# 8it vs WeeklyWhisk

The clearest difference is rating: WeeklyWhisk at 5.0 against 8it's 4.5. WeeklyWhisk also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 8it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (206 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeeklyWhisk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. 8it asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeeklyWhisk 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8it | WeeklyWhisk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8it/id1368976348/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklywhisk/id6761390689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 122 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8it, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368976347) | [Porter Anderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889287688) |

## 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


### WeeklyWhisk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklywhisk/id6761390689)

Effortlessly plan your weekly meals with personalized suggestions based on your tastes, diet, and budget. Generate organized shopping lists and access beautiful, scalable recipes. Includes a pantry dessert finder and collaborative planning features.

**Highlights:** Automated 7-day meal plans, Aisle-organized shopping lists, Scalable recipes for any serving size, Pantry dessert finder, Collaborative meal planning, Customizable dietary preferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeklyWhisk Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8it free?

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

### Is WeeklyWhisk free?

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

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

WeeklyWhisk is rated higher. 8it averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while WeeklyWhisk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 8it or WeeklyWhisk have ads?

Neither 8it nor WeeklyWhisk shows ads.

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

8it ships an update fortnightly, and WeeklyWhisk fortnightly. Most recently, 8it was updated on October 16, 2026 and WeeklyWhisk on October 7, 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.*