# Beli vs Eater

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.

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

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.

Beli ships an update every 4 days, Eater weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beli | Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beli/id1478375386/reviews)** | [4.1 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 41.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beli Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478375385) | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) |

## What reviewers say

### Beli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beli/id1478375386)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Food & Drink, #100 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Subscription (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| huei (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| maggue (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| kaitlyneats (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| sola (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| kayangus (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| Famdy (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| TheEricHammer (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| tastebywill (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| eatingalonediaries (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| simplyni (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| devourdc (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Creator Subscription (Monthly) | $9.59 | per month |
| Creator Subscription (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| huei (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| maggue (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| kayangus (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| alliekate (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| Famdy (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| tastebywill (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| devourdc (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| simplyni (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Beli Supper Club - Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Weekly Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[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 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 13, 2026 and Eater on October 9, 2026.

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