# Check That Out vs Truffle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Check That Out at none against Truffle's 3. Check That Out also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Truffle's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 43 months) and ratings volume (338 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Check That Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

Check That Out holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truffle has 338 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Check That Out ships an update every 43 months, Truffle every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Check That Out | Truffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-that-out/id1418331682/reviews)** | [4.6 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-restaurant-tracker/id1553919410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **338** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KKIT Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/361904620) | [Reeltalk INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510418815) |

## What reviewers say

### Check That Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-that-out/id1418331682)

Never forget a restaurant recommendation again. Save dining suggestions, including who recommended them and what to order, and get reminded when you're in the vicinity. This app helps you keep track of all the places you want to try.

**Highlights:** Save restaurant recommendations, Record who recommended the place, Note what to order, Get reminded when nearby, Organize dining suggestions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Truffle

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

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 Check That Out free?

Check That Out 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, Check That Out or Truffle?

Check That Out is rated higher. Check That Out averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Truffle averages 4.6 from 338 ratings.

### Do Check That Out or Truffle have ads?

Neither Check That Out nor Truffle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Check That Out or Truffle?

Check That Out ships an update every 43 months, and Truffle every 9 days. Most recently, Check That Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and Truffle on October 24, 2026.

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