# Tock vs Eater

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tock | Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tock/id1369347408/reviews)** | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **41.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272762297) | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) |

## What reviewers say

### Tock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tock/id1369347408)

Discover unique dining experiences, from local gems to Michelin-starred restaurants. Easily reserve tables and book curated culinary events. Your next delicious adventure awaits.

**Highlights:** Discover dining experiences, Reserve tables, Book culinary events, Find neighborhood restaurants, Discover Michelin-rated destinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great selection of restaurants
- 🔍 Helps discover unique dining experiences
- 🗓️ Seamless booking process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
- 🚫 Lacks basic reservation features
- 🤖 Suspicious activity with reviews

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or shows blank screens
- Reservations disappearing or not working
- Payment processing errors
- Inaccurate restaurant listings and availability

**Requested features**

- Add to Calendar function
- Ability to save favorite restaurants
- Real-time reservation availability updates
- Better search and filtering options


### Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148)

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.

**Highlights:** Editor-curated restaurant picks, Personalized recommendations, Insider community connection, Smart search functionality, Create and share custom lists, Direct table reservations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient access to Eater content
- 🚀 Curated restaurant recommendations
- 💡 Ability to save/reference restaurant lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/won't open for some users
- 🔒 Forced opt-in for data tracking
- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information
- 🌍 Limited to certain regions/cities

**Reported bugs**

- Search and account icons smushed on main map page
- Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking

**Requested features**

- Add filters and sorting for map/list view
- Allow sharing of restaurant lists
- Improve font size and layout on map view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tock free?

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

### Is Eater free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tock or Eater?

Tock is rated higher. Tock averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Eater averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do Tock or Eater have ads?

Eater shows ads; Tock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tock or Eater?

Tock ships an update every 4 weeks, and Eater weekly. Most recently, Tock was updated on September 23, 2026 and Eater 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.*