Comparison

CleanPlate vs EatSafe NYC

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

Head to head
About

CleanPlate

Features
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CleanPlate shows you a restaurant's health inspection grade before you decide to eat there. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at a restaurant sign - CleanPlate reads it and instantly pulls up the latest health inspection grade from official city records. Or search any restaurant by name or address. FEATURES β€’ Scan any restaurant sign with your camera β€’ Search by name or address β€’ Browse restaurants near you in a list or on an interactive map β€’ Save favorites and get notified when they're re-inspected β€’ Filter by grade, cuisine type, or distance β€’ Discover freshly inspected restaurants nearby β€’ Works offline for recent searches CITIES SUPPORTED β€’ New York City (NYC Health Department) β€’ San Francisco (SF Department of Public Health) β€’ Seattle / King County (King County Public Health) β€’ Colorado β€” Boulder, Tri-County area (CO Dept. of Public Health) β€’ New York State (NY State Dept. of Health) More cities coming soon β€” tap "Request coverage" in the app to vote for yours. GRADES EXPLAINED Grades come directly from official city health department records and are updated regularly. β€’ A - passed inspection with minimal violations β€’ B - moderate violations found; restaurant has 30 days to correct them β€’ C - significant violations; re-inspection required β€’ Z / Pending β€” grade pending after re-inspection NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED Just open the app and start exploring. No account, no email, no subscription required to search.

About

EatSafe NYC

Features
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EatSafe NYC helps you make smarter dining decisions by showing official New York City restaurant health inspection grades in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Instead of digging through complex reports, you get simple, reliable insights that help you choose where to eat with confidence. Find restaurants near you Open the app to instantly see restaurants around you on a map. Each location shows its latest inspection grade so you can quickly decide where to go. Search any restaurant Search by name, cuisine, or area and instantly view grades, inspection scores, and key details. Understand grades at a glance We simplify NYC’s inspection system so it’s easy to understand: A means 0 to 13 points B means 14 to 27 points C means 28 or more points Lower score means better hygiene. Clear inspection insights We translate official inspection findings into simple language so you can understand: What issues were found How serious they were What the restaurant got right No technical jargon, just useful information. Save your favorite places Keep track of restaurants you visit or want to revisit. Quickly check their latest grade before dining or ordering. Fast and simple experience The app is designed to be quick, clean, and easy to use: Fast loading nearby results Simple navigation Reliable performance Saved restaurants remain available even with limited connectivity. Built on official NYC data EatSafe NYC uses publicly available New York City health inspection data. We process and organize this data to make it more accessible and useful. Eat with confidence. Make informed decisions. Stay aware of restaurant safety standards across New York City.

Screenshots

CleanPlate4 screens
EatSafe NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EatSafe NYC at none against CleanPlate's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CleanPlate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EatSafe NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
CleanPlate versus EatSafe NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanPlateEatSafe NYC
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTejas BhagatVogue Fabrics

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CleanPlate

One-time1
  • CleanPlate Pro$2.99
None

EatSafe NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CleanPlate free?
CleanPlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EatSafe NYC free?
EatSafe NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CleanPlate or EatSafe NYC have ads?
Neither CleanPlate nor EatSafe NYC shows ads.

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