Comparison

Squad vs Bowl'd

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

Head to head
About

Squad

Discover and support Black-owned businesses with a comprehensive directory. Connect with a community focused on Black ambition, share reviews, and build your reputation as a trusted contributor.

Highlights
  • Black-owned business directory
  • Community space for Black ambition
  • Submit reviews and promote businesses
  • Business owners can claim/edit listings
  • Future networking and mentorship features
Features
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The Squad app is a one-stop-shop that aims to bridge the gap between Black business owners and seekers. SQUAD FEATURES EXPLORE A DIRECTORY OF BLACK-OWNED AND -EMPOWERED BUSINESSES When you buy black, you’re not just supporting a business, you’re empowering a community. Business owners can claim or edit their information in the directory. CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED SOULS Squad offers a communal space where members enjoy a collaborative, participatory experience that fosters Black ambition. SPREAD THE WORD Members also have the power to inform the Squad experience. By submitting a review or promoting someone else’s, you not only help validate and promote black business, you also build your reputation as a trusted contributor. COMING SOON Submit ideas to help inform the app experience Increased opportunity to network and collaborate Mentorship Small business resources and education

About

Bowl'd

Connect with friends and share your favorite burrito bowl creations. Rate your meals, discover new combos, and stay updated on what your crew is eating. Perfect for food enthusiasts and social eaters.

Highlights
  • Share food orders with photos
  • Rate your meal builds
  • Discover new food combinations
  • Connect with friends
  • Receive order notifications
  • Track favorite meals
Features
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Bowl'd is the social app for Burrito Bowl lovers. Share your orders, rate your builds, and discover what your friends are eating. SHARE YOUR ORDERS Snap a photo of your bowl, burrito, or tacos and post it for friends to see. Add your exact build so everyone knows your go-to combo. RATE YOUR BUILDS Give each order a rating out of 10. Track your favorites and find your perfect build over time. GET NOTIFIED Receive push notifications when your friends post a new order. Never miss out on what your crew is eating. CONNECT WITH FRIENDS Follow your friends to see their latest orders in your feed. Like and comment on their posts. DISCOVER NEW COMBOS See what's trending in your circle. Get inspired by your friends' creative builds and limited-time items. Whether you're a double meat devotee, a guac enthusiast, or exploring new flavors – Bowl'd is your community. Download now and Be Bowl'd!

Screenshots

Squad4 screens
Bowl'd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bowl'd at 5.0 against Squad's 3.3. Squad's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Bowl'd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squad has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squad ships an update every 9 days, Bowl'd every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squad versus Bowl'd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquadBowl'd
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (31 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSQUADJJ, LLCMatthew James Neto

Customer experience

Squad

All ratings31 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

Bowl'd

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Squad

No in-app purchases

None

Bowl'd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squad free?
Squad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bowl'd free?
Bowl'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squad or Bowl'd?
Bowl'd is rated higher. Squad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Bowl'd averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Squad or Bowl'd have ads?
Neither Squad nor Bowl'd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squad or Bowl'd?
Squad ships an update every 9 days, and Bowl'd every 6 weeks. Most recently, Squad was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bowl'd on November 5, 2026.

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