# Eater vs The Biter App

The clearest difference is rating: The Biter App at 4.7 against Eater's 4.1. The Biter App 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. The Biter App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Biter App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Biter App has 478 ratings behind it against 59, 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 The Biter App's.

Eater ships an update weekly, The Biter App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | The Biter App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[4.7 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-biter-app/id6738871514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **478** |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | **68.3% 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 | — | **#137** |
| Size | 154 MB | 123 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


### The Biter App

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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 The Biter App free?

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

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

The Biter App is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while The Biter App averages 4.7 from 478 ratings.

### Do Eater or The Biter App have ads?

Eater shows ads; The Biter App does not.

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

Eater ships an update weekly, and The Biter App every 3 days. Most recently, Eater was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Biter App on September 24, 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.*