8it vs Curry nation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8it
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.
- Food pop-ups, drops, and collabs
- Explore map for local discovery
- Dish-first food organization
- Customizable dish lists
- Expert recommendations
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8it shows you what’s worth eating in NYC - right now and near you. Dish-first food discovery for pop-ups, limited drops, collabs, and must-eat dishes, recommended by people who work in food. Why 8it - Food pop-ups, limited drops & collabs in one place What’s live, what’s limited, and what you’ll be annoyed you missed. - Explore Map for smarter discovery See expert-approved dishes near you, right now. - Dish-first discovery We organize by dish because you crave food, not a restaurant. - Custom dish lists Build lists for date night, friends in town, and your next food crawl.
Curry nation
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Get the best experience with the Curry Nation Official App: Best Prices - Ordering directly from the Curry Nation app saves you money (including any delivery fees). - Be the first to know about discounts & coupons. - Our best prices are always shown in the app. - Earn free food with rewards points. Convenient - Re-order your favorites in seconds. - Get your food fast. Curry Nation Official App orders reach the kitchen first. - Skip the search. Just tap Curry Nation. Reliable - Real-time order tracking. - Accurate pickup and delivery time windows. - Secure payments using bank-level encryption. Support a Local Business - You're helping a local business every time you use the Curry Nation app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Curry nation at 15.1 against 8it's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
8it ships an update fortnightly, Curry nation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8it | Curry nation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (208 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8it, Inc. | Curry Nation LLC |
Bugs and requests
8it
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
6 requests- 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
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- Make app accessible to New Jersey area
Curry nation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8it
No in-app purchases
Curry nation
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 8it free?
Is Curry nation free?
Do 8it or Curry nation have ads?
Which is updated more often, 8it or Curry nation?
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