# PLATE vs grumbl.

The clearest difference is ads: PLATE at none against grumbl.'s shown. PLATE also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). grumbl.'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PLATE against 5.0 for grumbl.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PLATE ships an update every 3 weeks, grumbl. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLATE | grumbl. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-everyone-eats/id6763186478/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumbl/id6772917460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aidan Giacobello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895205991) | [Austin Shin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772917462) |

## What reviewers say

### PLATE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-everyone-eats/id6763186478)

This social app allows users to share photos and details of their meals with friends. Users can categorize meals, tag friends, and create a visual history of their food experiences, fostering connection through shared dining moments.

**Highlights:** Share daily meal photos, Categorize meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.), Tag friends in posts, Add optional ratings, Include location details, Create a visual food history, Connect with friends through food

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### grumbl.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumbl/id6772917460)

This app helps you remember the meals you've eaten by letting you log them with photos. It automatically detects the date and time and allows you to add notes, making it easy to recall past dining experiences without any judgment or complex forms.

**Highlights:** Photo-based meal logging, Automatic date/time detection, On-device camera roll import, Searchable notes and places, Meal rating and grouping, Local data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLATE free?

PLATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is grumbl. free?

grumbl. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PLATE or grumbl.?

PLATE and grumbl. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do PLATE or grumbl. have ads?

grumbl. shows ads; PLATE does not.

### Which is updated more often, PLATE or grumbl.?

PLATE ships an update every 3 weeks, and grumbl. every 2 days. Most recently, PLATE was updated on October 19, 2026 and grumbl. on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*