# ExpandShare vs Toast Now

The clearest difference is rating: Toast Now at 4.9 against ExpandShare's 4.1. Toast Now also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 58). ExpandShare's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 32%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Toast Now holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toast Now has 12K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of ExpandShare's written reviews are positive against 32% of Toast Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ExpandShare ships an update every 3 months, Toast Now weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExpandShare | Toast Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expandshare/id1191916817/reviews) | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toast-now/id6444586410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#202** |
| Size | 17 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Expand LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/477987732) | [Toast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543556374) |

## What reviewers say

### ExpandShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expandshare/id1191916817)

This platform streamlines restaurant staff training and development. It offers a mobile-first approach with AI-powered tools for creating custom learning paths and translating content. Managers can organize operations and track employee progress effectively.

**Highlights:** Mobile-first training interface, AI-driven learning path creation, Multi-language content translation, Blended in-person and digital training tracking, Restaurant-specific content database, Newsfeed with translation, Labor management reporting

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Toast Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toast-now/id6444586410)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Manage your business operations remotely with real-time sales data, delivery channel control, and labor management tools. Coordinate with your team, update inventory, and view performance across multiple locations from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Real-time sales data, Delivery channel control, Manager log communication, Multi-location view, Stock management, Team labor management

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Efficient and helpful for business owners
- 🚀 Clear and easy to understand
- 🚀 Improved over previous system
- 🚀 Provides real-time data and insights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and automatic logout
- 🐛 Lacking key features like inventory updates and detailed sales reporting
- 🐛 Inconsistent or delayed data updates
- 🤬 Poor customer service and unresolved issues

**Reported bugs**

- Double charging customers and failure to refund
- Incorrect or outdated data on the reporting page

**Requested features**

- Weekly/monthly sales and labor reporting
- Ability to view individual orders/tabs and transaction details
- Separate reporting for cash vs. credit card sales, tips, etc.
- Multi-location/group-level sales overview


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExpandShare free?

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

### Is Toast Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ExpandShare or Toast Now?

Toast Now is rated higher. ExpandShare averages 4.1 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Toast Now averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.

### Do ExpandShare or Toast Now have ads?

Neither ExpandShare nor Toast Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExpandShare or Toast Now?

ExpandShare ships an update every 3 months, and Toast Now weekly. Most recently, ExpandShare was updated on November 2, 2026 and Toast Now on November 5, 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.*