Comparison

TheFork vs Scanora

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

Head to head
About

TheFork

Discover and book tables at thousands of restaurants across Europe and Australia. Find exclusive discounts, read reviews from fellow diners, and earn loyalty points for future savings. Enjoy seamless reservations and explore new culinary experiences.

Highlights
  • Fast, free, and easy online booking
  • Exclusive restaurant discounts
  • Over 20 million customer reviews
  • Choice of over 60,000 restaurants
  • Insider curated restaurant selections
  • Loyalty program with Yums points
Features
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TheFork is Europe’s leading restaurant booking platform, proudly bringing people together through unique and affordable culinary experiences since 2007. What are you waiting for? Activate your location and we’ll activate your taste buds! You set the tone, we set the table. TheFork continues to be savoured across the biggest foodie hotspots in France, Spain, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden and Australia. But wait, what exactly do we bring to the table? Here are 6 reasons to download TheFork app right now. 1. Things that tickle our taste buds: fast, free and easy online booking We know that normal life means having a lot on your plate, so to make things a bit easier for you, we've simplified restaurant booking. With a few simple taps on our mobile app, you’ll be one step closer to having that ‘mmm’ moment of pure belly satisfaction, in the most seamless way possible. 2. Frugal on prices, never on flavours Our amazing restaurant partners love their diners as much as we love ours and offer exclusive discounts on reservations throughout the year (automatically applied and subject to conditions at the time of booking). That way restaurants get to open their doors to all types of diners, making dining out accessible to everyone. 3. Community insights = better bites Tuck into the wisdom of our gourmet community! With over 20 million trusted reviews from only customers who have actually tried the restaurant—your palette is in good hands! 4. We don’t skimp on choice Reserved? Not us. That’s just a label for a table. So whether you’re looking for the perfect spot for bottomless brunching, taco crunching or al-fresco munching, our foodies are spoiled for choice with our diverse collection of over 60,000 restaurants and 40,000 photos, menus and community reviews that will satisfy just about any culinary mood and occasion. After all, variety is the spice of life! Browse, scroll and add to favourites, so you can find more of what you love. Now that’s food for thought. 5. INSIDER: sit back and relax while we level up your dining-out game. Our foodie experts are always hard at work to stay on top of our INSIDER collection featuring the best restaurants. With our feed of critically acclaimed insights and selections, no chances are taken on promoting the dining out spots that are turning heads for the best ambiance, ratings, service and food. 6. We take loyalty VERY seriously. To reward our awesome foodie community, every booking with TheFork accumulates unique Yums points, which can be redeemed in the form of a tasty discount at one of our many partner restaurants down the line. Here’s how it works: 1 reservation = 100 Yums (Y) Once you've accumulated enough you can enjoy amazing offers which converts to: 1,000 Y = €10 / CHF15 / AUD$20 / £20 loyalty discount! 2,000 Y = €25 / CHF35 / AUD$50 / £50 loyalty discount! Keep an eye out for double Yums and other ways to earn more Yums as you book. We love hearing from our TheFork foodie community! Reach out at contact@thefork.com.

About

Scanora

Features
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Scanora helps you make informed food choices. Scan any barcode to instantly see nutrition facts, allergens, health scores and ingredients. INSTANT SCANNING Point your camera at any food barcode and get detailed information in seconds. No typing needed: just scan and learn. Damaged barcode? Enter the number by hand. YOUR PERSONAL ALLERGEN CHECK Tell Scanora which allergens you avoid and every product shows a clear verdict: • Not suitable – contains one of your allergens • Caution – may contain traces • None of your allergens listed Your phone gives a gentle warning vibration, so you notice even in a busy aisle. HEALTH SCORES AT A GLANCE • Nutri-Score (A–E): understand nutritional quality instantly • NOVA processing level (1–4): see how processed your food is • Eco-Score (A–E): check the environmental impact ALLERGEN WARNINGS Quickly spot all 14 EU mandatory allergens, including gluten, nuts, milk, eggs and more. Trace warnings are clearly highlighted to help keep you and your family safe. COMPLETE NUTRITION FACTS See detailed nutrition information per 100 g: • Energy (kcal/kJ) • Fat and saturated fat • Carbohydrates and sugars • Protein and fibre • Salt SHOPPING LIST Add products to your shopping list while you scan. Tick items off as you shop for easier, healthier trips to the supermarket. HISTORY & FAVOURITES • Keep track of everything you've scanned • Mark products as favourites for quick access • Search your history at any time OFFLINE ACCESS Recently scanned products are saved on your device, so you can view their details without an internet connection. 8 LANGUAGES Available in English, Portuguese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Polish. Product information is shown in your preferred language. POWERED BY OPEN FOOD FACTS Scanora uses data from Open Food Facts, a free and open database with millions of food products from around the world. Product missing? Add it to Open Food Facts right from the app. PRIVACY FOCUSED • No account needed • Your scans, favourites and shopping list stay on your device • Camera images are never saved or sent anywhere Whether you're managing allergies, watching your diet or simply want to eat healthier, Scanora gives you the information you need to make better food choices. Download Scanora today and start scanning!

Screenshots

TheFork4 screens
Scanora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TheFork at none against Scanora's shown. TheFork also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheFork ships an update fortnightly, Scanora every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TheFork versus Scanora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheForkScanora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (62K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings62K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLa FourchetteWalter Tengler

Bugs and requests

TheFork

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Reservation confirmation issues
  • Login/account problems
  • Glitches in app functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve restaurant filtering and search
  • Enhance reservation management (modify, cancel, etc.)
  • Provide multilingual support
  • Streamline payment and discount application

Scanora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TheFork

No in-app purchases

None

Scanora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TheFork free?
TheFork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanora free?
Scanora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TheFork or Scanora have ads?
Scanora shows ads; TheFork does not.
Which is updated more often, TheFork or Scanora?
TheFork ships an update fortnightly, and Scanora every 4 months. Most recently, TheFork was updated on November 11, 2026 and Scanora on October 31, 2026.

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