# Eater vs The List by THT

The clearest difference is rating: The List by THT at 5.0 against Eater's 4.1. The List by THT 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) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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.

The List by THT 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | The List by THT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-list-by-tht/id6798592800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Omer Gelbard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613611645) |

## 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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### The List by THT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-list-by-tht/id6798592800)

Discover restaurants recommended by trusted sources, not anonymous reviews or paid placements. Explore by city, see what people love and order, or ask a smart assistant for personalized suggestions based on your mood, dish, or occasion.

**Highlights:** Trusted recommendations, Explore by city, See user orders, AI-powered assistant, Personalized suggestions, No rankings or anonymous reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eater free?

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

### Is The List by THT free?

The List by THT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eater or The List by THT?

The List by THT is rated higher. Eater averages 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while The List by THT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eater or The List by THT have ads?

Eater shows ads; The List by THT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eater or The List by THT?

Eater ships an update weekly, and The List by THT weekly. Most recently, Eater was updated on October 22, 2026 and The List by THT on October 8, 2026.

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