DiRoNA vs Eater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiRoNA
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The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) app will be your guide to the most renowned restaurants in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. A restaurant displaying the DiRōNA Award has earned one of the most respected achievements in the dining and hospitality communities. Search our awarded restaurants near your home or while traveling. Our easy-to-use directory and map will guide you to exceptional dining experiences in any city!
Eater
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.
- Editor-curated restaurant picks
- Personalized recommendations
- Insider community connection
- Smart search functionality
- Create and share custom lists
- Direct table reservations
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The Eater app is the most trusted way to find great restaurants. Our editors have spent years eating at the best restaurants and bars so you always know where to go next. Get instant access to all of Eater’s restaurant picks in every major city, whether you're exploring a new neighborhood, planning a trip, or need a quick rec on the go. With the Eater app, you’ll never have a bad meal. What you’ll love about the Eater app: - Curated by editors: Trusted recommendations and reviews from people who know restaurants - Insider to insider: Follow and connect with editors, chefs, and friends, and be part of the Eater community - Ask anything: Smarter search that finds the places you actually want - Recommended for you: Eater’s take on restaurants near you and wherever you travel - Create and share: Browse Eater lists, make your own, and share your favorite spots with friends - Browse to book: Reserve tables directly in the Eater app so you’re one step closer to a great meal With the Eater app, the next great place to eat or drink is in the palm of your hand, no matter where the day (or night) takes you. Download the Eater app to find your next great meal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Eater at weekly against DiRoNA's every 6 months. DiRoNA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DiRoNA ships an update every 6 months, Eater weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiRoNA | Eater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (59 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DIRONA INC | Vox Media, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
DiRoNA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Eater
Reported bugs
2 issues- Search and account icons smushed on main map page
- Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking
Requested features
3 requests- Add filters and sorting for map/list view
- Allow sharing of restaurant lists
- Improve font size and layout on map view
In-app purchases
DiRoNA
No in-app purchases
Eater
No in-app purchases
