# The MICHELIN Guide vs Restaurant Core Systems

The clearest difference is monetization model: Restaurant Core Systems at free against The MICHELIN Guide's free with in-app purchases. Restaurant Core Systems also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). The MICHELIN Guide's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 3) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 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 Restaurant Core Systems. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The MICHELIN Guide has 7.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The MICHELIN Guide | Restaurant Core Systems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant-core-systems/id6772431665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) | [Restaurant Core Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894143299) |

## What reviewers say

### The MICHELIN Guide

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


### Restaurant Core Systems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant-core-systems/id6772431665)

Streamline kitchen prep and costing with real-time inventory tracking and accurate recipe costing. Connect to scales and printers for a paperless workflow, ensuring precise food cost data and efficient operations.

**Highlights:** Real-time prep tracking with connected scales, Accurate recipe costing with dynamic ingredient prices, Prep yield calibration for precise measurements, One-tap label printing for kitchen items, Inventory management and invoice capture, POS sales reports integration

**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 Restaurant Core Systems free?

Restaurant Core Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The MICHELIN Guide or Restaurant Core Systems?

Restaurant Core Systems is rated higher. The MICHELIN Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Restaurant Core Systems averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The MICHELIN Guide or Restaurant Core Systems have ads?

Neither The MICHELIN Guide nor Restaurant Core Systems shows ads.

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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.*