# EBT Map vs Aster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aster at 100% against EBT Map's 23%. Aster also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). EBT Map's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EBT Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Aster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EBT Map has 217 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of EBT Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aster's.

EBT Map ships an update every 2 months, Aster every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EBT Map | Aster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebt-map/id6444738656/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aster-247-personal-safety/id6447322524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Navarrete](https://appshunter.io/developer/896496752) | [Logicmark LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600878058) |

## What reviewers say

### EBT Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebt-map/id6444738656)

Discover restaurants, grocery stores, and museums that accept EBT benefits. This app provides information and money-saving tips to help users maximize their food stamps and government assistance.

**Highlights:** Locate restaurants accepting EBT, Find grocery stores accepting EBT, Discover museums accepting EBT, Access EBT money-saving hacks, Reduce EBT stigma and shame

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access \| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Access \| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Aster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aster-247-personal-safety/id6447322524)

This app provides personal safety features and automatic emergency alerts. It allows users to quickly contact emergency services and notify friends and family of their location and status. A free Bluetooth button is included with subscriptions for easy access to safety features.

**Highlights:** Automatic emergency alerts, Quick contact with emergency services, Location sharing with followers, Event-based safety tracking, Free Bluetooth alert button with subscription, Emergency contact setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EBT Map free?

EBT Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EBT Map or Aster?

Aster is rated higher. EBT Map averages 4.5 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Aster averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do EBT Map or Aster have ads?

Both EBT Map and Aster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EBT Map or Aster?

EBT Map ships an update every 2 months, and Aster every 6 weeks. Most recently, EBT Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aster on October 24, 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.*