Comparison

Eater vs DeskBean

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

DeskBean

Features
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Find work cafes for getting work done, scored for Work, Vibe, and Food. Explore the map, or a curated city guide. Find a place with good wifi, outlets, seating, AC, and save you favorites to a list. Customize your desk and check in to collect beans to fill your bean jar. Privacy Policy: https://deskbean.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Eater4 screens
DeskBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eater at none against DeskBean's 3. Eater also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). DeskBean's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DeskBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Eater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eater versus DeskBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEaterDeskBean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVox Media, Inc.Limu Labs, LLC

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

DeskBean

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eater

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DeskBean

Subscriptions2
  • DeskBean Pro Quarterly$3.993 Months
  • DeskBean Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • DeskBean Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Eater free?
Eater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeskBean free?
DeskBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eater or DeskBean have ads?
Eater shows ads; DeskBean does not.

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