# AppyHour vs Recipeatz

The clearest difference is rating: Recipeatz at 5.0 against AppyHour's 4.5. Recipeatz also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). AppyHour's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (260 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recipeatz sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. AppyHour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Recipeatz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppyHour has 260 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AppyHour ships an update every 3 weeks, Recipeatz every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppyHour | Recipeatz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appyhour/id1061853308/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipeatz/id6783524223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **260** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppyHour LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013549868) | [Imesh Samarakoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809230879) |

## What reviewers say

### AppyHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appyhour/id1061853308)

Discover local happy hours, food and drink specials, and events happening at bars and restaurants. Find live music, trivia nights, and dog-friendly spots. Get notified about exclusive offers and new places in your city.

**Highlights:** Happy hour listings, Food and drink specials, Event discovery, Favorite spot tracking, Push notifications for offers, Bar and restaurant discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No login required to use app
- 🗺️ Easy-to-use map interface with location filters
- 💰 Helps users find great deals and save money
- 🚀 Fast loading speeds (after recent updates)
- 📱 Simple and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Limited geographic coverage (primarily Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisville)
- 🐛 App performance issues and lag between screens
- 📊 Incomplete restaurant database in many neighborhoods
- 🔒 Requires background location tracking set to 'ALWAYS'
- ⚠️ Multiple reports of loading screens and app freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Constant loading screens preventing app functionality
- Lag and slow performance between screens
- App freezes and crashes
- Search functionality times out after extended waiting
- Background location permission requirements causing privacy concerns

**Requested features**

- Nationwide expansion beyond current limited markets
- User submission feature to add missing restaurants
- Expanded coverage in California and Los Angeles
- Expansion to Washington DC area
- More comprehensive restaurant database in existing cities


### Recipeatz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipeatz/id6783524223)

Easily save recipes from any source, track your kitchen inventory, and generate smart grocery lists. Share your favorite dishes with friends and family to simplify meal planning and cooking.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from anywhere, Track kitchen inventory, Generate grocery lists, Share recipes with others, Meal planning assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recipeatz Unlimited | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppyHour free?

AppyHour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Recipeatz free?

Recipeatz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppyHour or Recipeatz?

Recipeatz is rated higher. AppyHour averages 4.5 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while Recipeatz averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AppyHour or Recipeatz have ads?

Neither AppyHour nor Recipeatz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppyHour or Recipeatz?

AppyHour ships an update every 3 weeks, and Recipeatz every 9 days. Most recently, AppyHour was updated on November 2, 2026 and Recipeatz on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*