Comparison

Eater vs Ramen NYC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Eater4 screens
Ramen NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eater ships an update weekly, Ramen NYC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Eater versus Ramen NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEaterRamen NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (61 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB102 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVox Media, Inc.Sleekworks Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Eater

All ratings61 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative50.6%

Ramen NYC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

None

Eater

No in-app purchases

None

Ramen NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eater free?
Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ramen NYC free?
Ramen NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eater or Ramen NYC?
Ramen NYC is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Ramen NYC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Eater or Ramen NYC have ads?
Eater shows ads; Ramen NYC does not.
Which is updated more often, Eater or Ramen NYC?
Eater ships an update weekly, and Ramen NYC every 4 days. Most recently, Eater was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ramen NYC on October 10, 2026.

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