# 8it vs Son del North

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8it at 83% against Son del North's 50%. 8it also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 39). Son del North's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Son del North holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8it has 206 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of 8it's written reviews are positive against 50% of Son del North's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

8it ships an update fortnightly, Son del North every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8it | Son del North |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8it/id1368976348/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/son-del-north/id6742661097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8it, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368976347) | [SON DEL NORTH HOLDINGS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799246588) |

## 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


### Son del North

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/son-del-north/id6742661097)

Order food quickly and easily from your phone. Get instant updates on special offers and loyalty rewards. Track your order's progress from preparation to pickup.

**Highlights:** Fast mobile ordering, Instant deal notifications, Rewards point redemption, Order progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8it free?

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

### Is Son del North free?

Son del North is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8it or Son del North?

Son del North is rated higher. 8it averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Son del North averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do 8it or Son del North have ads?

Neither 8it nor Son del North shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8it or Son del North?

8it ships an update fortnightly, and Son del North every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8it was updated on September 5, 2026 and Son del North on June 4, 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.*