Tock vs Eater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tock
Discover unique dining experiences, from local gems to Michelin-starred restaurants. Easily reserve tables and book curated culinary events. Your next delicious adventure awaits.
- Discover dining experiences
- Reserve tables
- Book culinary events
- Find neighborhood restaurants
- Discover Michelin-rated destinations
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Discover extraordinary experiences with Tock’s new and improved app. From neighborhood restaurants to Michelin-rated destinations, Tock has something for everyone. Delicious starts here—reserve your experience today.
Eater
Discover top restaurant and bar recommendations curated by expert editors. Find new places in any city, get personalized suggestions, and easily make reservations. Never have a bad meal again with trusted insider picks.
- Editor-curated restaurant picks
- Personalized recommendations
- Insider community connection
- Smart search functionality
- Create and share custom lists
- Direct table reservations
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The Eater app is the most trusted way to find great restaurants. Our editors have spent years eating at the best restaurants and bars so you always know where to go next. Get instant access to all of Eater’s restaurant picks in every major city, whether you're exploring a new neighborhood, planning a trip, or need a quick rec on the go. With the Eater app, you’ll never have a bad meal. What you’ll love about the Eater app: - Curated by editors: Trusted recommendations and reviews from people who know restaurants - Insider to insider: Follow and connect with editors, chefs, and friends, and be part of the Eater community - Ask anything: Smarter search that finds the places you actually want - Recommended for you: Eater’s take on restaurants near you and wherever you travel - Create and share: Browse Eater lists, make your own, and share your favorite spots with friends - Browse to book: Reserve tables directly in the Eater app so you’re one step closer to a great meal With the Eater app, the next great place to eat or drink is in the palm of your hand, no matter where the day (or night) takes you. Download the Eater app to find your next great meal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tock at 4.9 against Eater's 4.1. Tock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Eater's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (42% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Tock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tock has 9.7K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Tock's written reviews are positive against 42% of Eater's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tock ships an update every 4 weeks, Eater weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tock | Eater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.7K ratings) — better | 4.1 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 41.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.7K — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tock | Vox Media, Inc. |
Customer experience
Tock
Eater
User reviews
Tock
From 9.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Great selection of restaurants
- 🔍 Helps discover unique dining experiences
- 🗓️ Seamless booking process
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
- 🚫 Lacks basic reservation features
- 🤖 Suspicious activity with reviews
Eater
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient access to Eater content
- 🚀 Curated restaurant recommendations
- 💡 Ability to save/reference restaurant lists
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes/won't open for some users
- 🔒 Forced opt-in for data tracking
- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information
- 🌍 Limited to certain regions/cities
Bugs and requests
Tock
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or shows blank screens
- Reservations disappearing or not working
- Payment processing errors
- Inaccurate restaurant listings and availability
Requested features
4 requests- Add to Calendar function
- Ability to save favorite restaurants
- Real-time reservation availability updates
- Better search and filtering options
Eater
Reported bugs
2 issues- Search and account icons smushed on main map page
- Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking
Requested features
3 requests- Add filters and sorting for map/list view
- Allow sharing of restaurant lists
- Improve font size and layout on map view
In-app purchases
Tock
No in-app purchases
Eater
No in-app purchases
