Comparison

Guardian Feast vs Eater

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

Head to head
About

Guardian Feast

Discover over 7,000 recipes from world-class cooks, with daily inspiration and curated collections. Easily search by ingredient, filter by diet, and create your own recipe collections. Includes features like cook mode and shopping list creation.

Highlights
  • Thousands of curated recipes
  • Search by ingredient
  • Filter by diet and cuisine
  • Create recipe collections
  • Generate shopping lists
  • Cook mode with step-by-step instructions
  • Unit conversion
Features
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With over 7,000 recipes to choose from, find unique flavours, explore different cuisines and expand your usual repertoire, with a 14-day free trial of the Feast app. Or if you are already a Guardian subscriber, sign in to see if Feast is included in your subscription. The Feast app is filled with daily inspiration from our world-class cooks – including Meera Sodha, Yotam Ottolenghi, Benjamina Ebuehi, Nigel Slater, Rachel Roddy and many others. Our food editors carefully curate the app each day, with new collections and recipes added to suit all moods, seasons and occasions. Among their recipes there’s something for everyone - including a huge range of vegan and vegetarian dishes, ideas for weekend brunches, quick midweek dinners, sweet treats, gluten-free ideas, baking recipes, and much more. Features our users love Browse exclusive recipes - only available to Guardian Feast subscribers Search by ingredient - use up leftovers in the fridge, save time in the supermarket and reduce waste Filter your recipe search - by cooks, diets, cuisines, meal types, special occasions or popular filters Create your own recipe collections - save your newfound favourites and add your own personal recipe notes Create your shopping list - add ingredients to your shopping list and then cross them off as you shop Convert your recipes - automatically switch your recipe ingredients to US units Switch on cook mode - follow step-by-step instructions which stay on your screen Customise your Home tab - filter our curated recipe collections by meat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian options Print your recipes - if you prefer a physical copy to follow Share your recipes - with friends or family Look up a cooking term - our food dictionary can guide you wherever you are in the world Subscription options Monthly Guardian Feast subscription: £2.99 / US$3.99 / AU$3.99 / €2.99 Annual Guardian Feast subscription: £28.99 / US$38.99 / AU$38.99 / €28.99 Your subscription will auto renew and you will be charged before the next renewal date unless you cancel. All content in the Guardian Feast App is copyright Guardian News & Media 2026. All rights reserved. Our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy apply when accessing content via the Guardian Feast App. Privacy Policy: http://www.theguardian.com/help/privacy-policy Terms of Service: http://www.theguardian.com/help/terms-of-service If you subscribe to the Guardian app, our subscription terms will also apply: https://www.theguardian.com/info/2024/mar/01/the-guardian-feast-app-subscription-terms-and-conditions

About

Eater

Discover trusted restaurant recommendations curated by expert editors. Find top dining spots in major cities, connect with food enthusiasts, and make reservations directly within the app. Never have a bad meal again with personalized suggestions and smart search.

Highlights
  • Editor-curated restaurant picks
  • Connect with editors and chefs
  • Smart search for dining spots
  • Personalized restaurant suggestions
  • Create and share restaurant 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.

Screenshots

Guardian Feast4 screens
Eater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Guardian Feast at 4.8 against Eater's 4.1. Guardian Feast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 41%). Eater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Guardian Feast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guardian Feast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guardian Feast has 673 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Guardian Feast's written reviews are positive against 41% of Eater's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Guardian Feast versus Eater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardian FeastEater
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (673 ratings) — better4.1 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews — better41.1% of reviews
Number of ratings673 — better67
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB155 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGuardian News and Media LimitedVox Media, Inc.

Customer experience

Guardian Feast

All ratings673 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral16.4%
Negative25.8%

Eater

All ratings67 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative51.1%

User reviews

Guardian Feast

From 673 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app with excellent recipes
  • 👍 Visually appealing and easy to navigate
  • 👍 Ability to search by ingredient and author
  • 👍 Useful features like 'cooking mode' and unit conversions
  • 👍 Lots of vegetarian and vegan recipes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable performance, crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Search function is laggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Keyboard issues, blocking recipe view
  • 🐛 Lack of syncing between devices
  • 💰 Subscription cost on top of existing Guardian subscription

Eater

From 67 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient access to Eater content
  • 🚀 Curated restaurant recommendations
  • 💡 Ability to save/reference restaurant lists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes/won't open for some users
  • 🔒 Forced opt-in for data tracking
  • 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information
  • 🌍 Limited to certain regions/cities

Bugs and requests

Guardian Feast

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search function not working as advertised
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Recipes with incorrect ingredient measurements
  • Freezing when trying to save recipes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to organize and sort saved recipes
  • Nutritional information for recipes
  • Print recipe option
  • Meal planning and grocery list features
  • More comprehensive search by multiple ingredients

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

2 purchases

Guardian Feast

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial2 variants$38.991 Year
None

Eater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guardian Feast free?
Guardian Feast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eater free?
Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guardian Feast or Eater?
Guardian Feast is rated higher. Guardian Feast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 673 ratings, while Eater averages 4.1 from 67 ratings.
Do Guardian Feast or Eater have ads?
Eater shows ads; Guardian Feast does not.
Which is updated more often, Guardian Feast or Eater?
Guardian Feast ships an update weekly, and Eater weekly. Most recently, Guardian Feast was updated on November 12, 2026 and Eater on November 12, 2026.

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