# Eater vs Biter

The clearest difference is rating: Biter at 4.7 against Eater's 4.1. Biter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 42%). Eater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Biter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Biter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Biter has 488 ratings behind it against 60, 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 68% of Biter's.

Eater ships an update weekly, Biter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | Biter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[4.7 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biter/id6738871514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **488** |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 154 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Biter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782700031) |

## What reviewers say

### Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148)

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.

**Highlights:** Editor-curated restaurant picks, Personalized recommendations, Insider community connection, Smart search functionality, Create and share custom lists, Direct table reservations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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

**Reported bugs**

- Search and account icons smushed on main map page
- Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking

**Requested features**

- Add filters and sorting for map/list view
- Allow sharing of restaurant lists
- Improve font size and layout on map view


### Biter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biter/id6738871514)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and organize restaurant recommendations from social media. Save videos from various platforms to a map, track places you've been, and see where friends and creators suggest dining. Explore ranked lists and maps of your culinary experiences.

**Highlights:** Organize favorite restaurants, Save videos from social media, Map of restaurants to try, See creator and friend recommendations, Ranked lists of visited places, Map of places visited

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Biter Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Biter Plus | $134.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for finding new spots
- 🌟 Fantastic app
- 🌍 Innovative way to find restaurants
- 👍 Accurate reviews
- 💡 Fun way to eat with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eater free?

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

### Is Biter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eater or Biter?

Biter is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Biter averages 4.7 from 488 ratings.

### Do Eater or Biter have ads?

Eater shows ads; Biter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eater or Biter?

Eater ships an update weekly, and Biter every 3 days. Most recently, Eater was updated on October 9, 2026 and Biter on October 10, 2026.

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