# Truffle vs Verdantt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verdantt at none against Truffle's 3. Truffle's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Truffle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Verdantt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Truffle ships an update every 9 days, Verdantt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Truffle | Verdantt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-restaurant-tracker/id1553919410/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **336** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reeltalk INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510418815) | [Hbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886198346) |

## What reviewers say

### Truffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-restaurant-tracker/id1553919410)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This social app helps you track restaurants you've visited or want to visit, either for personal journaling or with friends. Enjoy a pressure-free experience without rankings or mandatory reviews, and visualize your tracked spots on a shared map.

**Highlights:** Social restaurant tracking, Personal restaurant journal, Connect with foodie friends, No ranking or review pressure, Map of tracked restaurants

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface
- 🗺️ Excellent map tracking of visited restaurants
- 📸 Simple photo upload and review functionality
- 👥 Valuable social features for sharing recommendations with friends
- 💡 Innovative concept - 'Letterboxd for restaurants'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall after extensive setup process
- 🚫 Subscription model not disclosed upfront
- 🐛 SMS verification code not sending to users
- 📍 Limited restaurant database outside major cities (NYC-centric)
- 🔐 Requires phone number upfront without clear explanation

**Reported bugs**

- SMS verification code not being sent to users
- Photos shuffle from their original upload order
- Private account photos remain public by default
- Text verification not working in UK
- Photos not displaying in chronological order

**Requested features**

- Star rating system for meals and restaurants
- Ability to rate restaurants on profile alongside reviews
- Social features to view and sort other users' reviews
- Photo sorting by chronological order of addition
- Option to set photos as private by default


### Verdantt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verdantt/id6760793293)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Truffle free?

Truffle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Verdantt free?

Verdantt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Truffle or Verdantt have ads?

Neither Truffle nor Verdantt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Truffle or Verdantt?

Truffle ships an update every 9 days, and Verdantt every 2 weeks. Most recently, Truffle was updated on September 22, 2026 and Verdantt on September 12, 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.*