Comparison

EBT Map vs Pen Pad & Ink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EBT Map

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
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I created this app for my Salvadoran single mother who relied heavily on her EBT card to raise my brother and I. The purpose of the app is to inform her and others about the various benefits and services available through their EBT card, beyond just buying groceries. Please share it with your loved ones to increase awareness. EBT Map is the world's #1 app for finding restaurants and grocery stores that accept EBT / Food Stamps, and it's packed with amazing EBT life hacks to help you save money and make the most of your benefits! Plus, discover amazing museums for a great weekend outing. Eat better and save more with EBT Map! Stay informed on where your benefits are welcome, no matter where you are. EBT Map helps you locate: • Restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program. A program allowing fast food purchases with food stamps. • Grocery stores accepting EBT / Food Stamps • Museums that welcome EBT to plan your weekend In addition to helping you find businesses that accept EBT / Food Stamps, EBT Map also includes several EBT life hacks to help you save money and make the most of your benefits. One of the key goals of the EBT Map app is to help end the shame and stigma associated with using an EBT / Food Stamp card in public. Too often, people who rely on government benefits are made to feel embarrassed or ashamed of their situation, and this can lead to bullying and discrimination. The mission of EBT Map is to empower EBT / Food Stamp users, and to help them feel proud of their EBT card and the benefits it provides. By providing easy access to information about businesses that accept EBT / Food Stamps, EBT Map helps users make the most of their benefits and to feel confident and in control of their financial situation. Through the use of EBT Map, we hope to create a more inclusive and supportive community for EBT / Food Stamp users, and to help end the shame and stigma that too often surrounds the use of these important government benefits. EBT Map is the ultimate app for anyone who wants to make the most of their EBT / Food Stamp benefits. Download it today and start saving money on groceries, restaurants, museums, and more! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pen Pad & Ink

Features
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Pen Pad & Ink is a gem for Fountain Pen and Dip Pen aficionados. Within this app, you can keep a record of your inventory of assets (Pens, Papers and Pads, and Inks). There is a discussion section where you can talk among yourselves. There is also a Marketplace where you can put your Pens and other assets up for sale, or offer a trade, or just put up a wishlist in case anyone is thinking of selling one of theirs. Your inventory is stored behind encrypted data transmission yet available to you on any mobile device. Inventory reports are also available in pdf format in case you want a nice hardcopy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reichardreviews.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

EBT Map4 screens
Pen Pad & Ink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pen Pad & Ink at none against EBT Map's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EBT Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pen Pad & Ink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBT Map ships an update every 2 months, Pen Pad & Ink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EBT Map versus Pen Pad & Ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBT MapPen Pad & Ink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (209 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings209 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChristian NavarreteDavid Reichard

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EBT Map

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Access | Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access | Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Pen Pad & Ink

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is EBT Map free?
EBT Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pen Pad & Ink free?
Pen Pad & Ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EBT Map or Pen Pad & Ink have ads?
EBT Map shows ads; Pen Pad & Ink does not.
Which is updated more often, EBT Map or Pen Pad & Ink?
EBT Map ships an update every 2 months, and Pen Pad & Ink every 5 weeks. Most recently, EBT Map was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pen Pad & Ink on September 19, 2026.

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