Comparison

Eater vs Manchester Arms

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

Manchester Arms

Features
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Your ideal meal is just a few taps away. Download the Manchester Arms app free for iPhone today. With the Manchester Arms mobile app, ordering food has never been easier. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, we've got you covered. Just browse our easy-to-use menu, customize it how you'd like, place your order using our secure payment system, and sit back! A push notification will alert you when your order will be ready. With the Manchester Arms app, you can: - Browse our menu for your favorite dishes and customize them how you'd like - Save your delivery addresses and payment methods securely to check out in just a few taps - Place future food orders up to seven days in advance - Get restaurant location, hours, and contact information

Screenshots

Eater4 screens
Manchester Arms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Manchester Arms at none against Eater's shown. Manchester Arms also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Eater's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eater ships an update weekly, Manchester Arms monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eater versus Manchester Arms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEaterManchester Arms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB188 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVox Media, Inc.Glad You're Here Inc

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

Manchester Arms

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eater

No in-app purchases

None

Manchester Arms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eater free?
Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manchester Arms free?
Manchester Arms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eater or Manchester Arms have ads?
Eater shows ads; Manchester Arms does not.
Which is updated more often, Eater or Manchester Arms?
Eater ships an update weekly, and Manchester Arms monthly. Most recently, Eater was updated on November 3, 2026 and Manchester Arms on October 31, 2026.

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