# Restaurant Advisor vs Eater

The clearest difference is ads: Restaurant Advisor at none against Eater's shown. Restaurant Advisor also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 42%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Eater's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (59 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Eater holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eater has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Restaurant Advisor'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.

Restaurant Advisor ships an update fortnightly, Eater weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restaurant Advisor | Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant-advisor/id1397034103/reviews) | **[4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Sazonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397034102) | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) |

## What reviewers say

### Restaurant Advisor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant-advisor/id1397034103)

Discover restaurants and cafes globally. Filter by cuisine, price, or even specific dishes to find your next dining experience. Get detailed information including menus, hours, and location via the built-in navigator.

**Highlights:** Global restaurant search, Cuisine and price filtering, Dish-specific search, In-built map navigator, Detailed restaurant information, View menus and photos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Restaurant Advisor free?

Restaurant Advisor 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, Restaurant Advisor or Eater?

Eater is rated higher. Restaurant Advisor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Eater averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do Restaurant Advisor or Eater have ads?

Eater shows ads; Restaurant Advisor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Restaurant Advisor or Eater?

Restaurant Advisor ships an update fortnightly, and Eater weekly. Most recently, Restaurant Advisor was updated on September 10, 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.*