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Head-to-head

talabat vs HungerStation

talabat 4.6★ · Free to download 65
Winner talabat
HungerStation 4.4★ · Free to download 60

While both apps face similar complaints regarding pricing and delivery, talabat has a slight edge due to its higher lifetime rating and more frequent positive mentions of ease of use and speed, despite its customer service issues.

Full reviews: talabat · HungerStation

Both talabat and HungerStation are food delivery apps with similar user complaints about high prices, delivery delays, and poor customer service. talabat, with a slightly higher lifetime rating, is often praised for its ease of use and speed, while HungerStation users appreciate its cash payment option and occasional free delivery offers.

Head to head

Features tieR3R6R8R15
talabat talabat users appreciate its comprehensive access to many restaurants and ease of use R26. However, some users wish for more electronic stores R8, the ability to choose specific restaurant branches R6, and better reward point utility R3. There are also requests for new payment options like Tamara R15.
HungerStation HungerStation is praised for supporting cash payments and offering free delivery for a year to some users . However, users desire features like dark mode, a favorite section on the navigation bar , and the ability to add comments to restaurant reviews . Some also report issues with the 'HungerStation Market' showing unavailable items and a lack of options to add restaurants or dishes as favorites .
Ease of Use edge: talabatR11R26R36R37
talabat Many talabat users find the app easy to use and a 'life saver' R26R11. However, recent updates have caused the app to crash on iOS 15 R37 and exit when entering restaurants . Some users also complain about the app showing closed stores and issues with payment processing R36.
HungerStation HungerStation is generally considered easy to use by some . However, users report issues with the app not updating and credit card payment problems .
Reliability (Delivery & Order Accuracy) tieR4R13R39R42
talabat talabat users frequently report issues with orders not arriving R4, being delivered to the wrong location R4, or being canceled without explanation . There are also complaints about receiving incorrect items, such as chicken instead of meat R13, and food arriving late R39R42.
HungerStation HungerStation users commonly experience significant delivery delays . Orders are sometimes incorrect or incomplete . Drivers have been reported to mark orders as complete before delivery or cancel orders .
Price/Value tieR20R24R25R29
talabat Many talabat users complain about inflated prices, stating that items are more expensive than in actual restaurants or other delivery apps R20R29R43R53. High delivery fees are also a frequent concern R24R25R42R43.
HungerStation HungerStation users consistently report that prices are higher than original restaurant prices, sometimes by as much as 20% . Delivery fees are also a point of contention, with some users paying for a free delivery subscription but still being charged .
Customer Support tieR7R10R13R16
talabat talabat's customer service receives overwhelmingly negative feedback. Users report unhelpful chat bots R7, difficulty getting in touch R21, no response to complaints R13, and a lack of follow-up R13. There are also serious accusations of money being deducted randomly R16, accounts being closed without reason R10, and refunds not being processed for canceled orders R10.
HungerStation HungerStation's customer service is also a major pain point. Users describe it as unprofessional , difficult to contact , and unresponsive to issues . There are reports of customer service dismissing serious complaints like spoiled food and failing to process refunds for undelivered orders .
Pick talabat if

Pick talabat if you prioritize a generally easy-to-use interface and faster delivery in some regions, and are willing to overlook potential issues with customer service and inflated prices R26.

Pick HungerStation if

Pick HungerStation if you prefer the option of cash on delivery and appreciate occasional free delivery offers, and are prepared for potential delays and customer service challenges .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, especially regarding customer service, pricing, and delivery reliability. The positive reviews for both are often short and less detailed, making it challenging to draw strong conclusions on some dimensions.

