# ManhattanNow vs Somerset Foods

The clearest difference is ads: Somerset Foods at none against ManhattanNow's shown. Somerset Foods also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ManhattanNow's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Somerset Foods holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ManhattanNow has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ManhattanNow | Somerset Foods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manhattannow/id1459164121/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somerset-foods/id1663290107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 188 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/971358254) | [Pomegranate Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493349112) |

## What reviewers say

### ManhattanNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manhattannow/id1459164121)

Easily order food from your favorite restaurants with a few taps. Browse menus, customize dishes, and pay securely. Receive push notifications for order updates.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menus, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Place orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent food and service
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with issues placing orders
- 💳 Difficult payment process
- 🔍 Limited menu options and customization

**Reported bugs**

- App deleting orders and requiring re-entry
- Inability to find or select certain locations
- Inconsistent or missing menu items

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay and other digital payment options
- Improve order customization and flexibility
- Streamline the ordering process


### Somerset Foods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somerset-foods/id1663290107)

Easily browse a complete product catalog, manage your ordering guide, and place orders on the go. Track deliveries, view order history, and communicate directly with your representative for a seamless food ordering experience.

**Highlights:** Full product catalog access, Manage ordering guide, Place orders anytime, Track order status, View order history, Direct communication with rep, Team order history view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ManhattanNow free?

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

### Is Somerset Foods free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ManhattanNow or Somerset Foods?

Somerset Foods is rated higher. ManhattanNow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Somerset Foods averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ManhattanNow or Somerset Foods have ads?

ManhattanNow shows ads; Somerset Foods does not.

### Which is updated more often, ManhattanNow or Somerset Foods?

ManhattanNow ships an update every 4 months, and Somerset Foods every 4 months. Most recently, ManhattanNow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Somerset Foods on October 24, 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.*
