# inKind vs MyDiningBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inKind at none against MyDiningBuddy's 1. inKind also leads on ratings volume (100K vs 28) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). MyDiningBuddy's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for inKind against 4.9 for MyDiningBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: inKind has 100K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of inKind's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyDiningBuddy's.

inKind ships an update every 5 days, MyDiningBuddy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | inKind | MyDiningBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkind/id1153771822/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydiningbuddy/id1670758438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [inKind Cards, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153771821) | [Developpement EG S.E.N.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670758440) |

## What reviewers say

### inKind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkind/id1153771822)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Earn up to 20% cash back on dining at thousands of highly-rated restaurants across the US. Discover curated culinary experiences and pay seamlessly through the app to receive rewards for future visits.

**Highlights:** Up to 20% cash back on dining, Thousands of 4+ star restaurants, Discover curated dining experiences, Seamless mobile checkout, Rewards for future visits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Provides good savings and bonuses
- 🤝 Supports local businesses
- 🔒 Secure payment process
- 👍 Seamless checkout experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🤔 Confusing rules and restrictions
- 🕰️ Slow app performance
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🤷‍♀️ Restaurants unaware of the app

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing credits or bonuses
- Issues with payment processing
- Inability to cancel or delete accounts

**Requested features**

- Better search and filtering options
- Improved customer support channels
- More transparent terms and conditions
- Ability to use credits across multiple visits


### MyDiningBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydiningbuddy/id1670758438)

Get real-time alerts for hard-to-get Disney World dining reservations. Set custom alerts for specific dates, party sizes, and flexible times to maximize your chances of securing a spot at over 100 locations. Never miss your favorite dining experiences again.

**Highlights:** Real-time reservation alerts, Customizable alert sets, Push notifications, Support for 100+ Walt Disney World locations, No account creation required, Flexible time options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is inKind free?

inKind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyDiningBuddy free?

MyDiningBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, inKind or MyDiningBuddy?

MyDiningBuddy is rated higher. inKind averages 4.9 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while MyDiningBuddy averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do inKind or MyDiningBuddy have ads?

Neither inKind nor MyDiningBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, inKind or MyDiningBuddy?

inKind ships an update every 5 days, and MyDiningBuddy daily. Most recently, inKind was updated on October 20, 2026 and MyDiningBuddy on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*