# Active Culture vs Tabmac

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Active Culture at 1.1K against Tabmac's 3. Active Culture also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). Tabmac's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Active Culture against 5.0 for Tabmac. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Active Culture has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Active Culture ships an update every 3 weeks, Tabmac every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Culture | Tabmac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-culture/id1466632444/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabmac/id6749810341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 112 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Velvet Yogurt, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867039864) | [Tabmac LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832217536) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Culture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-culture/id1466632444)

Easily order your favorite natural foods for pickup, curbside, or delivery. Join the loyalty program to earn points on every purchase and unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Curbside pickup option, Delivery service, Loyalty program, Earn points on purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Friendly service
- 🚀 Efficient ordering
- 👍 Delicious food
- 👍 Healthy options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Unusable on small screens
- 💰 Can be pricey

**Reported bugs**

- Delivery/pickup selection issues
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Clearer delivery/pickup selection
- Dark mode option


### Tabmac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabmac/id6749810341)

Access a wide range of local dining and drinking establishments with a single membership. Discover new places and enjoy exclusive possibilities at neighborhood spots.

**Highlights:** Single membership access, Explore local cafes, Discover restaurants, Enjoy neighborhood bars, Endless possibilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Culture free?

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

### Is Tabmac free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Active Culture or Tabmac?

Tabmac is rated higher. Active Culture averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tabmac averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Active Culture or Tabmac have ads?

Neither Active Culture nor Tabmac shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Active Culture or Tabmac?

Active Culture ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tabmac every 10 days. Most recently, Active Culture was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tabmac 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.*