# Sterling vs Bitezzz

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sterling at 22 against Bitezzz's 2. Bitezzz's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sterling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bitezzz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sterling against 5.0 for Bitezzz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sterling has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sterling ships an update every 2 weeks, Bitezzz every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sterling | Bitezzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sterling-dine-with-confidence/id6765960448/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitezzz/id6770351616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panda Taps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744998505) | [Vitalsense App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660458372) |

## What reviewers say

### Sterling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sterling-dine-with-confidence/id6765960448)

Discover restaurants based on official public health inspection data. View transparent, traceable scores and detailed inspection histories to make informed dining choices. Find eateries that meet your cleanliness standards.

**Highlights:** Map-based restaurant discovery, Transparent 0-100 health score, Full inspection history, Search by violation type, Health-filter packs (Pro), Inspection update alerts (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sterling Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Sterling Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Bitezzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitezzz/id6770351616)

Discover restaurant health inspection data from public records. View violations, scores, and inspection dates for nearby eateries. Upgrade for expanded search and full details.

**Highlights:** Nearby restaurant search, Health inspection history, View violations and scores, Map view of restaurants, Expanded search radius (Premium), Full inspection detail access (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bitezzz Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Bitezzz Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sterling free?

Sterling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bitezzz free?

Bitezzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sterling or Bitezzz?

Bitezzz is rated higher. Sterling averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Bitezzz averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sterling or Bitezzz have ads?

Neither Sterling nor Bitezzz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sterling or Bitezzz?

Sterling ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bitezzz every 11 days. Most recently, Sterling was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bitezzz on November 9, 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.*