# Bagelman vs Beacon 70

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bagelman at 1.1K against Beacon 70's 1. Beacon 70's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Bagelman against 5.0 for Beacon 70. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bagelman has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bagelman ships an update every 8 months, Beacon 70 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bagelman | Beacon 70 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bagelman/id1254203081/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-70/id1504288964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [KB & RD, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504288963) |

## What reviewers say

### Bagelman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bagelman/id1254203081)

Easily order your next meal with a mobile app. Browse a customizable menu, securely pay, and receive notifications when your food is ready. Save preferences for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Receive order readiness notifications, View restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beacon 70

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-70/id1504288964)

Easily order your next meal with this app. Browse menus, customize dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready, and schedule orders up to seven days in advance.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menus, Secure payment system, Save delivery and payment details, Schedule orders in advance, Restaurant location and contact info, Push notifications for order status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bagelman free?

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

### Is Beacon 70 free?

Beacon 70 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bagelman or Beacon 70?

Beacon 70 is rated higher. Bagelman averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Beacon 70 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bagelman or Beacon 70 have ads?

Both Bagelman and Beacon 70 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bagelman or Beacon 70?

Bagelman ships an update every 8 months, and Beacon 70 every 12 months. Most recently, Bagelman was updated on September 23, 2026 and Beacon 70 on July 7, 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.*