eats) every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ramen Beast versus Recs (Remy Eats): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRamen BeastRecs (Remy Eats)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPatrick BrzeskiRussell Cody Yap

Customer experience

Ramen Beast

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Recs (Remy Eats)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ramen Beast

Subscriptions2
  • Lists – Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lists – Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Recs (Remy Eats)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ramen Beast free?
Ramen Beast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recs (Remy Eats) free?
Recs (Remy Eats) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ramen Beast or Recs (Remy Eats)?
Recs (Remy Eats) is rated higher. Ramen Beast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Recs (Remy Eats) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ramen Beast or Recs (Remy Eats) have ads?
Recs (Remy Eats) shows ads; Ramen Beast does not.
Which is updated more often, Ramen Beast or Recs (Remy Eats)?
Ramen Beast ships an update every 9 months, and Recs (Remy Eats) every 9 days. Most recently, Ramen Beast was updated on November 2, 2026 and Recs (Remy Eats) on October 30, 2026.

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