Eater vs Ramen NYC
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.
Ramen NYC
Discover curated ramen restaurants and events throughout NYC. Easily log your dining experiences, track your history, and explore neighborhood details. Sign in to sync your check-ins and lists across devices.
- Curated ramen spot discovery
- Map and neighborhood details
- Fast check-in logging
- Bowl history tracking
- Optional ratings and notes
- Community activity and events
- Want-to-try and check-in lists
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Ramen NYC is built for people who want great bowls without friction. Find curated ramen spots across NYC, check in with one tap, and keep a clear history of where you’ve eaten. Browse first, then contribute when you want. What you can do: • Discover curated ramen spots and staff picks • Explore map details, photos, and neighborhood info • Log fast check-ins and track your bowl history • Add optional ratings, notes, and photos • See community activity and ramen events • Save Want-to-try and Check-ins lists Sign in when it matters: Start as a guest, then create an account to sync check-ins and lists across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ramen NYC at 100% against Eater's 42%. Ramen NYC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Eater's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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.
Ramen NYC 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 Ramen NYC's.
Eater ships an update weekly, Ramen NYC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eater | Ramen NYC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| 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 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vox Media, Inc. | Sleekworks Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Eater
Ramen NYC
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
Ramen NYC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Eater
No in-app purchases
Ramen NYC
No in-app purchases








