Edison Diner vs Instaeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edison Diner
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The Edison Diner restaurant app has many different functions. It contains and online ordering link, restaurant images, address and driving directions, store hours, menus, and many other great features.
Instaeat
Easily pre-order and pre-pay for customized food and drinks. Select your preferred pickup time or opt for delivery. Enjoy exclusive promotions and convenient payment options.
- Pre-order and pre-pay for food
- Customizable food options
- Selectable pickup times
- Delivery available
- Easy payment methods
- Exclusive promotions
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With the InstaEat app, it’s easy to pre-order and pre-pay for your favorite food and drinks made just the way you like them. We’ve got you covered with: Freshly Prepared Food You don’t have to leave your workspace to have a great food experience! All of the food options you’re used to, made fresh to order so your food is perfectly hot (or refreshingly cold) when you pick it up. Customizable Options Food is personal and everyone has preferences. Customize your order, just how you like it and we’ll make sure it gets made. Selectable pickup times Choose a pickup time that works best for YOUR schedule. No more waiting around for your order to be ready. You decide when you want to pick up and we make sure it’s ready when you arrive. Simple and easy. Delivery Have your order brought to you wherever you are. Easy Payment We accept all the most popular payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. Exclusive Promotions We’re always finding new ways to say thank you to our loyal customers. Get special promotions for use exclusively in InstaEat so you can save money and have another reason to enjoy your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Instaeat at every 2 months against Edison Diner's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Edison Diner ships an update every 12 months, Instaeat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Edison Diner | Instaeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (262 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 262 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BigHoller.com LLC | Compass Group Canada LTD |
Bugs and requests
Edison Diner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Instaeat
Reported bugs
6 issues- App does not list all menu items
- No option to remove items
- Kiosk sometimes won't work
- Only snack bar menu shows
- App doesn't communicate with restaurant
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- Payment errors (cannot update customer in vault)
Requested features
2 requests- Delivery to floor option
- Apply employee discount via employee email
In-app purchases
Edison Diner
No in-app purchases
Instaeat
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Edison Diner free?
Is Instaeat free?
Do Edison Diner or Instaeat have ads?
Which is updated more often, Edison Diner or Instaeat?
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