8 Elements vs Bites
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8 Elements
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8 Elements is a mobile application intended for the very important patrons of the 8 Elements @ San Jose, CA to support online ordering and customer loyalty.
Bites
This app offers local food ordering with transparent pricing, ensuring you pay the same as in-store prices. It supports local restaurants by charging them a low per-order fee and features a flat delivery fee with no hidden charges. Enjoy a wide variety of cuisines and track your order in real-time.
- Local-first food ordering
- Same in-store pricing
- No markups or surprise fees
- Flat $4.99 delivery fee
- Real-time order tracking
- Supports local restaurants
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Did you know? On average, users pay 30% more for food delivery on big apps. Even if you order just twice a month, you’ll save over $300 annually with Bites. Bites is the local-first Food ordering app that keeps pricing fair — the same price as in-store, with no markups or surprise fees. SUPPORT LOCAL Every order helps restaurants thrive. Unlike big apps that take 20–30% in commissions, Bites only charges restaurants $1 per order—so your money goes where it matters. FLAT DELIVERY FEES—NO SURPRISES A fixed $6.99 delivery fee applies to every order. No hidden service fees. Plus, earn $5 for every $100 you spend. LOCAL RESTAURANTS YOU LOVE Order directly from top spots across the San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Fremont, Union City, Newark, Dublin, and Pleasanton CUISINES FOR EVERY CRAVING Indian, Asian, Thai, Mediterranean, Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches, Mexican, American, Middle Eastern, Barbecue, Desserts, and more—delivered straight to your door. ORDER TRACKING Follow your delivery every step of the way in the app, with real-time updates from pickup to drop-off. PAYMENTS We accept Apple Pay, Google Pay and all major credit cards. Download the app now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bites at weekly against 8 Elements's every 40 months. 8 Elements's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
8 Elements ships an update every 40 months, Bites weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8 Elements | Bites |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pringle Technologies Inc. | Delivery Collective |
Bugs and requests
8 Elements
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bites
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on start
- Checkout process issues
- Login and verification problems
- Inconsistent order processing
Requested features
3 requests- Improve order tracking and status updates
- Add more restaurant options
- Enhance user interface and stability
In-app purchases
8 Elements
No in-app purchases
Bites
No in-app purchases
