# Culinary Backstreets vs FOODING®

The clearest difference is rating: FOODING® at 4.7 against Culinary Backstreets's 2.6. FOODING® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (314 vs 12). Culinary Backstreets's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Culinary Backstreets sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. FOODING® asks for nothing beyond the download.

FOODING® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOODING® has 314 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Culinary Backstreets's written reviews are positive against 71% of FOODING®'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Culinary Backstreets | FOODING® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/culinary-backstreets/id534876766/reviews) | **[4.7 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fooding/id6445838039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **314** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Culinary Backstreets](https://appshunter.io/developer/534876809) | [lefooding.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/397137718) |

## What reviewers say

### Culinary Backstreets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/culinary-backstreets/id534876766)

Discover authentic local eateries in major food cities worldwide. This app provides curated reviews and integrated maps to help you find hidden culinary gems beyond typical tourist spots. Explore unique regional cuisines and enjoy offline access to content.

**Highlights:** Curated local food reviews, Integrated maps for easy navigation, Offline content access, Vivid food and people photography, Content from global food correspondents

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Istanbul | Free | one-time |
| Rio | Free | one-time |
| Istanbul | $3.99 | one-time |
| Athens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barcelona | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shanghai | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mexico | $3.99 | one-time |


### FOODING®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fooding/id6445838039)

Discover over 2,000 curated restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, and cellars across France with a geolocation map. Find new additions and favorite spots near you, with advanced search filters and easy reservation options. Personalize your experience with a "My Fooding" account to save and share lists.

**Highlights:** Geolocation map of 2,000+ venues, Hundreds of new additions annually, Efficient search with precise filters, One-click restaurant reservations, Personalized "My Fooding" account, Save and share favorite places

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Culinary Backstreets free?

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

### Is FOODING® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Culinary Backstreets or FOODING®?

FOODING® is rated higher. Culinary Backstreets averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FOODING® averages 4.7 from 314 ratings.

### Do Culinary Backstreets or FOODING® have ads?

Neither Culinary Backstreets nor FOODING® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Culinary Backstreets or FOODING®?

Culinary Backstreets ships an update every 2 months, and FOODING® every 2 months. Most recently, Culinary Backstreets was updated on October 14, 2026 and FOODING® on October 14, 2026.

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