Comparison

Hardens vs DIGBY

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

Head to head
About

Hardens

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
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TELLING IT HOW IT IS! Your trusted guide to the UK's Best Restaurants + Avoid bad restaurants & discover brilliant ones + Founded 1991 + Trusted reviews and detailed ratings + Over 3,000 entries, updated in real time + New club with special benefits and access + Powerful search by price, food quality, cuisine + Book online (selected restaurants) + Journal meals out in your restaurant diary + Restaurant news, with constant updates + Browse curated collections of recommendations WHY YOU CAN TRUST OUR REVIEWS Decide where to eat based on socially sourced, carefully curated ratings and reviews. Votes are taken from 1,000s of fellow foodies, who take part annually in the Harden's Annual National Diners Poll. Harden's editors then carefully weed this data for cheats and distil the feedback into statistically-derived ratings and short reports quoting from diner feedback. Since 1991, we've been "telling it like it is" based on one of the UK's most detailed surveys of restaurant-goers. Each year, approximately, 8,000 ‘reporters’ (that's what we call diners who take part in the survey) contribute 50,000 reviews. And now you can even submit reports to us directly from the App. COVERING LONDON & THE UK With detailed coverage of the UK and London, the app features over 1,400 listings outside the capital, and more than 1,400 within London itself. (Outside London, that’s more listings than our rival, the Good Food Guide; and inside London, about five times as many reviews as the Good Food Guide!) INTRODUCING HARDEN’S CLUB (FREE & PLATINUM) Launching in early 2021 (pandemic allowing), Harden’s Platinum is a new level of Harden’s membership linking Harden’s community of diners with the UK’s best Restaurants and Hotels. + Gain access to a kitchen tour or an area that would otherwise be out-of-bounds. + Enjoy a perk like a complimentary course or glass of English Sparkling wine. + Access a special rate as a thank you when you spend more than average at a particular establishment You will also receive priority access and special rates when booking "Harden's Invites" events and online happenings. SUBSCRIBE TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR APP Although you can search for restaurants by name within the free version of the App, its powerful search features and constant updating of its restaurant data are only available to subscribers • Annual subscription - UK & London Restaurants, Pubs, & Cafés • Lasts one year (12 months from purchase) • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Visit https://www.hardens.com/terms-and-conditions for terms of use • Visit https://www.hardens.com/terms-and-conditions for privacy policy information

About

DIGBY

Manage your personal wine cellar, access exclusive English sparkling wine allocations, and discover VIP events. This app offers a flexible digital cellar and rewards your engagement with growing club tiers and premium privileges.

Highlights
  • Manage digital wine cellar
  • Exclusive wine allocations
  • Track club tier benefits
  • Discover VIP events
  • Vintage intelligence and recipes
  • Connect with wine community
Features
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Unlock exclusive allocations of our premium English sparkling wine, manage your personal wine cellar and discover VIP events in London and Arundel with the official Digby Club app. Welcome to Digby Club, a modern wine membership where your status grows automatically the more you explore and engage. Moving away from rigid, forced shipments, our app provides a completely flexible digital wine cellar, giving you total control over how and when you enjoy your allocation. It is the central Digby hub for a sophisticated luxury lifestyle, built on true insider access, community, and recognition. MAIN FEATURES • Manage Your Digital Cellar: Enjoy a flexible, personal wine allocation rather than forced shipments. Order bottles on demand, send premium gifts, or save your allocation to swap for rare, limited-release wines for higher tier members. • Track Your Tier Benefits: Easily browse our progressive club tiers. Watch your status grow automatically from enthusiast to ultimate insider as you engage, unlocking premium privileges, early event access, and member pricing. • Arundel, London & Beyond: Discover what's happening at our signature venues. Seamlessly view upcoming calendars and book your place for tasting experiences and exclusive partner events and tastings, and intimate winemaker dinners. • Vintage Intelligence & Recipes: Expand your knowledge of Digby Fine English. Access behind-the-scenes stories, ultimate hosting guides, comprehensive vintage information, and expert recipe suggestions curated to pair beautifully with your collection. • A Distinctive Wine Community: Connect with a network centred around premium English wine culture, enjoying unique lifestyle experiences through a curated selection of luxury UK-wide partners. You must be 18 or over to use Digby. Memberships and orders deliver physical wine and real-world experiences. Drink responsibly. drinkaware.co.uk

Screenshots

Hardens4 screens
DIGBY2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DIGBY at 5.0 against Hardens's 3.5. DIGBY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Hardens's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Hardens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per year. DIGBY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIGBY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardens ships an update every 2 months, DIGBY every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hardens versus DIGBY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardensDIGBY
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHardens LtdDIGBY FINE ENGLISH LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hardens

Subscriptions2
  • Annual UK + London Restaurants$7.491 Year
  • Annual UK + London Restaurants$9.991 Year
None

DIGBY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardens free?
Hardens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIGBY free?
DIGBY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardens or DIGBY?
DIGBY is rated higher. Hardens averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DIGBY averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hardens or DIGBY have ads?
Neither Hardens nor DIGBY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hardens or DIGBY?
Hardens ships an update every 2 months, and DIGBY every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hardens was updated on October 26, 2026 and DIGBY on October 25, 2026.

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