# Eater vs Nectar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nectar at 100% against Eater's 41%. Nectar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Eater's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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.

Nectar 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 3, 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 Nectar's.

Eater ships an update weekly, Nectar every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | Nectar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nectar-find-your-spot/id6753898421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 3 |
| 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 | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Nectar - Find Your Spot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845577929) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### Nectar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nectar-find-your-spot/id6753898421)

Discover curated lists of NYC's top cafés, restaurants, and bars, filtering out chains and tourist traps. An algorithm analyzes venues for atmosphere, uniqueness, and quality to provide a trustworthy map for locals and visitors alike.

**Highlights:** Curated NYC food and drink spots, Filters out chains and tourist traps, Algorithm-based venue analysis, Adaptable map lenses for different needs, Discover new openings quickly, Save favorites and track visited places, Explore by neighborhood or nearby

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eater free?

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

### Is Nectar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eater or Nectar?

Nectar is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Nectar averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Eater or Nectar have ads?

Eater shows ads; Nectar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eater or Nectar?

Eater ships an update weekly, and Nectar every 4 days. Most recently, Eater was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nectar on October 24, 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.*