Comparison

EatLove vs Carrot Express

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

Head to head
About

EatLove

This app acts as a personal nutrition operating system, offering personalized meal recommendations based on your dietary needs and health goals. It provides a vast recipe library, grocery lists, and integration with delivery services to simplify healthy eating.

Highlights
  • AI-powered meal recommendations
  • Dietitian-curated recipe library
  • Customizable grocery lists
  • Restaurant menu integration
  • Secure chat with nutrition professionals
  • Food logging and tracking
Features
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The power of our nutrition operating system in the palm of your hand. NOTE: This app is designed for individuals invited by an EatLove provider. EatLove is a dynamic, personal nutrition operating system for the 200 decisions you make every day around food and diet. LENA®, our nutrition intelligence engine, evaluates 4 million dietary factors instantly to deliver meal recommendations specifically for you. Our platform includes everything you need to put healthy meals on the table: 5,000+ dietitian-curated recipes, a customizable grocery list, restaurant menus, and seamless ingredient delivery through partners like Instacart and Amazon. For the first time, your nutrition profile is directly connected to your grocery basket via your very own 24/7 meal feed. And you can swap out any recipe for options that fit within your nutrition parameters. Our comprehensive platform bridges the gap between science-backed guidelines and your lifestyle including time, budget, health conditions, and preferences. EatLove’s integrated food log makes tracking simple and guides small, daily improvements. Instant feedback is available from the nutritional professional or coach managing your account. Our built-in chat is 100% secure and HIPAA compliant. Low carb, plant-based, or diabetes-friendly options? No problem! Managing food allergies? We’ll show you delicious meals you can eat. Looking for smart choices at nearby restaurants that fit macronutrient targets, we’ve got you covered! WHY EATLOVE EatLove provides all the tools and all the intelligence necessary to accomplish your health goals in a simple and intuitive app, which is accessible through your account with an EatLove provider. * Huge library of 5,000+ delicious and beautifully photographed recipes, curated by EatLove dietitians. * Support for over 30+ health conditions and lifestyle goals, including diabetes, heart disease, weight loss, pregnancy, food allergies, muscle gain, fat loss, and more. * Meal recommendations personalized to your anthropometrics and family size, including members ages, weights and serving needs. * Food waste is optimized and meal plans keep the ingredient cost down. Average cost per serving in the database is $3.89. * Make the right amount of food for your whole family. Batch cook and plan with leftovers. * Log your food daily directly from your meal plan, or from our 200,000 branded items and restaurant foods. * Get instant feedback and share files securely with your nutritional professional or coach with built-in chat. * Order groceries online through Amazon and Instacart where available and the list is growing.

About

Carrot Express

Order healthy and delicious food for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards and points with every purchase. Easily reorder your favorite meals with a single click.

Highlights
  • Order for pickup or delivery
  • Earn rewards points
  • Schedule orders
  • Easy reordering
  • Signup and birthday rewards
Features
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Order ahead, receive surprise perks, and earn rewards on your fresh, healthy favorites. Download it today for free and you'll be able to: • Join our rewards program and begin earning rewards today. • Find a Carrot that's closest to your location. • Check out our menu. • View your member account balance and your rewards. • Add stored value to your account at any time with the recharge feature. • Check in to let us know you've arrived - and get points for visits. • Get notifications from us announcing new menu items, special events, and more!

Screenshots

EatLove4 screens
Carrot Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EatLove at 82% against Carrot Express's 19%. EatLove also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Carrot Express's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (175 vs 41). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EatLove holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 175 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of EatLove's written reviews are positive against 19% of Carrot Express's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EatLove ships an update every 20 months, Carrot Express every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EatLove versus Carrot Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEatLoveCarrot Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (41 ratings) — better3.1 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better19.1% of reviews
Number of ratings41175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGYFS Inc.Carrot Express

Customer experience

EatLove

All ratings40 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%

Carrot Express

All ratings171 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative46.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral14.7%
Negative66.2%

Bugs and requests

EatLove

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Carrot Express

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App glitches when placing orders
  • Promo codes fail to apply
  • Order status updates not functioning
  • Cannot cancel or change orders
  • Delivery option automatically reverts to pickup
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  • Rewards redemption shows 'Invalid Authentication Token' error
  • Orders not sent to restaurant
  • Delivery tracking unavailable despite confirmation
  • Navigation buttons don't always respond
  • Automatic tip re-adds after removal
  • Menu customization options missing

Requested features

9 requests
  • Apple Pay integration
  • Ability to add special instructions and customizations
  • Improved order tracking and delivery status updates
  • Order cancellation and modification in app
  • Direct contact with delivery drivers
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  • Better app navigation and modernized UI
  • Toast app integration or migration
  • Add extra protein and customization options
  • Loyalty points migration from previous system

In-app purchases

None

EatLove

No in-app purchases

None

Carrot Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EatLove free?
EatLove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carrot Express free?
Carrot Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EatLove or Carrot Express?
EatLove is rated higher. EatLove averages 4.4 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Carrot Express averages 3.1 from 175 ratings.
Do EatLove or Carrot Express have ads?
Neither EatLove nor Carrot Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EatLove or Carrot Express?
EatLove ships an update every 20 months, and Carrot Express every 2 months. Most recently, EatLove was updated on October 24, 2026 and Carrot Express on October 21, 2026.

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