Entertainment App vs Groupon vs EatClub: Which One Actually Saves You More in 2026?

If you're looking for ways to spend less in 2026, there's no shortage of discount apps promising to help.

The Entertainment App. Groupon. EatClub.

All three can save you money, but they work in very different ways.

One focuses on year-round Member offers across dining, shopping, travel and things to do. One lets you purchase discounted vouchers for specific deals. The other specialises in filling spare restaurant tables with time-sensitive dining discounts.

So, which is the best discount app?

We're Entertainment, so yes, we're obviously pretty familiar with one of the apps on this list. But rather than simply telling you ours is the best, we're comparing how each platform works, what it costs and the type of saver it's likely to suit.

Let's break it down.

Entertainment App vs Groupon vs EatClub: At a Glance

Features, offers and availability may change. Information is based on publicly available platform information at the time of publishing.

What Is the Entertainment App?

The Entertainment App is a paid annual Membership designed to help Members save across multiple parts of their lifestyle.

Members can access offers across dining, shopping, travel, accommodation, attractions and activities.

Depending on the participating venue or partner, offers may include 2-for-1 dining, percentage discounts or exclusive Member pricing.

The biggest difference between Entertainment and the other apps in this comparison is breadth.

You might use it for dinner on Friday night, a family attraction on Saturday and an eGift Card before doing your shopping.

The following month, you might use it while travelling.

Entertainment Membership cost: $75 per year.

Entertainment is best suited to:

• Families

• Couples who dine out or travel

• People who regularly book activities and experiences

• Anyone willing to build the habit of checking for an offer before spending

The potential downside?

There is an upfront Membership cost.

That means the value depends on whether you actually use your Membership enough to save more than $75.

For many Members, a few well-chosen redemptions could be enough to reach that break-even point.

What Is Groupon?

Groupon is an online marketplace where users can browse and purchase individual discounted deals.

Rather than paying for an annual Membership, you choose a specific offer, purchase the deal and receive a voucher to redeem with the participating business.

Deals can span dining, activities, beauty, travel and other local experiences.

This makes Groupon particularly useful when you're actively searching for a deal on something specific.

Groupon is best suited to:

• Deal hunters

• People looking for a specific activity or experience

• Gift buyers

• Shoppers happy to purchase vouchers in advance

The potential downside?

Groupon deals can have specific redemption periods, availability and terms.

Because you're purchasing an individual deal, it's worth checking the fine print and making sure you'll use the voucher within the required timeframe.

What Is EatClub?

EatClub is focused specifically on restaurants and bars.

Participating venues release discounts when they have spare tables available. Offers can change depending on the venue, time of day and demand.

Users browse available dining offers, claim a deal and pay using the EatClub Card, with the discount applied to the bill.

It's a clever option for spontaneous diners who are flexible about where and when they eat.

EatClub is best suited to:

• Spontaneous diners

• People living in areas with plenty of participating venues

• Couples and groups who eat out regularly

• Anyone flexible about dining times and locations

The potential downside?

EatClub is dining focused.

Offers can also be time-sensitive and dependent on venue availability, so the restaurant or discount you want may not always be available when you're making plans.

Which App Is Best for Dining Deals?

This is where the comparison gets interesting.

If your only priority is finding a restaurant discount tonight, EatClub can be a strong option.

Its time-sensitive model means restaurants may offer significant percentage discounts to fill spare tables.

Entertainment takes a different approach.

Participating dining offers can include 2-for-1 meals and percentage discounts, making it particularly valuable when two people are dining together.

For example, if two main meals cost $40 each, a 2-for-1 offer could mean a $40 saving in a single redemption.

Groupon can also offer strong restaurant deals, although the saving depends on the specific voucher available and usually requires purchasing the deal in advance.

Best for spontaneous dining: EatClub

Best for 2-for-1 value: Entertainment

Best for purchasing a specific dining package: Groupon

Which App Is Best for Families?

For families, the answer becomes less about dining alone.

Theme parks. School holiday activities. Cinemas. Wildlife attractions. Family dinners. Travel.

This is where the broader range of Entertainment offers can become valuable.

A family might save on an attraction during the day and then use a dining offer that evening.

Groupon can also be useful for finding discounted family experiences, particularly if you're happy to browse and purchase specific deals in advance.

EatClub may help with the family dinner bill, but its focus remains restaurants and bars.

Best for broader family savings: Entertainment

Which App Is Best for Travel?

Both Entertainment and Groupon can offer travel-related savings, but the experience is different.

Groupon is useful for browsing specific travel deals and packages available to purchase.

Entertainment Members can access participating offers across travel, accommodation, car hire and experiences, alongside dining and other offers that may be useful while away.

That means the value can extend beyond booking the trip itself.

You could check Entertainment for accommodation, hire a car, find an activity and then look for a dining offer nearby.

Best for a specific discounted travel package: Groupon

Best for savings across different parts of a trip: Entertainment

What About Shopping and eGift Cards?

This is an important difference if you're looking for an app you can use beyond nights out and holidays.

Entertainment Members can access participating shopping offers and discounted eGift Cards.

For regular shoppers, smaller percentage savings can add up over time, particularly when used on purchases they were already planning to make.

Groupon offers shopping deals through its marketplace, although the products and deals available can vary.

EatClub is focused on dining and does not offer broader shopping savings.

Best for ongoing shopping and eGift Card savings: Entertainment

So, Which Discount App Actually Saves You More?

The answer depends on how you spend.

Choose EatClub if: You mainly want restaurant discounts, you're flexible about when and where you dine and you like making spontaneous plans.

Choose Groupon if: You enjoy searching for individual deals, experiences or packages and don't mind purchasing vouchers before you go.

Choose Entertainment if: You want one Membership you can check across dining, shopping, travel, attractions and everyday plans.

The biggest question is whether you want to find a discount for one particular purchase or build a habit of checking for savings across your lifestyle.

Do You Have to Choose Just One?

Not necessarily.

A smart saver might check EatClub when looking for a last-minute dinner deal, browse Groupon for a specific experience and use Entertainment across regular dining, shopping, travel and family activities.

The apps aren't identical, and they don't need to be.

But if you're looking for one place to check before you dine, shop, travel or make plans, breadth matters.

That's where an Entertainment Membership is designed to deliver value.

Is the Entertainment App Worth Trying?

An Entertainment Membership costs $75 a year, so the goal is simple: save more than the cost of Membership.

A 2-for-1 dinner here. A family activity there. Savings on travel or an eGift Card.

It can add up faster than you might expect.

The best way to decide whether Entertainment suits your lifestyle is to see the offers available to you.

Explore the offers available with an Entertainment Membership before you commit.