# Eater vs Friendship Kitchen

The clearest difference is rating: Friendship Kitchen at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. Friendship Kitchen also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Eater's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.

Friendship Kitchen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eater has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Eater ships an update weekly, Friendship Kitchen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | Friendship Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendship-kitchen/id6742449332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 154 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Friendship Kitchen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798448539) |

## 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


### Friendship Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendship-kitchen/id6742449332)

Easily order your favorite meals with a few taps. Browse a customizable menu, securely pay, and receive notifications when your order is ready. Save addresses and payment methods for faster checkout.

**Highlights:** Customizable menu browsing, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses, Save payment methods, Schedule orders up to 7 days in advance, Restaurant contact information

**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 Friendship Kitchen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eater or Friendship Kitchen?

Friendship Kitchen is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Friendship Kitchen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eater or Friendship Kitchen have ads?

Both Eater and Friendship Kitchen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eater or Friendship Kitchen?

Eater ships an update weekly, and Friendship Kitchen every 4 months. Most recently, Eater was updated on September 21, 2026 and Friendship Kitchen on July 6, 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.*