Report updated Apr 24, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Eater is an established food & drink app that is completely free. With a 4.7/5 rating from 45 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Eater?

Eater is a restaurant discovery platform by Vox Media that provides curated dining recommendations from editors, chefs, and industry experts. The app enables users to search for restaurants, manage personal lists, and book reservations directly within the interface.

Current Momentum

v2.9 · 2w ago

Intense

Last updated 14d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Food & Drink

No ranking data

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Curated RecommendationsStandard

Access restaurant picks and reviews vetted by Eater editors and industry insiders.

Smart SearchStandard

Utilize an intuitive search function to find dining options based on location and personal preferences.

List ManagementStandard

Create, organize, and share custom lists of favorite dining spots with friends.

Direct BookingStandard

Reserve tables at recommended restaurants without leaving the app.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

Vox Media, Inc. app icon 1
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Vox Media, Inc. app icon 3
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Vox Media

(102)

Curating expert-led dining recommendations and cultural journalism for a mobile-first audience. Bridging the gap between digital lifestyle content and real-world experiences.

Portfolio

3

Apps

Free 2
Magazines & Newspapers50%
Food & Drink50%

Explore the full Vox Media report

Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Vox Media.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Eater?

Where is it available?

Localized markets (1)

United States

How's The Food & Drink Market?

How does it evolve in the Food & Drink market?

Rank progression

18 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Eater

Key Takeaways

Eater effectively bridges the gap between editorial restaurant discovery and functional utility by integrating reservation booking and personal list management.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Eater, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Eater Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 24, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-groupninemedia-eater

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