# Eater vs Badageoni

The clearest difference is rating: Badageoni at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. Badageoni 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 4 weeks) and ratings volume (61 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Badageoni 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Eater ships an update weekly, Badageoni every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | Badageoni |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badageoni/id6739543956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [BADAGEONI CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785950393) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### Badageoni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badageoni/id6739543956)

Order your favorite meals with ease and enjoy exclusive savings. Earn rewards points for free food and get real-time updates on your order status. Support a local business while enjoying the best prices and fastest service.

**Highlights:** Best prices and discounts, Earn rewards points for free food, Quick re-ordering of favorites, Prioritized kitchen orders, Real-time order tracking, Secure payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eater free?

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

### Is Badageoni free?

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

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

Badageoni is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Badageoni averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Eater or Badageoni have ads?

Eater shows ads; Badageoni does not.

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

Eater ships an update weekly, and Badageoni every 4 weeks. Most recently, Eater was updated on October 13, 2026 and Badageoni on October 8, 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.*
