# 8it vs Bobwhite Counter App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8it at 83% against Bobwhite Counter App's 29%. 8it also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Bobwhite Counter App's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Bobwhite Counter App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 125 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of 8it's written reviews are positive against 29% of Bobwhite Counter App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8it | Bobwhite Counter App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8it/id1368976348/reviews) | **[4.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobwhite-counter-app/id6737478834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8it, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368976347) | [BOBWHITE COUNTER LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776621655) |

## What reviewers say

### 8it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8it/id1368976348)

Discover the best NYC food experiences happening now, from pop-ups to limited-time drops. Find expert-recommended dishes near you and organize your culinary adventures.

**Highlights:** Food pop-ups, drops, and collabs, Explore map for local discovery, Dish-first food organization, Customizable dish lists, Expert recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Curated food recommendations from credible sources
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🍽️ Excellent for discovering hidden gems and new restaurants
- 📱 Clean, simple design without unnecessary clutter
- 🔍 Easy to search by specific dish cravings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Confusing password requirement for app access
- 📍 Limited geographic coverage (primarily NYC and LA)
- ❌ Poor customer support response for password requests
- 🗺️ Inadequate search radius (1.5 mile maximum)
- 📱 Inconsistent restaurant results across searches

**Reported bugs**

- Password authentication system malfunctioning
- Unresponsive customer support for password recovery
- Location-based search not functioning properly
- Duplicate restaurant results in different searches
- App shows restaurants far outside user's location

**Requested features**

- Expand to more cities nationwide
- Expand to Boston area
- Improve geographic coverage beyond NYC and LA
- Global expansion
- Increase search radius beyond 1.5 miles


### Bobwhite Counter App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bobwhite-counter-app/id6737478834)

Order your favorite fried chicken and sides for pickup or delivery. Earn loyalty rewards with every purchase and customize your orders. Enjoy fresh, homemade meals from multiple locations.

**Highlights:** Online ordering for pickup and delivery, Loyalty rewards program, Order customization, Chef-driven recipes, Multiple location support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🔍 Rewards points not transferred
- 🤯 Terrible UI
- 🤔 Why change a good thing?

**Reported bugs**

- Can't place orders
- Sign-in issues
- Ordering issues

**Requested features**

- Go back to the old app
- Rebuild the app from the ground up


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8it free?

8it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bobwhite Counter App free?

Bobwhite Counter App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8it or Bobwhite Counter App?

Bobwhite Counter App is rated higher. 8it averages 4.5 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Bobwhite Counter App averages 4.7 from 125 ratings.

### Do 8it or Bobwhite Counter App have ads?

Bobwhite Counter App shows ads; 8it does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8it or Bobwhite Counter App?

8it ships an update fortnightly, and Bobwhite Counter App fortnightly. Most recently, 8it was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bobwhite Counter App on October 30, 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.*