AppInstitute vs Iridi
AppInstitute is a no-code builder for branded mobile apps that can be published to the Apple App Store, Google Play or as a progressive web app. Iridi is an Italian service that builds and publishes a branded mobile app for a business, including restaurants, pizzerias and other food and drink venues. Both are listed under Branded Restaurant App Builder. They differ in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
The only starting price published is AppInstitute's: GBP 49 per month. Iridi does not publish a starting price.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: AppInstitute: Restaurants and takeaways wanting their own ordering app; Iridi: Restaurants and takeaways that want their own ordering app.
platforms
They do not run on the same platforms. AppInstitute: Web, iOS, Android; Iridi: iOS, Android.
integrations
AppInstitute names 3 integrations and Iridi names 1 integration. No partner appears in every list.
company background
By founding year, AppInstitute (2011) and Iridi (2018). Headquarters: AppInstitute, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Iridi, Bari, Italy.
Side by side
| Field | AppInstitute | Iridi |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AppInstitute is a no-code builder for branded mobile apps that can be published to the Apple App Store, Google Play or as a progressive web app. | Iridi is an Italian service that builds and publishes a branded mobile app for a business, including restaurants, pizzerias and other food and drink venues. |
| Best for | Restaurants and takeaways wanting their own ordering app; Cafes, bars and clubs building repeat visits; Agencies and resellers | Restaurants and takeaways that want their own ordering app; Venues already selling on delivery marketplaces; Small businesses in food and beverage, beauty, wellness and beach clubs |
| Pricing model | Subscription per app | Quote only |
| Starting price | GBP 49 per month | Not published |
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Free trial | Yes | Not published |
| Contract | None for monthly plans | Not published |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Countries | Not published | Italy |
| Languages | Not published | Italian |
| Number of integrations | 3 | 1 |
| Certifications | Not published | GDPR |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | 2011 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Nottingham, United Kingdom | Bari, Italy |
| Owner | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by AppInstitute
- Ecwid
- Shopify
- Woo Commerce
Named only by Iridi
- Stripe
Which to choose
AppInstitute
Choose AppInstitute if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Restaurants and takeaways wanting their own ordering app; Cafes, bars and clubs building repeat visits; Agencies and resellers.
Iridi
Choose Iridi if you are in one of these groups: Restaurants and takeaways that want their own ordering app; Venues already selling on delivery marketplaces; Small businesses in food and beverage, beauty, wellness and beach clubs.
What we could not confirm
AppInstitute
- Named payment gateways
- Which plans include which features beyond the pricing page summary
- Legal entity and team size
- Funding
- Security certifications
- Interface languages
Iridi
- Any price, plan or contract term
- Which features are standard versus optional
- Whether ordering includes delivery or table service features
- Restaurant-specific integrations (POS, kitchen printers)
- Security certifications and hosting
- Number of apps built and downloads
- Portfolio contents
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
AppInstitute, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://appinstitute.com
- Plans and priceshttps://appinstitute.com/pricing/
- Feature listhttps://appinstitute.com/features/
- Food orderinghttps://appinstitute.com/features/food-ordering/
- Takeaway app positioninghttps://appinstitute.com/takeaway-apps/
- Shopify integrationhttps://appinstitute.com/shopify-app-builder/
- Woo Commerce integrationhttps://appinstitute.com/woo-commerce-app-builder/
- Ecwid partner pagehttps://appinstitute.com/ecwid/
- Customer case studieshttps://appinstitute.com/case-studies/
- Company factshttps://appinstitute.com/about-us/
- Founder pagehttps://appinstitute.com/ian-naylor/
Iridi, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Home page: offer, loyalty, clients, company detailshttps://www.iridi.it/
- Founder and originhttps://www.iridi.it/about-us/
- FAQ: payments, integration, store publishing, GDPRhttps://www.iridi.it/faq/
- Customer testimonialshttps://www.iridi.it/dicono-di-noi/
- Portfolio page (no readable content)https://www.iridi.it/portfolio/

