# Restaurant.com vs King's Chef Buffet

The clearest difference is rating: King's Chef Buffet at 4.9 against Restaurant.com's 4.4. King's Chef Buffet also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Restaurant.com's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (46K vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

King's Chef Buffet holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Restaurant.com has 46K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Restaurant.com ships an update every 5 weeks, King's Chef Buffet every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restaurant.com | King's Chef Buffet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurantcom/id488860392/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-chef-buffet/id1030146886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 117 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Restaurant.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488860395) | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) |

## What reviewers say

### Restaurant.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurantcom/id488860392)

Discover exclusive deals and savings at thousands of local restaurants to make dining out more affordable. Explore new flavors, earn rewards, and enjoy flexible certificates that never expire. Access dining offers on any device for a hassle-free experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive restaurant deals, Save money on dining, Explore new restaurants, Earn and redeem rewards points, Flexible certificates, Map view with price categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Interesting 'destination restaurants'
- 👍 Convenient to have all gift cards in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 👎 Not user-friendly, difficult to navigate
- 💸 Paltry savings, not worth the hassle
- 🔒 Poor account and login management
- 🚫 Limited restaurant selection, many out of business

**Reported bugs**

- Certificates disappearing without notice
- Inability to redeem or use gift cards/certificates
- Constant need to log in, app forgets login details
- Crashes and freezes when trying to use the app

**Requested features**

- Stay logged in option
- Sort and filter certificates
- Improved customer support
- More restaurant options and coverage


### King's Chef Buffet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kings-chef-buffet/id1030146886)

Easily order your favorite meals with a few taps. Browse the menu, customize dishes, and securely pay for your order. Receive notifications when your food is ready for pickup.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to 7 days in advance, Restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restaurant.com free?

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

### Is King's Chef Buffet free?

King's Chef Buffet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Restaurant.com or King's Chef Buffet?

King's Chef Buffet is rated higher. Restaurant.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while King's Chef Buffet averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Restaurant.com or King's Chef Buffet have ads?

Both Restaurant.com and King's Chef Buffet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Restaurant.com or King's Chef Buffet?

Restaurant.com ships an update every 5 weeks, and King's Chef Buffet every 12 months. Most recently, Restaurant.com was updated on October 22, 2026 and King's Chef Buffet on October 8, 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.*