Comparison

NomNow vs Makkan

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

Head to head
About

NomNow

Discover restaurants using natural voice commands. Simply speak your craving, and get instant, relevant matches with ratings, prices, and directions. Explore results on an interactive map for a seamless food-finding experience.

Highlights
  • Voice-powered search
  • Natural language requests
  • Instant restaurant matches
  • Ratings, price, and distance display
  • One-tap navigation
  • Interactive map view
  • Hands-free operation
Features
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Speak your craving, find your food. NomNow is a voice-first restaurant discovery app that understands natural requests like "good ramen nearby" or "cheap Thai food open late." HOW IT WORKS • Tap the waveform and speak your craving • Get the 3 best restaurant matches instantly • See ratings, prices, and distance at a glance • One tap to navigate with Apple Maps or Google Maps INTERACTIVE MAP VIEW See all your results on a live map with your current location. Tap any pin for details, or keep searching by voice while exploring the map—no need to switch screens. NATURAL VOICE SEARCH No menus to browse, no filters to set. Just say what you want: • "Best tacos around here" • "Italian open late" • "Vegetarian options" • "Coffee with a drive-thru" SMART RESULTS AI-powered search understands your intent and ranks results by what matters—rating, price, distance, and relevance to your request. HANDS-FREE NAVIGATION Select a restaurant by voice ("open number one") and launch directions in your preferred maps app. Perfect for when you're hungry and on the go.

About

Makkan

Discover and book tables at local restaurants with ease. This app allows you to search for dining spots, select your preferred table, and even pre-order food to save time. Manage all your reservations in one place for a smoother dining experience.

Highlights
  • Search and discover restaurants
  • Easy table booking
  • Table selection
  • Pre-order food
  • Booking management
  • Location-based results
Features
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**Makkan – Restaurant Booking Made Easy** Makkan is a simple and convenient app that helps you discover restaurants and reserve tables. Whether you're planning a casual outing or a special gathering, Makkan makes booking your table quick and easy. **Key Features** • **Search & Discover Restaurants** Browse or search for restaurants near you . • **Easy Table Booking** Reserve your table in just a few steps by selecting date, time, and number of guests. • **Table Selection** Choose your preferred table or use auto-assignment for a faster booking experience. • **Pre-Order Food (Optional)** Order your meals in advance to save time when you arrive. • **Booking Management** View your reservations and track their status easily. • **Location-Based Results** Find nearby restaurants based on your current location. **Availability** Makkan is currently available in Iraq. Makkan is designed to make your dining experience smoother, faster, and more organized.

Screenshots

NomNow4 screens
Makkan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NomNow at every 11 days against Makkan's monthly. NomNow also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NomNow against 5.0 for Makkan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NomNow ships an update every 11 days, Makkan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NomNow versus Makkan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomNowMakkan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB106 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerinder SABHARWALRawand Majeed

Customer experience

NomNow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Makkan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NomNow

No in-app purchases

None

Makkan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NomNow free?
NomNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Makkan free?
Makkan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NomNow or Makkan?
NomNow and Makkan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do NomNow or Makkan have ads?
Neither NomNow nor Makkan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NomNow or Makkan?
NomNow ships an update every 11 days, and Makkan monthly. Most recently, NomNow was updated on October 22, 2026 and Makkan on October 25, 2026.

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