Frequently asked

Are talabat and HungerStation expensive?
Yes, both talabat and HungerStation are frequently criticized by users for having higher prices than actual restaurants and other delivery apps, with some items on talabat being almost double the price and HungerStation prices being up to 20% higher R20R29R43R53.
Which app has better customer service?
Neither app stands out for good customer service; both talabat and HungerStation receive extensive complaints about unhelpful support, difficulty contacting representatives, and unresolved issues like incorrect orders or unfulfilled refunds R7R13R16R21.
Do talabat and HungerStation have delivery problems?
Yes, both apps have significant delivery problems, with users reporting frequent delays R39R42, orders not arriving R4, and incorrect items being delivered R13.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] talabat 3/5 · US Reward points: Points are useless can barely get anything stop making it limited to 1 store make it free delivery for 500 points or something but all these reward points are useless
  2. [R6] talabat 3/5 · US Bring back agnii: Recently agnii stopped delivering in talabat and you can’t even choose what branch to order from and their website doesn’t work bring back or I won’t use talabat😭😭😭😭😭😭this ruined my experience in talabat
  3. [R8] talabat 5/5 · US Electronics stores for Kurdistan, Duhok: I sincerely hope that the dear Talabat app will support electronics stores in Kurdistan, specifically Duhok, more extensively, because literally there are no electronics stores (phones, games, etc.) available. · translated
  4. [R15] talabat 3/5 · US A: Hope you have Tamara like other apps
  5. [R11] talabat 5/5 · US Talabat: One of the best apps, it saves us a lot of time and makes things easier. · translated
  6. [R26] talabat 5/5 · US wonderful: easy to use , i’m from out of country and this is a life save in uae !!
  7. [R36] talabat 3/5 · GB Payments are inconsistent: Tried to pay using three different cards - credit and debit - and all three declined. Hardly the first time we have had trouble paying online - so if we don’t have cash then I guess we go hungry.
  8. [R37] talabat 1/5 · US App keep crashing: App Crash on ios 15 and can not open
  9. [R4] talabat 1/5 · US The worst: I ordered and it didn’t came it went to another location and when I told them my location they went to a different location and never gave my money back scammers
  10. [R13] talabat 1/5 · US Failure: Many times I've filed a complaint without any response or follow-up. I order meat and get chicken, or there's an issue with the order, or I receive an order many times larger than what I asked for. What kind of failure is this? Why isn't there a follow-up department from you or a phone number for someone to call and give you an earful? · translated
  11. [R39] talabat 3/5 · GB Late orde lr: Ordered from cheesecake factory time For delivery kept changing food came 2hrs later . Given a voucher that I can’t redeem
  12. [R42] talabat 3/5 · GB The lazy talabat: It always takes twenty minutes and it’s so expensive walahi even breadfast is cheaper walahi
  13. [R20] talabat 5/5 · US Higher prices: I’ve reviewed most of your items in groceries and food items they are all higher than other delivery apps and!! Higher than the actual restaurant prices
  14. [R24] talabat 3/5 · US Delivery fee: The delivery fee is high
  15. [R25] talabat 1/5 · US Bad in everything: The highest delivery fee in Kuwait, no customer service local number to call, when calling the number provided they are helpless & no actions taken for complaints .. We always prefer to order through another company unless we don’t have a choice. Add to it the very frustrating nickname issue that we have to add to this complaint even to be able to submit it 😡
  16. [R29] talabat 5/5 · US Talabat inflated prices significantly: While it provides comprehensive access to many restaurants, it significantly inflated the prices to almost 2x
  17. [R7] talabat 1/5 · US Not usable and no customer service available: I have been a loyal customer and pay for the pro version. I needed an order yesterday and they said they were busy-try later. I needed it then, not later. And I pay extra for the pro. And they use chat bots so you can’t talk to customer service. Breadfast delivered to me in 15 minutes. I will stop paying for pro!
  18. [R10] talabat 1/5 · US I do not advise anyone to use it: It's a scam. They close a customer's account without even explaining why, and because there are many points and pro subscription money lost, and refund money that wasn't returned. This is nothing but a scam. · translated
  19. [R16] talabat 1/5 · US Potential Scams: Beware of the application deducting money from your account at random times. Also, customer service regulations & resolutions are weak.
  20. [R43] talabat 1/5 · US Expensive: The delivery and service charges and the food from the restaurant is more expensive than the actual restaurant and other apps
  21. [R53] talabat 1/5 · US Prices change: Your price is higher than the price of the same product in its local store. You are more expensive, and now there are fees and shipping fees too. · translated
  22. [R21] talabat 3/5 · US Customer service: Very difficult to get intouch when you have a complain

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store