# Eater vs DeskBean

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eater | DeskBean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **67** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457274452) | [Limu Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783198023) |

## What reviewers say

### Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eater/id6469005148)

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

**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- 🗺️ Outdated restaurant information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


### DeskBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskbean/id6799815848)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeskBean Pro Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| DeskBean Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| DeskBean Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*