Chowbus Go vs Garde Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chowbus Go
Manage your restaurant operations remotely with real-time sales insights and multi-location reports. Access live close-out reports with hourly data and instant 24/7 customer support to streamline your business.
- Real-time sales insights
- Multi-location reports
- Live close-out report
- Hourly sales data
- 24/7 customer support
- Toggle between locations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Manage Your Restaurant on the Go with Chowbus Go Real-time sales insights, multi-location reports, and 24/7 customer support – all you need, right in the palm of your hand. Unlock Immediate Insights at Your Fingertips Stay on top of operations with 8 key sales metrics and a live close-out report with hourly data and insightful breakdowns. Easily Toggle Between Locations for Real-Time Sales Easily stay on top of each location's sales performance anytime, anywhere, for simpler management. Get Instant 24/7 Customer Support Wherever You Are With just a tap, connect to Customer Care anytime, anywhere. Get the support and meet your needs quickly and effortlessly.
Garde Mobile
Read full descriptionHide full description
Garde is the mobile companion for restaurant teams using the Garde workforce and inventory platform. Upload invoices, count inventory, view your schedule, and manage shifts—all from your phone. Key Features: Quick Invoice Capture Snap a photo of a vendor invoice and upload it in seconds. Browse your recent invoices and check their approval status from anywhere. Inventory Counts on the Floor Walk through your count sheets section by section and enter counts directly on your phone—with support for different units of measure. No more clipboards or paper sheets. Your Schedule, in Your Pocket See your assigned shifts, swap or give away shifts with teammates, claim open shifts, and request time off. Set your weekly availability and submit it for manager approval. Built for Restaurant Teams Available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean. Light and dark mode supported. Fast onboarding and a simple interface designed for the pace of restaurant work.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Garde Mobile at every 8 days against Chowbus Go's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chowbus Go ships an update every 3 weeks, Garde Mobile every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chowbus Go | Garde Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chowbus, Inc. | Garde Financials Inc. |
In-app purchases
Chowbus Go
No in-app purchases
Garde Mobile
No in-app purchases









