# Chuck vs Neighbor Eats

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neighbor Eats at 100% against Chuck's 33%. Neighbor Eats also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Chuck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neighbor Eats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chuck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neighbor Eats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Chuck's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neighbor Eats's.

Chuck ships an update every 8 months, Neighbor Eats weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chuck | Neighbor Eats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chuck-a-rama-buffet/id6468136668/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neighbor-eats/id6742661536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paytronix Systems Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/457012492) | [Neighbor Development Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799254330) |

## What reviewers say

### Chuck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chuck-a-rama-buffet/id6468136668)

Easily find nearby buffet locations, order food for pickup, and purchase gift cards. Enjoy delicious, made-from-scratch dishes with a beverage included at a great value.

**Highlights:** Location finder with map, Order food for pickup, Customize selections, Purchase gift cards, Explore menu

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neighbor Eats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neighbor-eats/id6742661536)

Discover and share homemade meals with your neighbors. Explore local dishes, coordinate pickups, and connect with your community through the joy of home cooking. It's about building friendships over delicious food.

**Highlights:** Explore neighbor-shared dishes, See daily and upcoming meals, View dish photos and details, Reserve and coordinate pickup, Share your own dishes, Build a neighborhood following

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neighbor Eats Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chuck free?

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

### Is Neighbor Eats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chuck or Neighbor Eats?

Neighbor Eats is rated higher. Chuck averages 3.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Neighbor Eats averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Chuck or Neighbor Eats have ads?

Both Chuck and Neighbor Eats show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chuck or Neighbor Eats?

Chuck ships an update every 8 months, and Neighbor Eats weekly. Most recently, Chuck was updated on October 24, 2026 and Neighbor Eats on October 19, 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.*