TechEats vs Mellons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TechEats
Manage your campus meal plans effortlessly. Purchase new plans, view transaction history, and check your remaining balance in real-time. Designed for students with an intuitive interface.
- Meal plan purchasing
- View meal plan history
- Check meal balance
- User-friendly interface
- Student-focused design
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Introducing TechEats, the ultimate meal plan management app designed specifically for students! With TechEats, you can easily purchase meal plans, view your meal plan history, and check your balance, all from the convenience of your smartphone. Key Features: Meal Plan Purchasing: Browse and purchase meal plans directly through the app. Choose from a variety of options to suit your dietary needs and budget. Meal Plan History: Keep track of your meal plan usage with a detailed history. View your past transactions, including the date and time of each meal purchase. Balance Check: Always stay informed about your remaining meal plan balance. TechEats provides real-time updates, so you know exactly how much you have left to spend. User-Friendly Interface: Our intuitive and visually appealing interface makes navigating the app a breeze. Easily access all features with just a few taps. With TechEats, managing your meal plan has never been easier. Say goodbye to the hassle of traditional meal plan management and embrace the convenience of our app. Download TechEats today and take control of your campus dining experience! Note: TechEats is designed to work seamlessly with students at the Georgia Institute of Technology and will require login with SSO.
Mellons
Discover food options available at universities across the country. This application helps you locate dining facilities and their offerings.
- Find food at universities
- Nationwide coverage
- Locate dining facilities
- Discover food offerings
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mellons is an app to help you find food at universities nationwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mellons at 5.0 against TechEats's 3.3. Mellons also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). TechEats's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Mellons holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
TechEats ships an update every 5 months, Mellons monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TechEats | Mellons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Georgia Tech | Mehul Jasti |
Customer experience
TechEats
Mellons
In-app purchases
TechEats
No in-app purchases
Mellons
No in-app purchases
