Comparison

Chow Trux vs Chowdown User

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

Head to head

Chow Trux

Chow Trux LLC

Free

🍔 Food & Drink

★ 4.220 ratingsView app →

About

Chow Trux

Discover and track local food trucks with this user-friendly application. Find out where your favorite mobile eateries are located and explore new culinary options in your area.

Highlights

Discover local food trucks
Track food truck locations
Explore new food options
User-friendly interface

Features

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ChowTrux is a fun, easy app to see, follow, and discover Food Trucks in your local area!

About

Chowdown User

Features

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ChowDown is your go-to online food platform, designed to satisfy your cravings and simplify your dining experience. Explore a diverse range of culinary options, from local favorites to international delights, all conveniently accessible through our user-friendly app. Discover exclusive deals, promotions, and personalized offers tailored to your tastes. With ChowDown, enjoying delicious meals has never been easier. Download the app now and indulge in a world of flavor!

Screenshots

Chow Trux4 screens

Chowdown User3 screens

Verdict

The call

Chow Trux and Chowdown User are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chow Trux ships an update every 5 weeks, Chowdown User every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Chow Trux versus Chowdown User: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Chow Trux	Chowdown User
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.2 (20 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	63.6% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	20 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	66 MB	82 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Chow Trux LLC	Onyx Repository Foundation, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Chow Trux

No in-app purchases

None

Chowdown User

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chow Trux free?

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

Is Chowdown User free?

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

Do Chow Trux or Chowdown User have ads?

Neither Chow Trux nor Chowdown User shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Chow Trux or Chowdown User?

Chow Trux ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chowdown User every 2 months. Most recently, Chow Trux was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chowdown User on October 12, 2026.