# Restaurant.com vs PantryMenu

Restaurant.com and PantryMenu both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PantryMenu's written reviews are positive against 10% of Restaurant.com's. PantryMenu also leads on ads (none vs shown). Restaurant.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (46K vs 2). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PantryMenu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Restaurant.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Restaurant.com against 4.5 for PantryMenu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Restaurant.com has 46K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Restaurant.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of PantryMenu's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restaurant.com | PantryMenu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurantcom/id488860392/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantrymenu/id6788022060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 117 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Restaurant.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488860395) | [JACQUELINE RAE BELLAMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788021180) |

## 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


### PantryMenu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantrymenu/id6788022060)

Discover recipes using ingredients you already own. This app helps you plan meals, reduce food waste, and create smart shopping lists. Unlock advanced features with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Recipe generation from pantry items, Ingredient matching with missing item identification, Customizable recipe suggestions by cuisine and time, Automatic pantry updates to reduce waste, Smart, aisle-sorted shopping lists, Savings and waste tracking analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PantryMenu Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PantryMenu Plus Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restaurant.com free?

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

### Is PantryMenu free?

PantryMenu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

PantryMenu is rated higher. Restaurant.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while PantryMenu averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Restaurant.com shows ads; PantryMenu does not.

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