Comparison

DINR vs Star Baker

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

Head to head
About

DINR

Discover and book same-day reservations at exclusive, top-tier restaurants, including Michelin-starred establishments. This platform offers a highly curated selection of dining experiences, ensuring quality and unique culinary adventures.

Highlights
  • Same-day reservations
  • Michelin guide restaurants
  • Curated dining experiences
  • Vetted restaurant selection
  • Exclusive culinary destinations
Features
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DINR is your access to Canada’s best restaurants, reservations, culinary events and stories. CANADA’S BEST. CAREFULLY CURATED. Not every restaurant can join DINR. Our collection is invite-only and selected on merit, from celebrated institutions to exciting new openings. Restaurants never pay to be featured, so every place you discover is there because we believe it’s worth experiencing. PROUDLY CANADIAN DINR is Canadian-owned and built, with deep roots in the country’s restaurant community. We’re also the Operating Partner of Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants. MORE THAN RESERVATIONS Go beyond booking a table with DINR Supper Club, Dining Series, chef collaborations, exclusive culinary events and original stories featuring the restaurants and people shaping dining culture. GET MORE WITH DINR PREMIUM Premium Members unlock: • First access to sought-after reservations and exclusive seats • Concierge-like support for hard-to-get restaurants • First access to DINR events and chef collaborations • Exclusive hotel, wine, travel and lifestyle benefits • DINR Drops, special releases, stories and more • Aeroplan points on eligible reservations, events, purchases and more DINR also partners with leading premium and loyalty brands to bring members even more access, benefits and experiences. Exceptional restaurants. Better access. More worth experiencing. Welcome to DINR.

About

Star Baker

Learn to bake a variety of recipes, from simple cookies to complex pastries, with guided steps and skill-building challenges. Offers flavor customization and allergy-friendly options.

Highlights
  • Progressive baking challenges
  • Skill badge system
  • Flavor customization
  • Allergy substitute information
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • User-friendly design
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Hey, Future Star Baker! I'm Amy! When I built this app, I didn't know how to bake. I always watched THAT baking show on TV and had the audacity to think "I can do that." I scoured through every episode and wrote down the different components they mentioned: Genoise, Bavarois, Creme Pat. I organized them all into a program to learn how to bake. 2 years later, I can mostly laminate dough, my buttercreams mostly don't split, and I forgot what a soggy bottom is (except of course getting out of a kayak). I made this app to document my journey and to help you if you want to pretend you're baking in a tent too. Whether you're a rookie baker or a seasoned pro, there's always room to rise! FUN and CHALLENGING BAKING PROGRAM This program is designed to go from easy to challenging. Each level is designed with customized challenges to teach you the skills you need to get to the next level. Start with a basic birthday cake and sparkling sugar cookies and keep baking until you're making perfect pavlovas and beautiful brioche. FLAVOUR OPTIONS and ALLERGY SUBSTITUTES I have included some recipes I like but I offer information on how to swap out nuts or change up the flavours if you have preferences or can't find an ingredient. ACE CHALLENGES, EARN SKILLS BADGES Complete challenges for each level and earn different baking skill badges. Collect baking skills such as "Windowpane test" or "Stiff peaks." Don't know what those are? Find out! Track your badges and level progress in your custom dashboard. HELP ALONG THE WAY Designed to guide and help you throughout with simple steps and tips and tricks when you need them. Recipes are broken down into easy steps with clear guidance. Videos coming soon! GORGEOUS DESIGN and USER EXPERIENCE Not to toot my own horn but she's beautiful: colourful, delicious photos and clean, user-friendly design. The recipes have been tested by myself and beta testers. I have an Instagram story where I messed up 6 caramels in a row if you need proof. NO SUBSCRIPTION MODEL EVER The price you see will always be the price. I will never ask you to pay a monthly subscription or ask you to sign up with an email or password. Your app purchase gets you the entire program and all future updates.

Screenshots

DINR4 screens
Star Baker4 screens

Verdict

The call

DINR and Star Baker both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Star Baker's written reviews are positive against 31% of DINR's. DINR's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (46 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

DINR is free to download; Star Baker costs $3.99 up front. 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 — 4.9 for DINR against 5.0 for Star Baker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DINR has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of DINR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Star Baker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DINR ships an update every 3 weeks, Star Baker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DINR versus Star Baker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDINRStar Baker
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (46 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeTheSomm Inc.Amy Stuart

Customer experience

DINR

All ratings46 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative64.1%

Star Baker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DINR

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App freezes when trying to book
  • Unable to cancel reservations through the app
  • Long loading times on the home page
  • Notifications lead to booking opportunities being lost
Show 4 more
  • App cancels reservations randomly
  • Restaurant does not have record of reservation
  • App attempts to open other random apps
  • Login issues and relogging required

Requested features

8 requests
  • Expand restaurant options to more cities
  • Allow location changes to search in other cities
  • Implement a search function for restaurants
  • Add ability to book reservations further in advance
  • Modernize signup with AppleID/ApplePay
Show 3 more
  • Improve notification system for openings
  • Allow users to see past reservations
  • Parameterize times, dates, and party size for searches

Star Baker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DINR

No in-app purchases

None

Star Baker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DINR free?
DINR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Baker free?
Star Baker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DINR or Star Baker?
Star Baker is rated higher. DINR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Star Baker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DINR or Star Baker have ads?
Neither DINR nor Star Baker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DINR or Star Baker?
DINR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Star Baker every 5 weeks. Most recently, DINR was updated on October 16, 2026 and Star Baker on October 9, 2026.

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