Barmade vs CheapSkates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barmade
Order food and drinks from your favorite places, whether you're at the venue or ordering ahead. Customize your selections and pay securely within the app. Enjoy a streamlined ordering experience for yourself or a group.
- Order on-site or remotely
- Order ahead for grab and go
- Secure in-app payments
- Individual or group orders
- Customizable order options
- Reduced contact ordering
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Barmade app facilitates the ordering of food and beverages from your favorite venues. It allows the user to order on-site or remotely. If you are ordering from your table or from your desk, we have you covered. Instead of waiting around for your server to begin ordering, Barmade allows you to place your order from the second you arrive at your venue of choice. Don’t let the ordering process cut into your already busy day, allow Barmade to order ahead for you. It is as simple as grab and go. No more handing over your credit card as Barmade allows you to securely order through the app. Barmade allows you to order individually or as a group for your convenience. Would you like your meal less spicy? Not a fan of pickles on your burger, Barmade allows you to customize your order. Barmade reduces your points of contact down to one point of contact, because all you need to place an order is your phone.
CheapSkates
Discover restaurants that fit your budget and dietary preferences. Set your price range, cuisine type, and group size to get personalized dining recommendations. Ideal for budget-conscious diners, travelers, and families looking for affordable meal options.
- Create user profiles with location
- Select cuisine preferences
- Set budget and group size
- Receive personalized restaurant options
- Get suggested tip amounts
- Find affordable dining experiences
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Create your profile with your location, choose your cuisine: Italian, Chinese, American, Vegetarian, and more, enter your budget, group size, and let Cheapskates do the rest. The app delivers restaurant options in your price range, complete with suggested tips so you never overspend. Perfect for families watching their wallets, business travelers navigating per diem allowances, or vacationers exploring a new city. Instead of picking up a restaurant and hoping the bill fits, you set your budget, and Cheapskates finds the restaurants that match it. This app helps everyday people, vacationers, and employees on the road find great meals wherever they are, without breaking the bank. Cheapskates isn’t about cutting corners; it’s about making dining out accessible again. Privacy policy: https://cheapskates.co/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://cheapskates.co/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CheapSkates at every 8 days against Barmade's every 4 weeks. Barmade's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barmade against 5.0 for CheapSkates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
Barmade ships an update every 4 weeks, CheapSkates every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barmade | CheapSkates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barmade LLC | CheapSkate LLC (TN) |
Customer experience
Barmade
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In-app purchases
Barmade
No in-app purchases
CheapSkates
No in-app purchases
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