# Often Dining vs Bob Evans

The clearest difference is rating: Bob Evans at 4.8 against Often Dining's 3.0. Bob Evans also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). Often Dining's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Bob Evans holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bob Evans has 31K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Often Dining ships an update every 14 months, Bob Evans every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Often Dining | Bob Evans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/often-dining/id608504639/reviews) | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-evans/id1491948311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auphan Software Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/301326142) | [Bob Evans Restaurants LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491948310) |

## What reviewers say

### Often Dining

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/often-dining/id608504639)

Discover restaurants, view menus with high-resolution images, and make real-time reservations. Save favorite orders for quick re-ordering and check gift card balances with participating locations.

**Highlights:** View menus with high-resolution images, Search restaurants by location and 'open now', Make real-time reservations, Save favorite orders, Check gift card balances, Pre-pay for quick pick-up

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bob Evans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-evans/id1491948311)

Order pickup or delivery from a popular restaurant chain and earn rewards for your purchases. Save favorite orders, find locations, and receive special birthday treats. Enjoy fresh, homestyle meals inspired by farm-to-table traditions.

**Highlights:** Order pickup or delivery, Earn rewards, Save favorite orders, Find nearby locations, Birthday rewards, Farmhouse Kitchen menu

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🚀 Convenient pickup and delivery options
- 👍 Delicious food
- 🚀 Efficient ordering process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 💰 Charges more than in-restaurant
- 🔒 No gift card payment option
- 🔒 Can't cancel orders
- 🔒 Confusing and limited tipping options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Order issues like wrong items or missing items
- App doesn't sync order history and account info
- Inability to reorder favorites
- Location and menu issues

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of all food items
- Integrate website and app accounts
- Add option to pay with gift cards
- Improve app navigation and user experience
- Provide more flexible tipping options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Often Dining free?

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

### Is Bob Evans free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Often Dining or Bob Evans?

Bob Evans is rated higher. Often Dining averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bob Evans averages 4.8 from 31K ratings.

### Do Often Dining or Bob Evans have ads?

Neither Often Dining nor Bob Evans shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Often Dining or Bob Evans?

Often Dining ships an update every 14 months, and Bob Evans every 4 months. Most recently, Often Dining was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bob Evans on November 9, 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.*