# The MICHELIN Guide vs High Proof

The MICHELIN Guide and High Proof both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of High Proof's written reviews are positive against 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's. High Proof also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). The MICHELIN Guide's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 11). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The MICHELIN Guide is free to download; High Proof costs $1.99 up front. 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 The MICHELIN Guide against 5.0 for High Proof. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MICHELIN Guide has 7.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of High Proof's.

The MICHELIN Guide ships an update every 9 days, High Proof every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MICHELIN Guide | High Proof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-proof/id6759998824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 171 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) | [Darren Chapman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882215430) |

## What reviewers say

### The MICHELIN Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and book top-rated restaurants and hotels worldwide. Plan your next trip with curated selections, create personalized lists, and access exclusive perks. Expert travel assistance is also available.

**Highlights:** Global restaurant and hotel listings, Instant booking for hotels, Create and share favorite place lists, Exclusive hotel upgrades and amenities (Plus membership), Expert travel specialist assistance

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Curated and reliable restaurant recommendations
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Useful for discovering new dining experiences
- 🌟 Michelin brand reputation and credibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🗺️ Inconsistent map functionality
- 🔒 Forced registration to access content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Suboptimal user experience on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Location services not working as expected
- Search functionality not returning relevant results
- Inability to save or access user-created lists

**Requested features**

- Ability to search by cuisine, price range, and other filters
- Map view with location-based recommendations
- User-generated reviews and photos
- Offline mode for accessing content without internet
- Landscape mode support for tablets


### High Proof

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-proof/id6759998824)

Discover cocktails you can make with ingredients you have. Browse over 680 recipes, create your own, and share them easily. Works offline with a single one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Inventory-based recipe discovery, Over 680 curated recipes, Create and save custom recipes, Offline functionality, Shareable recipe cards, Recipe submission for featured updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The MICHELIN Guide free?

The MICHELIN Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is High Proof free?

High Proof costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The MICHELIN Guide or High Proof?

High Proof is rated higher. The MICHELIN Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while High Proof averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do The MICHELIN Guide or High Proof have ads?

Neither The MICHELIN Guide nor High Proof shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The MICHELIN Guide or High Proof?

The MICHELIN Guide ships an update every 9 days, and High Proof every 6 days. Most recently, The MICHELIN Guide was updated on November 11, 2026 and High Proof on October 31, 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.*