# Eater vs Dacha Beer Garden

The clearest difference is rating: Dacha Beer Garden at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. Dacha Beer Garden also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Eater's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dacha Beer Garden holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eater has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Eater ships an update weekly, Dacha Beer Garden every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | Dacha Beer Garden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dacha-beer-garden/id6738966832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [DBG Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675272374) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### Dacha Beer Garden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dacha-beer-garden/id6738966832)

Discover a vibrant beer garden experience in Washington D.C. with a curated selection of craft beers, local ciders, and seasonal food. Enjoy a dog and family-friendly atmosphere focused on community and good times.

**Highlights:** Curated craft beer menu, Local meads and ciders, Draft cocktails and wines, Seasonal food menu, Dog and family friendly, Outdoor beer garden

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eater free?

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

### Is Dacha Beer Garden free?

Dacha Beer Garden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eater or Dacha Beer Garden?

Dacha Beer Garden is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Dacha Beer Garden averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eater or Dacha Beer Garden have ads?

Eater shows ads; Dacha Beer Garden does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eater or Dacha Beer Garden?

Eater ships an update weekly, and Dacha Beer Garden every 4 days. Most recently, Eater was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dacha Beer Garden on October 30, 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.*