Eater vs GrubSpin
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.
GrubSpin
This app helps you decide where to eat with a fun spinning wheel. It suggests nearby restaurants based on your location and preferences, making meal decisions easy and adventurous.
- Spinning wheel for restaurant selection
- Discover new dining spots
- Customizable cuisine filters
- Location-based suggestions
- Simple and intuitive interface
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"GrubSpin: Where Should I Eat? Let the Wheel Decide!" Tired of the endless debate about where to eat? GrubSpin takes the stress out of meal decisions with a simple, fun, and exciting spinning wheel! Whether you’re dining solo, with family, or friends, let GrubSpin guide you to your next culinary adventure. Features: Spin the Wheel: Let fate decide where you’ll eat from a curated list of nearby restaurants. Discover New Favorites: Explore new dining spots you might not have considered before. Customizable Options: Filter based on your cuisine or dining preference. Simple and Intuitive: No complex filters or overwhelming choices—just spin, pick, and go! Location-Based Suggestions: Uses your GPS to find nearby restaurants tailored to your taste. Why Choose GrubSpin? GrubSpin makes deciding where to eat fun, easy, and adventurous. Say goodbye to indecision and hello to delicious discoveries with the perfect app for food lovers and the indecisive alike. Download GrubSpin today and turn mealtime into a game of chance!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GrubSpin at 100% against Eater's 42%. GrubSpin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Eater's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and in-app purchases 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.
GrubSpin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eater has 61 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Eater's written reviews are positive against 100% of GrubSpin's.
Eater ships an update every 8 days, GrubSpin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eater | GrubSpin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vox Media, Inc. | Fuse Games |
Customer experience
Eater
GrubSpin
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
GrubSpin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Eater
No in-app purchases
GrubSpin
No in-app purchases
