# Restaurant.com vs Menu3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Menu3 at 90% against Restaurant.com's 10%. Menu3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Restaurant.com's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 44). On price, update cadence, 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.

Menu3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Restaurant.com has 46K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Restaurant.com's written reviews are positive against 90% of Menu3's.

Restaurant.com ships an update every 5 weeks, Menu3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restaurant.com | Menu3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurantcom/id488860392/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu3/id1321690188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 117 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Restaurant.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488860395) | [Menu3](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321690187) |

## 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


### Menu3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu3/id1321690188)

Visualize restaurant menu items in 3D using augmented reality. Make more confident ordering decisions by seeing a realistic representation of your food before you buy. Explore new dishes and cuisines with an interactive and informative dining experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D menu item visualization, Explore new cuisines and dishes, Interactive 3D model rotation, View extensive food catalog, Tappable buttons for item selection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restaurant.com free?

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

### Is Menu3 free?

Menu3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Restaurant.com or Menu3?

Menu3 is rated higher. Restaurant.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Menu3 averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Restaurant.com or Menu3 have ads?

Restaurant.com shows ads; Menu3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Restaurant.com or Menu3?

Restaurant.com ships an update every 5 weeks, and Menu3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Restaurant.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Menu3 on June 1, 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.*