Eater vs Bagel Miller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eater
Discover top restaurant and bar recommendations curated by expert editors. Find new places in any city, get personalized suggestions, and easily make reservations. Never have a bad meal again with trusted insider picks.
- Editor-curated restaurant picks
- Personalized recommendations
- Insider community connection
- Smart search functionality
- Create and share custom 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.
Bagel Miller
Order your favorite items ahead of time and pay directly through the app to skip the line. Earn Stars with every purchase to redeem for free food and drinks, and receive exclusive member offers.
- Order ahead
- Customize orders
- Skip the line
- Earn Stars
- Redeem rewards
- Find nearby stores
- View store hours
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The Bagel Miller app is a convenient way to skip the line and order ahead. Rewards are built right in, so you'll collect Stars and start earning free drinks and food with every purchase. Save time and earn Rewards when you pay with the Bagel Miller app at our stores. Order ahead Customize and place your order, and pick up from a nearby store without waiting in line. Rewards Track your Stars and redeem Rewards for a free food or drink of your choosing. Receive custom offers as a Bagel Miller Rewards™ member. Find a store See stores near you, get directions, hours and view store amenities before you make the trip.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bagel Miller at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. Bagel Miller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Eater's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Bagel Miller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 12 respectively.
Eater ships an update weekly, Bagel Miller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eater | Bagel Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (59 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vox Media, Inc. | Bull and Bean |
Customer experience
Eater
Bagel Miller
Bugs and requests
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
Bagel Miller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Eater
No in-app purchases
Bagel Miller
No in-app purchases
