Ruby Bennies vs HostnToast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruby Bennies
This app enhances your dining experience at Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Restaurants. Join waitlists, order food for pickup or delivery, earn rewards on every purchase, and receive exclusive offers like free beignets and birthday treats.
- Join waitlists remotely
- Order food for pickup and delivery
- Earn rewards points
- Receive exclusive offers
- Get a free beignet upon joining
- Birthday offers
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Your Ultimate Brunch Companion! The Ruby Bennies Rewards App gives you everything you adore about Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Restaurants at your fingertips—join the waitlist, earn rewards, get exclusive offers, and enjoy the convenience of ordering your favorite dishes right from your phone. Join the Waitlist Get in line wherever you are. Order Pick Up & Delivery Conveniently order craveable Ruby favorites through the app for quick pick up and delivery. Get Exclusive Offers Enjoy a FREE order of beignets for joining, a special birthday offer annually, and other exclusive offers. Earn Rewards Whether you’re dining in or ordering online, you’ll earn points every step of the way.
HostnToast
Effortlessly plan and organize all aspects of your celebrations, from guest lists and invitations to menus and seating charts. Preserve cherished memories and details from your events.
- Party planning and organization
- Guest list and invitation management
- Menu and grocery list creation
- Seating chart design
- Memory preservation and sharing
- Expense tracking
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Hosting should feel joyful—not overwhelming. HostnToast brings every part of your celebration together in one beautifully organized place, from the first guest to the final memory. PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE • Create and organize parties in one place • Manage guest lists, invitations and RSVP responses • Keep track of important tasks and party details • Organize expenses and hosting notes CREATE THE PERFECT MENU • Plan food, beverages and courses • Find recipe inspiration • Build an organized grocery list from your menu • Keep recipes and shopping details together WELCOME EVERY GUEST • Track invitations and RSVP responses • Plan quantities using the number of guests attending • Create seating charts for round, square and rectangular tables • Assign and rearrange guests with ease PRESERVE THE MEMORIES When the celebration is over, move the party into Memories. Save favorite photos, meaningful moments and the details that made the occasion special. Create keepsake links so guests can revisit selected memories from the celebration. MEMBERSHIPS Your first complete party is complimentary. When you're ready to host again, choose the HostnToast annual membership that best fits the way you entertain. Available membership options and current pricing are displayed in the app at the time of purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. Whether you are hosting an intimate dinner, a birthday celebration, a holiday gathering or an unforgettable evening with friends, HostnToast helps you plan beautifully and remember it all. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ruby Bennies at none against HostnToast's 2. Ruby Bennies also leads on ratings volume (149 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. HostnToast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Ruby Bennies asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ruby Bennies against 5.0 for HostnToast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruby Bennies has 149 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ruby Bennies ships an update every 10 days, HostnToast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruby Bennies | HostnToast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (149 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Ruby Slipper Cafe, LLC | HostnToast LLC |
Customer experience
Ruby Bennies
HostnToast
In-app purchases
Ruby Bennies
No in-app purchases
HostnToast
- Socialite$49.991 Year
- Ultimate Socialite$89.991 Year
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