Comparison

CleanEats vs EatSafe NYC

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

Head to head
About

CleanEats

This app helps you find safe places to eat in NYC by providing instant access to restaurant health inspection grades. It offers a simple EAT or SKIP verdict based on grades and vermin history, with offline search and GPS mapping.

Highlights
  • Instant offline search of NYC restaurant health grades
  • GPS map with EAT (green) and SKIP (red) pins
  • Vermin violation flagging
  • Full inspection history and grade trends
  • Customizable filters for grades, vermin history, and cuisine
  • Daily data updates from NYC Open Data
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CleanEats cuts through the noise and tells you one thing: should you eat here? The official NYC health inspection site is slow, hard to search, and doesn't work by GPS. CleanEats fixes all of that — open the app, see what's safe on your block, and make a smarter choice before you walk in. HOW IT WORKS CleanEats downloads the full NYC restaurant inspection database — 30,000+ restaurants — directly to your phone. All searches are instant and work completely offline. No backend server, no waiting. Every restaurant gets a simple verdict: EAT or SKIP. EAT = only A grades, no vermin violations in the past 2 years (configurable) SKIP = failed grades, vermin history, or both EAT OR SKIP - Green pins = EAT. Red pins = SKIP. See the whole block at a glance. - Only about 42% of NYC restaurants pass the full test — now you'll know which ones. - Vermin flag surfaces roach, mice, rat, and pest violations specifically - Projected grades for ungraded inspections based on numeric score SEARCH & DISCOVER - GPS map shows restaurants near you with instant R-tree spatial queries - Full-text search by name, address, or cuisine — results sorted by distance - Browse by neighborhood, filter by cuisine type (all NYC cuisines supported) FULL INSPECTION HISTORY - Every inspection, every violation, fully expandable - Vermin indicators on every inspection row - See the grade trend over time — not just the current letter on the door POWERFUL FILTERS - Toggle which grades qualify: A, B, C, or Pending - Allow or block restaurants with vermin history - Set qualification period: 1, 2, or 3 years of history - Filter by cuisine type - Hide SKIP restaurants from the map entirely - All filters persist across sessions FRESH DATA, DAILY - Database updated daily via NYC Open Data (DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results) - ~11MB download, checks for updates on every launch - WiFi-only download option to protect your mobile data - Works fully offline after first download DATA SOURCE All inspection data comes from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Restaurant Inspection Results dataset (NYC Open Data, dataset 43nn-pn8j). Public domain. Built by LaserBoy Studios.

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

CleanEats4 screens
EatSafe NYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EatSafe NYC at none against CleanEats's 3. EatSafe NYC also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. CleanEats sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EatSafe NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CleanEats versus EatSafe NYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanEatsEatSafe NYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaserBoyVogue Fabrics

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CleanEats

One-time3
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Medium Support$4.99
  • Large Support$9.99
None

EatSafe NYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CleanEats free?
CleanEats 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 CleanEats or EatSafe NYC have ads?
Neither CleanEats nor EatSafe NYC shows ads.

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