NextGrab vs Plate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NextGrab
Discover surprise bags from local businesses at a discounted price. Uncover unique items while supporting local commerce and helping to reduce waste. Join the movement to grab great finds near you.
- Discover surprise bags
- Save money on local products
- Support local businesses
- Reduce food and product waste
- Find unique items
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NextGrab makes it easy to save money and fight waste! Discover surprise bags filled with amazing items from local businesses at a fraction of the price. From delicious treats to unique products, you never know what great finds you’ll uncover. Support local businesses Get amazing deals Help reduce waste and make a positive impact Join the movement. Download NextGrab today and start grabbing surprises near you!
Plate
Easily discover and book tables at restaurants with real-time availability. Get personalized recommendations, manage waitlists, and integrate reservations with your calendar. Enjoy a seamless dining experience with features like guest management and loyalty rewards.
- Smart restaurant discovery
- Instant table booking
- Waitlist management
- Personalized recommendations
- Calendar integration
- Guest management
- Loyalty program
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Discover and book your perfect dining experience with Plate - the ultimate restaurant reservation app that puts the world's finest restaurants at your fingertips. What Makes Plate Special: Smart Restaurant Discovery - Find hidden gems and popular spots based on your location, cuisine preferences, and dining style Instant Table Booking - Reserve tables in seconds with real-time availability updates Waitlist Management - Join waitlists for busy restaurants and get notified when your table is ready Personalized Recommendations - Get curated suggestions based on your dining history and preferences Calendar Integration - Seamlessly add reservations to your calendar with automatic reminders Guest Management - Easily manage group bookings and share reservations with friends Key Features: Real-time Availability - See live table availability and book instantly Location-based Search - Find restaurants near you with integrated maps Cuisine Categories - Browse by cuisine type, price range, and dining atmosphere User Reviews & Ratings - Make informed decisions with authentic diner experiences Loyalty Program - Earn rewards and exclusive offers at your favorite restaurants Social Features - Share your dining experiences and discover new places through friends Perfect For: Food enthusiasts exploring new culinary experiences Busy professionals who need quick, reliable reservations Groups planning special occasions and celebrations Travelers discovering local dining gems Anyone who loves great food and seamless dining experiences Download now and start your culinary journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plate at 100% against NextGrab's 0%. NextGrab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
NextGrab holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of NextGrab's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
NextGrab ships an update every 8 days, Plate fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | NextGrab | Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | 4.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NextGrab | Ryan El Alam |
Customer experience
NextGrab
Plate
In-app purchases
NextGrab
No in-app purchases
Plate
No in-app purchases
