Comparison

Beli vs Eater

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beli

Discover and organize top restaurants with this app. Create ranked lists, share dining experiences with friends, and get personalized recommendations based on your taste profile. Track places you've visited and want to try.

Highlights
  • Ranked restaurant lists
  • Share dining experiences
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Friend activity feed
  • Taste profile analysis
  • Match score with friends
Features
Read full description

Beli helps you track, share, and discover the world’s best restaurants • Keep organized ranked lists and maps of everywhere you've been and want to try • See where your friends are eating and what they love and hate • Get personalized recommendations you are sure to love Select Features • Scroll your newsfeed to see the latest spots your friends have tried • Add tags to help organize and filter your lists • Add notes and favorite dishes • View your “Taste Profile” to learn about what you love most • Check out your “Match Score” with your friends to see who really shares your tastes

About

Eater

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
Read full description

The Eater app is the most trusted way to find great restaurants. Our editors have spent years eating at the best restaurants and bars so you always know where to go next. Get instant access to all of Eater’s restaurant picks in every major city, whether you're exploring a new neighborhood, planning a trip, or need a quick rec on the go. With the Eater app, you’ll never have a bad meal. What you’ll love about the Eater app: - Curated by editors: Trusted recommendations and reviews from people who know restaurants - Insider to insider: Follow and connect with editors, chefs, and friends, and be part of the Eater community - Ask anything: Smarter search that finds the places you actually want - Recommended for you: Eater’s take on restaurants near you and wherever you travel - Create and share: Browse Eater lists, make your own, and share your favorite spots with friends - Browse to book: Reserve tables directly in the Eater app so you’re one step closer to a great meal With the Eater app, the next great place to eat or drink is in the palm of your hand, no matter where the day (or night) takes you. Download the Eater app to find your next great meal.

Screenshots

Beli4 screens
Eater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beli at 4.8 against Eater's 4.1. Beli also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 60). Eater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 83). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Beli sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $5.79 per month. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beli holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beli has 17K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Beli's written reviews are positive against 42% of Eater's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beli ships an update every 4 days, Eater weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Beli versus Eater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeliEater
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings) — better4.1 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews — better41.6% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better60
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB154 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBeli Technologies, Inc.Vox Media, Inc.

Customer experience

Beli

All ratings17,361 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative39.9%

Eater

All ratings60 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative50.6%

User reviews

Beli

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for tracking restaurants
  • 🤩 Fun and engaging experience
  • 🗺️ Useful map and location features
  • 💡 Personalized recommendations based on user ratings
  • 🤝 Ability to share with friends and see their recommendations

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Difficulty comparing different types of restaurants
  • 🙄 Forced to send invitations to use the app
  • 🤨 Lack of customization options for categories and lists
  • 🥱 Tedious ranking process for some users

Eater

From 60 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient access to Eater content
  • 🚀 Curated restaurant recommendations
  • 💡 Ability to save/reference restaurant lists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes/won't open for some users
  • 🔒 Forced opt-in for data tracking
  • 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information
  • 🌍 Limited to certain regions/cities

Bugs and requests

Beli

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent labeling of dish names in photos
  • Slow performance and freezing issues
  • Incorrect restaurant addresses in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode
  • Allow custom categories and lists
  • Integrate with other review platforms like Yelp
  • Provide more restaurant details like menus and hours
  • Enable reservations directly within the app

Eater

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Search and account icons smushed on main map page
  • Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add filters and sorting for map/list view
  • Allow sharing of restaurant lists
  • Improve font size and layout on map view

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Beli

Subscriptions23
  • Creator Subscription (Monthly)30 variants$5.791 Month
  • huei (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • maggue (Monthly)$5.791 Month
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  • kaitlyneats (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • sola (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • kayangus (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • Famdy (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • TheEricHammer (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • tastebywill (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • eatingalonediaries (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • simplyni (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • devourdc (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Creator Subscription (Monthly)$9.591 Month
  • Creator Subscription (Annual)30 variants$42.901 Year
  • huei (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • maggue (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • kayangus (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • alliekate (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • Famdy (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • tastebywill (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • devourdc (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • simplyni (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • Beli Supper Club - Annual7 Days trial2 variants$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • Weekly Streak Restore$0.99
None

Eater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beli free?
Beli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eater free?
Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beli or Eater?
Beli is rated higher. Beli averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Eater averages 4.1 from 60 ratings.
Do Beli or Eater have ads?
Eater shows ads; Beli does not.
Which is updated more often, Beli or Eater?
Beli ships an update every 4 days, and Eater weekly. Most recently, Beli was updated on October 12, 2026 and Eater on October 9, 2026.

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