Comparison

RateEat vs Sommai

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

Head to head
About

RateEat

Discover restaurants and choose the best menu items with confidence. Browse a wide collection of eateries, view menus and prices, and share your dining experiences by rating and reviewing dishes. Get personalized recommendations and save your favorites for quick access.

Highlights
  • Discover restaurants and menu items
  • View menus, prices, and hours
  • Rate and review restaurants and dishes
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Save favorite restaurants and dishes
  • Location-based search
  • Map integration for directions
Features
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RateEat helps you discover restaurants and choose the best menu items with confidence. Welcome to RateEat - where your next culinary adventure begins! Finding the perfect meal at the right restaurant is easier than ever. Whether you’re craving local delicacies, international cuisine, or something in between, RateEat is your go-to guide for all things delicious. Now available in Kigali - RateEat is open for everyone to explore, rate, and review. Discover & Explore Browse a wide collection of restaurants near you (or in any location you plan to visit). Get detailed restaurant information, including menus, prices, hours of operation, and more. Explore mouth-watering photos of dishes to help you decide where to eat. Rate & Review Share your dining experiences by rating restaurants and individual menu items. Write reviews to help others make informed dining decisions. See what others are saying to discover popular dishes and hidden gems. Personalized Recommendations Get personalized restaurant suggestions based on your preferences. Save your favorite restaurants and dishes for quick access anytime. Features at a glance User-friendly interface for easy navigation and discovery. Location-based search to find the best restaurants nearby. Advanced filters to sort by cuisine, price, rating, and more. Bookmarking to build your own must-try list. Map integration for directions. View food prices in your preferred currency.

About

Sommai

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Elevate your dining experience with Sommai, the intelligent wine pairing assistant that connects directly to your CellarTracker account. Sommai transforms how you pair food and wine by leveraging your personal wine collection for tailored recommendations. Sommai is more than just a pairing app – it's a personalized sommelier that knows your wine collection inside and out. By connecting directly to your CellarTracker account, Sommai ensures that every pairing suggestion is not just theoretically perfect, but practically available in your own cellar. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your wine journey, Sommai helps you make the most of your personal wine inventory. Discover new pairing possibilities with wines you already own, and enhance your appreciation for your carefully curated collection. Download Sommai today and unlock the full potential of your wine cellar. Every bottle, every meal, a perfect match – right at your fingertips.

Screenshots

RateEat4 screens
Sommai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RateEat at none against Sommai's shown. Sommai's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RateEat ships an update every 18 months, Sommai every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RateEat versus Sommai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRateEatSommai
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperA2SVMats Jørgen Øyan

In-app purchases

None

RateEat

No in-app purchases

None

Sommai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RateEat free?
RateEat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sommai free?
Sommai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RateEat or Sommai have ads?
Sommai shows ads; RateEat does not.
Which is updated more often, RateEat or Sommai?
RateEat ships an update every 18 months, and Sommai every 2 days. Most recently, RateEat was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sommai on November 4, 2026.

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