# FromTheRestaurant vs MealKeyway

The clearest difference is rating: FromTheRestaurant at 4.4 against MealKeyway's 2.4. FromTheRestaurant also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 17%) and ratings volume (506 vs 90). MealKeyway's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). 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.

FromTheRestaurant holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FromTheRestaurant has 506 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of FromTheRestaurant's written reviews are positive against 17% of MealKeyway's.

FromTheRestaurant ships an update every 15 months, MealKeyway every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FromTheRestaurant | MealKeyway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fromtherestaurant/id1268359810/reviews)** | [2.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealkeyway/id1542737477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **506** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 17.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #204 | **#158** |
| Size | 11 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hashtag Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/962216530) | [MENUSIFU Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/718726702) |

## What reviewers say

### FromTheRestaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fromtherestaurant/id1268359810)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order food from your favorite restaurants for convenient pickup. Skip the lines and pay in advance for a hassle-free experience. Enjoy customizable meals, specials, and easy group ordering.

**Highlights:** Convenient food ordering, Skip the line, Hassle-free pickup, Pre-paid orders, Customizable features, Up-to-date specials, Easy group orders

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great food
- 👍 Friendly staff
- 🍱 Authentic cuisine
- 🕰️ Fast and easy to use
- 💳 Cheaper than Uber

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect orders
- 💰 Excessive fees
- 🤖 Confusing navigation
- 🚫 Unreliable service
- 🔒 Security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not reaching restaurants
- Disappearing order history
- Inaccurate delivery time estimates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit preferred restaurants
- Option to report missing/incorrect items
- Better integration with restaurant systems


### MealKeyway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealkeyway/id1542737477)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Order directly from your favorite restaurant with a customized online ordering app. Browse menus, place orders for delivery or pickup, and track your order history. Receive exclusive discounts and timely notifications about promotions.

**Highlights:** Customized online ordering, Browse menus, Place orders for delivery or pickup, View order history and receipts, Receive notifications for promotions, Exclusive discounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine for some users
- 💳 Convenient Apple Pay (when it works)
- ✨ Discounts offered
- 📸 Photos of dishes available
- 🧾 Order history available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't work for many
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and errors
- 💸 Incorrect charges and hidden fees
- 🔒 Verification issues
- ❓ Confusing QR code requirement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues (incorrect credentials, no signup option)
- Payment processing errors (credit cards, Apple Pay)
- Verification failures (phone number, email)
- Points not being applied or showing as pending

**Requested features**

- Allow searching for restaurants directly in the app
- Provide a way to add restaurants without a QR code
- Implement dark mode
- Show delivery vehicle location on a map
- Allow guest checkout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FromTheRestaurant free?

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

### Is MealKeyway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FromTheRestaurant or MealKeyway?

FromTheRestaurant is rated higher. FromTheRestaurant averages 4.4 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while MealKeyway averages 2.4 from 90 ratings.

### Do FromTheRestaurant or MealKeyway have ads?

Neither FromTheRestaurant nor MealKeyway shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FromTheRestaurant or MealKeyway?

FromTheRestaurant ships an update every 15 months, and MealKeyway every 6 weeks. Most recently, FromTheRestaurant was updated on November 6, 2026 and MealKeyway on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FromTheRestaurant or MealKeyway?

FromTheRestaurant currently peaks at #204 in the App Store charts, and MealKeyway at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*