# 8it vs Spot

The clearest difference is rating: Spot at 5.0 against 8it's 4.5. Spot also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). 8it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (206 vs 12). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. 8it asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8it has 206 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of 8it's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spot's.

8it ships an update fortnightly, Spot every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8it | Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8it/id1368976348/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-get-the-table/id6753764883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#61** |
| Size | 122 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8it, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368976347) | [Actually Useful Intelligence](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790521890) |

## 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


### Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-get-the-table/id6753764883)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Secure reservations at top New York City restaurants without the wait. Choose your desired time and location, and let the app handle the booking. Become a regular at your favorite dining spots with a required membership.

**Highlights:** Restaurant reservations, NYC's best restaurants, Choose reservation time, Choose reservation location, Membership required, Become a regular

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Membership | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro Membership | $50.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8it free?

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

### Is Spot free?

Spot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8it or Spot?

Spot is rated higher. 8it averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Spot averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do 8it or Spot have ads?

Neither 8it nor Spot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8it or Spot?

8it ships an update fortnightly, and Spot every 6 days. Most recently, 8it was updated on September 5, 2026 and Spot on September 21, 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.*