# Eater vs Ramen NYC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ramen NYC at 100% against Eater's 41%. Ramen NYC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Eater's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 2). 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.

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 62 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% 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 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | Ramen NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramen-nyc/id6740042020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Sleekworks Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736425964) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### Ramen NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramen-nyc/id6740042020)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 62 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 22, 2026 and Ramen NYC on October 10, 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.*