The Handpulled Noodle. vs The Gyro Project
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Handpulled Noodle.
Experience authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine with handcrafted noodles and dumplings. Order through the app to access exclusive offers, rewards, and gifts. Discover local legends in a vibrant culinary setting.
- Handcrafted noodles and dumplings
- Authentic Northwestern Chinese cuisine
- Special offers and rewards
- Made-to-order dishes
- Sizzling stir fries and soups
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Since 2014, The Handpulled Noodle has been pulling noodles and feeding New Yorkers who know the difference. What started at our original 148th & Broadway shop has grown to Central Harlem and Hell’s Kitchen, but the mission has stayed the same: bold Northwestern Chinese flavors, handmade food, and no shortcuts. This is comfort food with backbone. Chewy hand-pulled noodles, rich broths, satisfying dumplings, and bold, hearty dishes that actually hit the spot. Rustic, soulful, a little messy in the best way, and made for the kind of hunger that needs more than a sad desk lunch. Whether you’ve had a rough day, a long week, or just need something deeply satisfying delivered into your life fast, we’ve got you. Order ahead, skip the wait, and get the kind of meal that feels like it showed up at exactly the right time.
The Gyro Project
Experience a modern take on authentic Greek street food with high-quality, imported ingredients. This app brings delicious Mediterranean flavors to your table, designed to excite your taste buds.
- Modern Greek cuisine
- High-quality ingredients
- Imported Mediterranean flavors
- Authentic street food experience
- Exciting taste sensations
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The Gyro Project is our modern take on what Greek food is all about. Our menu integrates high quality ingredients from House-stacked meats, to imported olive oils herbs and seasonings from the Motherland. We’re all about bringing the best Greek Street food to your table, that gets your taste buds begging for more. We’re all about making you Opa Your Mouth!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Gyro Project at none against The Handpulled Noodle.'s shown. The Gyro Project also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The Handpulled Noodle. against 4.8 for The Gyro Project. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 331 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.
The Handpulled Noodle. ships an update every 12 months, The Gyro Project every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Handpulled Noodle. | The Gyro Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (139 ratings) | 4.8 (331 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 139 | 331 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ding Dynasty LLC | Tzatziki boyz, LLC |
Customer experience
The Handpulled Noodle.
The Gyro Project
In-app purchases
The Handpulled Noodle.
No in-app purchases
The Gyro Project
No in-app purchases
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