Comparison

Eater vs Pure Bite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eater

Discover trusted restaurant recommendations curated by expert editors. Find top dining spots in major cities, connect with food enthusiasts, and make reservations directly within the app. Never have a bad meal again with personalized suggestions and smart search.

Highlights
  • Editor-curated restaurant picks
  • Connect with editors and chefs
  • Smart search for dining spots
  • Personalized restaurant suggestions
  • Create and share restaurant 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

Pure Bite

Understand the ingredients in your food with this app. Scan barcodes or search by name to get a naturalness score and detailed breakdown of additives, processing, and nutritional signals. Make informed grocery decisions quickly.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for food analysis
  • Naturalness score (0-100)
  • Additive breakdown
  • Ultra-processing detection
  • Plain-language AI analysis
  • Nutrition signals (sugar, salt, fat)
Features
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PureBite helps you understand what’s really in your food before you eat it. Scan a barcode, search by food name, or enter a code manually to get a clear naturalness score from 0-100. PureBite checks for ultra-processing, additives, artificial ingredients, long ingredient lists, and nutrition signals like sugar, salt, and fat. Each scan gives you: A simple naturalness score A full additive breakdown Risk levels for concerning ingredients Plain-language AI analysis Data from Open Food Facts and USDA FoodData Central PureBite is built for fast grocery decisions, pantry checks, and anyone trying to avoid heavily processed foods. Food labels can be confusing. PureBite makes them easier to understand.

Screenshots

Eater4 screens
Pure Bite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pure Bite at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. Pure Bite also leads on ads (none vs shown). Eater's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (67 vs 1). On price, device support 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. Pure Bite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pure Bite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eater has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eater versus Pure Bite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEaterPure Bite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (67 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVox Media, Inc.Carla Mattare

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

Pure Bite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eater

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pure Bite

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Eater free?
Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Bite free?
Pure Bite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eater or Pure Bite?
Pure Bite is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Pure Bite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Eater or Pure Bite have ads?
Eater shows ads; Pure Bite does not.

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