Eater vs PickUp Menus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
PickUp Menus
Discover nearby restaurants and browse their menus before you go. View prices, photos, hours, and pickup availability to make informed dining decisions. Save favorites and locations for quick access.
- Discover nearby restaurants
- Search by restaurant, item, or cuisine
- Filter by distance, rating, hours
- Browse menus with prices and photos
- View restaurant details and directions
- Save favorite restaurants and locations
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Find nearby restaurants and explore their menus before deciding where to eat. PickUp Menus helps you discover restaurants around your selected location and view useful details in one convenient place. Browse menu items, prices, photos, opening hours, pickup availability, and estimated preparation times. Features include: • Discover restaurants near you • Search by restaurant, menu item, or cuisine • Filter by distance, rating, opening hours, and pickup availability • Browse menus with real prices and item photos • View restaurant photos, hours, contact details, and directions • Save favorite restaurants for quick access • Save locations and addresses to simplify future searches • Create and manage your PickUp profile Whether you already know what you want or are looking for something new nearby, PickUp Menus makes it easier to compare restaurants and find the right meal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PickUp Menus at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. PickUp Menus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Eater's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PickUp Menus 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Eater ships an update weekly, PickUp Menus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eater | PickUp Menus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (62 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vox Media, Inc. | PickUp, Inc. |
Customer experience
Eater
PickUp Menus
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
PickUp Menus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Eater
No in-app purchases
PickUp Menus
No in-app purchases
