Comparison

Swipe vs Smafoo

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

Head to head
About

Swipe

Discover Japanese dishes through a curated photo catalog. Save your favorites and instantly find nearby restaurants serving them on a map. Avoid language barriers and enjoy authentic cuisine with ease.

Highlights
  • Curated photo catalog of Japanese dishes
  • Save favorite dishes
  • One-tap map search for restaurants
  • Offline dish photos
  • Smart cuisine filter
  • Google lookup shortcut
Features
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Just swipe through a hand-picked photo catalog of iconic dishes—sushi, ramen, okonomiyaki, wagyu, and more—tap the heart icon to save the ones that make your mouth water, then open Map to see restaurants around you that actually serve that dish. No menu kanji, no guesswork, just eat. # Why it’s perfect for traveling in Japan - 166 + offline dish photos Browse anywhere—subways, rural trains, even on airplane mode. - One-tap map search Instantly plots nearby spots serving your saved dishes. - Smart cuisine filter Show All Dishes, Japanese Only, or Non-Japanese if you need a break. - Google lookup shortcut Still curious? Jump straight to web results for deeper info. Stop struggling with language barriers and random reviews. Swipe-N-Bite lets you see, save, and devour authentic Japanese cuisine in seconds. Download now and make every meal in Japan unforgettable!

About

Smafoo

Discover new restaurants based on your preferences and current location. This app uses short videos and reviews to showcase the atmosphere and real opinions of establishments, helping you find your next favorite spot effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Personalized restaurant recommendations
  • Location-based discovery
  • Short video previews of restaurants
  • User reviews and social media insights
  • Save favorite restaurants to lists
  • Updated restaurant data
Features
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街を歩いているだけで、好きなお店が見つかっていく。 Smafooは、あなたの好みや現在地をもとに、日常の中で好きそうなお店を見つけてくれるグルメアプリです。 最初に好きなジャンルや気分を選ぶだけ。 あとは、通勤中、散歩中、旅行先、知らない街を歩いている時にも、Smafooがあなたに合いそうなお店を見つけていきます。 自分で毎回検索しなくても、気になるお店が自然に見つかる。 あとで見返せるように貯まっていく。 まるで、あなたの好みを知っているグルメな友人が、いつも近くでお店を教えてくれるような体験です。 Smafooでは、ショート動画でお店の雰囲気を確認したり、口コミやSNSの声をもとに、お店の良い点や気になる点をわかりやすく見ることができます。 点数だけではわからない、お店の空気感。 口コミの中にある、本当の評判。 今いる場所から近いか。 営業中か。 予算は合うか。 行く前に知りたい情報を、Smafooが整理して届けます。 気になったお店は、自分だけのリストに保存。 歩いて見つけたお店も、動画で気になったお店も、あとでまとめて見返せます。 発見が貯まるほど、あなたの街が少し楽しくなる。 知らない街でも、外さない一軒に出会いやすくなる。 Smafooは、全国62万件の飲食店データを毎月アップデート。 新店、閉店、口コミ、SNS、写真、店舗情報などをもとに、今使える情報から、あなたに合う一軒を提案します。 検索して探す時代から、自然に見つかる時代へ。 Smafooで、あなたの日常に、好きなお店が貯まっていきます。

Screenshots

Swipe2 screens
Smafoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swipe at 100% against Smafoo's 0%. Smafoo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Swipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smafoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swipe ships an update every 34 months, Smafoo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Swipe versus Smafoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipeSmafoo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrick Bay Insights, Inc.I ACT, K.K.

Customer experience

Swipe

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smafoo

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swipe

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Favorites$3.99
None

Smafoo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swipe free?
Swipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smafoo free?
Smafoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swipe or Smafoo have ads?
Swipe shows ads; Smafoo does not.
Which is updated more often, Swipe or Smafoo?
Swipe ships an update every 34 months, and Smafoo every 2 days. Most recently, Swipe was updated on September 12, 2026 and Smafoo on September 13, 2026.

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