# The Post Restaurant vs Cake Lab

The clearest difference is ads: Cake Lab at none against The Post Restaurant's shown. Cake Lab also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 15 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Post Restaurant's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Post Restaurant against 5.0 for Cake Lab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Post Restaurant has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Post Restaurant ships an update every 15 months, Cake Lab every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Post Restaurant | Cake Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-post-restaurant/id1167680400/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-lab/id1615568010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [Exord Soft MCHJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523994134) |

## What reviewers say

### The Post Restaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-post-restaurant/id1167680400)

Easily order your favorite meals from a restaurant with this app. Browse the menu, customize your dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse customizable menu, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses, Schedule orders in advance, Restaurant location and contact info, Order status notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cake Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cake-lab/id1615568010)

Easily order your favorite desserts, pastries, and drinks from a sweet world of treats. Stay updated on new arrivals, collect bonuses, share feedback, and receive special gifts. Enjoy a seamless ordering experience with just a few clicks.

**Highlights:** Order desserts, pastries, and drinks, Stay updated on new arrivals, Accumulate bonus points, Share comments and feedback, Receive special gifts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Post Restaurant free?

The Post Restaurant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cake Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Post Restaurant or Cake Lab?

Cake Lab is rated higher. The Post Restaurant averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Cake Lab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Post Restaurant or Cake Lab have ads?

The Post Restaurant shows ads; Cake Lab does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Post Restaurant or Cake Lab?

The Post Restaurant ships an update every 15 months, and Cake Lab every 11 days. Most recently, The Post Restaurant was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cake Lab on September 29, 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.*