# Waddl vs Truffle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waddl at none against Truffle's 3. Waddl also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 65%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Truffle's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (338 vs 23). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Truffle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Waddl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Waddl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truffle has 338 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Waddl's written reviews are positive against 65% of Truffle's.

Waddl ships an update every 12 months, Truffle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waddl | Truffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waddl/id1375718713/reviews)** | [4.6 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-restaurant-tracker/id1553919410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **338** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 1 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Willow Sokora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439034640) | [Reeltalk INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510418815) |

## What reviewers say

### Waddl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waddl/id1375718713)

Discover and save new restaurants nationwide. Keep track of your dining experiences to remember your favorites and avoid disappointing meals.

**Highlights:** Discover new restaurants, Save favorite places, Track dining experiences, Personalized recommendations, Restaurant reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Truffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-restaurant-tracker/id1553919410)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This social app helps you track restaurants you've visited or want to visit, either for personal journaling or with friends. Enjoy a pressure-free experience without rankings or mandatory reviews, and visualize your tracked spots on a shared map.

**Highlights:** Social restaurant tracking, Personal restaurant journal, Connect with foodie friends, No ranking or review pressure, Map of tracked restaurants

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface
- 🗺️ Excellent map tracking of visited restaurants
- 📸 Simple photo upload and review functionality
- 👥 Valuable social features for sharing recommendations with friends
- 💡 Innovative concept - 'Letterboxd for restaurants'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall after extensive setup process
- 🚫 Subscription model not disclosed upfront
- 🐛 SMS verification code not sending to users
- 📍 Limited restaurant database outside major cities (NYC-centric)
- 🔐 Requires phone number upfront without clear explanation

**Reported bugs**

- SMS verification code not being sent to users
- Photos shuffle from their original upload order
- Private account photos remain public by default
- Text verification not working in UK
- Photos not displaying in chronological order

**Requested features**

- Star rating system for meals and restaurants
- Ability to rate restaurants on profile alongside reviews
- Social features to view and sort other users' reviews
- Photo sorting by chronological order of addition
- Option to set photos as private by default


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waddl free?

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

### Is Truffle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waddl or Truffle?

Waddl is rated higher. Waddl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Truffle averages 4.6 from 338 ratings.

### Do Waddl or Truffle have ads?

Neither Waddl nor Truffle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waddl or Truffle?

Waddl ships an update every 12 months, and Truffle every 9 days. Most recently, Waddl was updated on October 24, 2026 and Truffle on October 29, 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.*