# Eater vs 5 Spot To Go

The clearest difference is rating: 5 Spot To Go at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. 5 Spot To Go 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, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

5 Spot To Go 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | 5 Spot To Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/5-spot-to-go/id6742414261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Seattle Vegan inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794603810) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### 5 Spot To Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-spot-to-go/id6742414261)

Order food quickly and easily from your phone. Get instant updates on special offers and track your order's progress. Redeem your rewards points seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Fast mobile ordering, Deal and reward notifications, Easy rewards redemption, Order progress tracking

**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 5 Spot To Go free?

5 Spot To Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eater or 5 Spot To Go?

5 Spot To Go is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while 5 Spot To Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eater or 5 Spot To Go have ads?

Eater shows ads; 5 Spot To Go does not.

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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.*