Comparison

Dineplan vs YumDealz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dineplan

Discover and instantly book tables at your favorite South African restaurants. Browse by availability, cuisine, or location, and manage all your reservations in one place. Get real-time confirmations and helpful reminders for your dining experiences.

Highlights
  • Instant restaurant bookings
  • Real-time availability search
  • Browse by cuisine and location
  • Manage reservations
  • Favorite restaurants list
  • Booking confirmations and reminders
Features
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DISCOVER. BOOK. DINE. Find your next great restaurant and book a table in seconds. Explore restaurants across South Africa, check real-time table availability and manage all your reservations – in one place. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT TABLE - Browse restaurants and experiences across South Africa - Search by location, cuisine, restaurant name, availability or type of spot - Explore menus, photos, reviews and restaurant information before you book - Find new restaurants and trusted favourites in one place - Explore curated collections and discover the restaurants we think you’ll love FIND A TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOU - Search real-time availability for the date and time you want - See available tables at a glance and book instantly - Choose from different seating times and options - Find last-minute tables when plans change - Book directly through the app without needing to call the restaurant DISCOVER MORE WITH DINEPLAN - Save restaurants you want to visit - Keep up with new restaurants and curated dining guides - Discover special offers and events - Browse restaurants where you can use Dineplan Vouchers - Buy and redeem Dineplan Vouchers at participating restaurants KEEP YOUR BOOKINGS IN ONE PLACE - View all your upcoming and past reservations - Easily update or cancel bookings - Get booking confirmations and reminders - Keep track of the restaurants you’ve booked - Manage your dining plans from your phone Your next great meal starts here. Download Dineplan and discover, book and enjoy restaurants across South Africa. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/dineplan_app/ https://www.facebook.com/DineplanApp https://www.tiktok.com/@dineplan_app

About

YumDealz

Discover nearby shops and their digital loyalty deals. Easily add loyalty cards to your in-app wallet, collect stamps by scanning QR codes, and redeem them for valuable vouchers. Go paperless and enjoy hassle-free shopping.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby loyalty deals
  • Digital loyalty card wallet
  • Collect stamps via QR code
  • Redeem vouchers at shops
  • Eco-friendly paperless solution
Features
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Introducing Yumdealz, the ultimate solution for hassle-free loyalty programs! Say goodbye to bulky loyalty cards and hello to digital convenience. With Yumdealz, you can easily discover nearby shops and their loyalty deals with just a few taps. No more forgetting to bring your loyalty cards or missing out on stamps. Simply add the loyalty cards to your in-app wallet and scan the shop's unique QR code to collect stamps. As you collect stamps, watch your loyalty card turn into a valuable voucher that you can redeem at your favorite shops. Yumdealz is not only easy to use, but also eco-friendly. With digital loyalty cards, we're reducing waste and helping the planet. Join the Yumdealz community today and start enjoying the benefits of digital loyalty programs. Download the app now and discover the world of hassle-free shopping!

Screenshots

Dineplan4 screens
YumDealz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dineplan at none against YumDealz's shown. Dineplan also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). YumDealz's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dineplan ships an update monthly, YumDealz every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dineplan versus YumDealz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDineplanYumDealz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB85 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperDineplan (Pty) LtdVPROWARE

Customer experience

Dineplan

All ratings34 ratings
Positive55.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.1%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.5%

YumDealz

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dineplan

No in-app purchases

None

YumDealz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dineplan free?
Dineplan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YumDealz free?
YumDealz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dineplan or YumDealz have ads?
YumDealz shows ads; Dineplan does not.
Which is updated more often, Dineplan or YumDealz?
Dineplan ships an update monthly, and YumDealz every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dineplan was updated on October 29, 2026 and YumDealz on October 4, 2026.

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