# Hardens vs FOODING®

The clearest difference is rating: FOODING® at 4.7 against Hardens's 3.5. FOODING® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (320 vs 4). Hardens's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hardens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per year. FOODING® asks for nothing beyond the download.

FOODING® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOODING® has 320 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Hardens's written reviews are positive against 71% of FOODING®'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hardens | FOODING® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardens-restaurant-guide/id949622414/reviews) | **[4.7 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fooding/id6445838039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **320** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 91 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hardens Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/365310174) | [lefooding.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/397137718) |

## What reviewers say

### Hardens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardens-restaurant-guide/id949622414)

Discover brilliant restaurants and avoid disappointing ones with this trusted guide to the UK's dining scene. Features detailed ratings, real-time updates, and curated collections to help you find your next meal.

**Highlights:** Trusted restaurant reviews, Detailed ratings and reports, Over 3,000 updated entries, Powerful search filters, Curated collections, Restaurant diary, Club benefits and access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual UK + London Restaurants | $7.49 | per year |
| Annual UK + London Restaurants | $9.99 | per year |


### FOODING®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fooding/id6445838039)

Discover over 2,000 curated restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, and cellars across France with a geolocation map. Find new additions and favorite spots near you, with advanced search filters and easy reservation options. Personalize your experience with a "My Fooding" account to save and share lists.

**Highlights:** Geolocation map of 2,000+ venues, Hundreds of new additions annually, Efficient search with precise filters, One-click restaurant reservations, Personalized "My Fooding" account, Save and share favorite places

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hardens free?

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

### Is FOODING® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hardens or FOODING®?

FOODING® is rated higher. Hardens averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FOODING® averages 4.7 from 320 ratings.

### Do Hardens or FOODING® have ads?

Neither Hardens nor FOODING® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hardens or FOODING®?

Hardens ships an update every 2 months, and FOODING® every 2 months. Most recently, Hardens was updated on November 11, 2026 and FOODING® on November 12, 2026.

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