Comparison

Kelseys vs Valley Eats

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

Head to head
About

Kelseys

Order your favorite Roadhouse classics for pickup with ease. Browse the menu, filter by category or allergens, and save orders for quick re-ordering. Enjoy exclusive deals and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Easy re-ordering with saved favorites
  • Menu search and filtering by category, calories, or allergens
  • Exclusive app coupons and promo codes
  • Earn and redeem SCENE® points
  • Kelseys Kurbside Pickup service
Features
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Hungry? Get Kelseys at your fingertips. Craving our Signature Spinach Dip, 100% fresh Canadian ground Chuck Burgers or fresh never frozen fries and wings done eight ways? You are just a few taps away from freshly prepared Roadhouse classics, waiting to be picked up! Easy Ordering: • Favourite your orders for easy re-ordering, save your order for quick check out • Search and filter menu items based on category, calories or allergens • Save with our exclusive Kelseys bundles for groups • Place a Future Order for pick up and get your order when you want it Get Exclusive Offers: • Get access to mobile app coupons or promo codes for exclusive savings • SCENE® members can earn or redeem SCENE® points on every order • CAA® members save 10% NEW! Kelseys Kurbside Pick Up: • Order and pay ahead, drive to the restaurant, and we’ll bring the Roadhouse right to your car

About

Valley Eats

This app connects users with local restaurants for convenient food delivery and pickup. It offers seamless ordering, real-time tracking, and flexible payment options. Discover local culinary gems and enjoy them from the comfort of your home.

Highlights
  • On-the-go ordering
  • Extensive delivery range
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Flexible payment options
  • Valley Eats credits
  • Gift cards
  • Restaurant recommendations
Features
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Discover the heart of local flavour with Valley Eats, your go-to small-town food delivery service. Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, we're on a mission to bring the culinary gems of your favourite local restaurants straight to your doorstep. Why Valley Eats? Hungry for convenience? With Valley Eats, satisfying your cravings has never been easier. Whether you prefer pre-ordering, picking up, or having your meal delivered, we've got you covered. Choose from a diverse range of restaurants and cuisines, all tailored to suit your tastes. What the App Brings to Your Table: - Seamless On-the-Go Ordering: Ordering is a breeze, even on the busiest days. - Extensive Delivery Range: We deliver to a wide area, ensuring that even the coziest corners of small towns get a taste of something special. - Real-Time Order Tracking: Stay in the loop with real-time updates on your order's journey from the kitchen to your doorstep. - Flexible Payment Options: Pay your way with multiple options – Credit Card, Visa/Mastercard Debit, Apple Pay, and preloaded credit cards. - Valley Eats Credits: Add credits to your account for seamless and swift transactions. - Gifting Made Easy: Share the love with friends by sending a Valley Eats gift card. - Spread the Joy: Recommend your favourite local restaurant to friends right from the app. Serving Communities Across Canada: Currently, Valley Eats is delighting taste buds in Arnprior, Carleton Place/Almonte, Deep River, Embrun/Casselman, Kemptville, Pembroke/Petawawa, Perth, Renfrew, Smiths Falls, Port Elgin/Southampton, Hanover/Walkerton, and surrounding areas. Join Us in the Culinary Journey: Whether you're a local business wanting to join the food revolution or simply curious to learn more, visit Valley Eats.

Screenshots

Kelseys4 screens
Valley Eats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kelseys at free against Valley Eats's free with in-app purchases. Kelseys also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (56 vs 17). Valley Eats's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kelseys holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 17 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 68% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kelseys ships an update every 3 months, Valley Eats monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kelseys versus Valley Eats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKelseysValley Eats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56 ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews67.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecipe Unlimited CorporationWhitewater Creative Inc.

Customer experience

Kelseys

All ratings56 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative30.8%

Valley Eats

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative25.4%

User reviews

Kelseys

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Cheaper than delivery apps
  • 💯 Reliable service
  • 😋 Delicious food
  • ⭐ Great service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Order errors
  • ❌ Payment issues
  • 🚫 App not working
  • 🤷‍♀️ Location errors
  • 🤔 Menu access restrictions

Valley Eats

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast delivery times
  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 👍 Convenient for rural areas
  • 👍 Supports local businesses
  • 👍 Easy to use app

Room to improve

  • 💰 High fees and charges
  • 🥶 Cold food upon arrival
  • 🐌 Slow delivery service
  • 👎 App is poorly designed
  • 👎 Inconsistent delivery availability

Bugs and requests

Kelseys

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Order errors preventing checkout
  • Payment processing errors (credit card, Apple Pay)
  • App not opening or crashing
  • App shows restaurants as closed when they are open
  • Facebook login not working
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  • Unable to add Scene+ card
  • Unable to add tips to orders
  • App not working in western provinces or showing no locations

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add chocolate lava cake to dessert menu
  • Allow menu viewing without pickup/delivery time
  • Enable Scene+ card integration
  • Fix Facebook sign-in
  • Allow adding tips to orders
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  • Add option for no lettuce or tomato on sandwiches

Valley Eats

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Order delivery time kept getting bumped back
  • App won't let me add multiple addresses
  • App can't locate my address
  • ETA not calculated correctly
  • Unable to follow delivery progress on GPS
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  • App is glitchy
  • Restaurants marked closed when they are open
  • App doesn't respond to messages
  • No delivery available even after selecting items
  • Didn't receive order
  • App is poorly designed
  • Rewards system lacking
  • Never delivering in Renfrew area
  • App went downhill fast in my area
  • Consistently receive wrong order
  • System operates off of a traditional dispatch system
  • App is trash

Requested features

12 requests
  • Expand delivery radius to White Lake
  • Add PayPal support
  • Add pictures for all meals
  • Expand delivery to Eganville
  • Add Tim Hortons to restaurant list
Show 7 more
  • Update menu for Negis Restaurant (Arnprior)
  • Add a messaging tab for driver-customer communication
  • Fix app to allow multiple addresses
  • Fix app to locate addresses correctly
  • Fix app to allow searching beyond fast food
  • Fix app to show closing times
  • Fix app to allow ordering for same day delivery

In-app purchases

None

Kelseys

No in-app purchases

None

Valley Eats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kelseys free?
Kelseys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Valley Eats free?
Valley Eats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kelseys or Valley Eats?
Kelseys is rated higher. Kelseys averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Valley Eats averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Kelseys or Valley Eats have ads?
Neither Kelseys nor Valley Eats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kelseys or Valley Eats?
Kelseys ships an update every 3 months, and Valley Eats monthly. Most recently, Kelseys was updated on October 3, 2026 and Valley Eats on September 29, 2026.

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