# Food Lover’s (Sample) vs Eater

The clearest difference is rating: Eater at 4.1 against Food Lover’s (Sample)'s 1.0. Eater also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Food Lover’s (Sample)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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.

Eater holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eater has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Food Lover’s (Sample)'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Eater's.

Food Lover’s (Sample) ships an update every 4 months, Eater weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Food Lover’s (Sample) | Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-lovers-sample/id516174242/reviews) | **[4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **41.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Food Lovers & Co. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/516159937) | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) |

## What reviewers say

### Food Lover’s (Sample)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-lovers-sample/id516174242)

Explore Paris's best culinary destinations with an authoritative guide. Discover over 500 tested locations, filter by cuisine, neighborhood, or price, and view them on a map. Includes a glossary of French culinary terms and offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Over 500 culinary destinations, Search by cuisine, neighborhood, price, Map with offline geolocator, Glossary of French culinary terms, Bookmark favorite addresses, Regularly updated commentary

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148)

Discover top restaurant and bar recommendations curated by expert editors. Find new places in any city, get personalized suggestions, and easily make reservations. Never have a bad meal again with trusted insider picks.

**Highlights:** Editor-curated restaurant picks, Personalized recommendations, Insider community connection, Smart search functionality, Create and share custom lists, Direct table reservations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient access to Eater content
- 🚀 Curated restaurant recommendations
- 💡 Ability to save/reference restaurant lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/won't open for some users
- 🔒 Forced opt-in for data tracking
- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information
- 🌍 Limited to certain regions/cities

**Reported bugs**

- Search and account icons smushed on main map page
- Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking

**Requested features**

- Add filters and sorting for map/list view
- Allow sharing of restaurant lists
- Improve font size and layout on map view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Food Lover’s (Sample) free?

Food Lover’s (Sample) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eater free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Food Lover’s (Sample) or Eater?

Eater is rated higher. Food Lover’s (Sample) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Eater averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do Food Lover’s (Sample) or Eater have ads?

Eater shows ads; Food Lover’s (Sample) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Food Lover’s (Sample) or Eater?

Food Lover’s (Sample) ships an update every 4 months, and Eater weekly. Most recently, Food Lover’s (Sample) was updated on September 8, 2026 and Eater on September 21, 2026.

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