# Eater vs Bottlist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eater at none against Bottlist's 2. Bottlist's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bottlist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | Bottlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **61** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Longleaf Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788119870) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### Bottlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottlist/id6788119868)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bottlist Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| bottlist Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eater free?

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

### Is Bottlist free?

Bottlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Eater or Bottlist have ads?

Eater shows ads; Bottlist 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.*