Comparison

Feaster vs Ambient Social

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

Head to head
About

Feaster

A social platform for food lovers to share restaurant and dish recommendations. Discover new places through a map-based interface and connect with other food enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Social food sharing
  • Restaurant recommendations
  • Dish sharing
  • Map-based discovery
  • Connect with foodies
Features
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The purpose of Feaster is to create a social platform for food enthusiasts to share their favorite restaurants and dishes, and provide a map-based experience to interact with their fellow aficionados.

About

Ambient Social

Discover local restaurants based on your location and preferences. Find trending spots, new openings, and search by atmosphere. Track your dining history and earn achievements.

Highlights
  • Personalized restaurant feed
  • Trending and new openings
  • AI-powered vibe search
  • Interactive map browsing
  • Track dining history
  • Earn achievements
Features
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Ambient is your personal city dining guide. Discover places worth trying, get inspired by a feed of restaurants around you, and turn every night out into something special. DISCOVER THE BEST NEARBY Ambient surfaces restaurants near you based on your location and taste. Your personalized feed adapts to what you love — from cozy coffee shops to rooftop cocktail bars. TRENDING & NEW OPENINGS Be the first to know about the hottest new spots and best new openings. See what's recommended and talked about — from the best brunch in SoHo to the newest ramen in the East Village. SEARCH BY VIBE Smart AI search understands what you're in the mood for: "romantic dinner for two," "rooftop with sunset views," or "cozy brunch spot." Filter by cuisine, location, and atmosphere — Cozy, Romantic, Rooftop, Date Night, and more. MAP AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Browse restaurants on an interactive map, get directions in one tap, and find your way around the neighborhood with ease. KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU'VE TRIED Build your own list of places you've been. Return to your favorites and watch your dining history grow. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock badges and statuses — from First Bite to NYC Insider and Ambient Legend. The more you explore, the higher your level as a city taster. CREATE YOUR PROFILE Add a photo, mark your favorite spot, and get recommendations made just for you. Download Ambient and discover the city one bite at a time.

Screenshots

Feaster4 screens
Ambient Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ambient Social at 19 against Feaster's 4. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Feaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Feaster versus Ambient Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeasterAmbient Social
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings419 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFeaster LLCAmbient Social LLC

Customer experience

Feaster

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ambient Social

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Feaster

No in-app purchases

None

Ambient Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Feaster free?
Feaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ambient Social free?
Ambient Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Feaster or Ambient Social?
Feaster is rated higher. Feaster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ambient Social averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Feaster or Ambient Social have ads?
Neither Feaster nor Ambient Social shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Feaster or Ambient Social?
Feaster ships an update weekly, and Ambient Social weekly. Most recently, Feaster was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ambient Social on October 24, 2026.

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