Comparison

Hey Pod vs Eater

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

Head to head
About

Hey Pod

This app helps retailers easily stock their stores with trendy products. Browse a catalog, scan barcodes to order, and manage inventory for efficient fulfillment. Discover new brands and optimize your store's offerings from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for ordering
  • Extensive product catalog
  • Sample requests and purchasing
  • Order tracking
  • Data-driven recommendations
  • Inventory optimization
Features
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Hey Pod is the essential tool for all retailers to get stocked up with the latest, trendiest products. Explore the catalog, purchase products, receive consolidated deliveries, and optimize your store inventory with our on-time, reliable fulfillment. With our app, retailers can order and reorder any product through a simple and easy scan of the barcode using a smartphone. Discover thousands of new products and brands that will delight your customers. Stock your shelves anytime, from anywhere. Features included in this app are: Barcode scanning for ease of ordering Catalog of the freshest and the best food and beverage brands, plus other consumables Sample requests and easy purchasing of SKUs Order tracking and account management Data-driven recommendations catered to your unique needs All other benefits of Pod, now accessible via your mobile device This app is an extension of the Pod website. Pod is a full-service wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with brands that sell. Get set up in less than 24 hours and fill up your store with the brands your customers want. For support and feedback, please email hi@podfoods.co.

About

Eater

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
Read full description

The Eater app is the most trusted way to find great restaurants. Our editors have spent years eating at the best restaurants and bars so you always know where to go next. Get instant access to all of Eater’s restaurant picks in every major city, whether you're exploring a new neighborhood, planning a trip, or need a quick rec on the go. With the Eater app, you’ll never have a bad meal. What you’ll love about the Eater app: - Curated by editors: Trusted recommendations and reviews from people who know restaurants - Insider to insider: Follow and connect with editors, chefs, and friends, and be part of the Eater community - Ask anything: Smarter search that finds the places you actually want - Recommended for you: Eater’s take on restaurants near you and wherever you travel - Create and share: Browse Eater lists, make your own, and share your favorite spots with friends - Browse to book: Reserve tables directly in the Eater app so you’re one step closer to a great meal With the Eater app, the next great place to eat or drink is in the palm of your hand, no matter where the day (or night) takes you. Download the Eater app to find your next great meal.

Screenshots

Hey Pod4 screens
Eater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hey Pod at 100% against Eater's 42%. Hey Pod also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Eater's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (61 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hey Pod holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hey Pod's written reviews are positive against 42% of Eater's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Pod ships an update monthly, Eater weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hey Pod versus Eater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey PodEater
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.1 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better41.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1461 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB154 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPod FoodsVox Media, Inc.

Customer experience

Hey Pod

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Eater

All ratings61 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative50.6%

Bugs and requests

Hey Pod

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Eater

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Search and account icons smushed on main map page
  • Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add filters and sorting for map/list view
  • Allow sharing of restaurant lists
  • Improve font size and layout on map view

In-app purchases

None

Hey Pod

No in-app purchases

None

Eater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hey Pod free?
Hey Pod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eater free?
Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hey Pod or Eater?
Hey Pod is rated higher. Hey Pod averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Eater averages 4.1 from 61 ratings.
Do Hey Pod or Eater have ads?
Eater shows ads; Hey Pod does not.
Which is updated more often, Hey Pod or Eater?
Hey Pod ships an update monthly, and Eater weekly. Most recently, Hey Pod was updated on September 29, 2026 and Eater on October 13, 2026.

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