The Rex Cafe vs PlateBuilder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Rex Cafe
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Keep up to date with all that happens at The Rex Cafe, from booking a table, to quick and easy takeaway ordering on the go. Our app will not disappoint. What’s inside? OFFERS - View our current offers and save when ordering through the app. TAKEAWAY - Order yourself a takeaway via the app. Simply select your food of choice, let us know about any dietary requirements and we’ll do the rest! BOOKINGS - Reserve yourself a table at The Rex Cafe. ABOUT US - Opening times, contact details and how to find us, all at the click of a button.
PlateBuilder
Simplify meal preparation by transforming basic ingredients into family-approved dishes. This app assists with healthier eating, utilizing existing pantry items, and solving the daily "what's for dinner" dilemma.
- Ingredient-based meal planning
- Family-friendly recipes
- Pantry inventory management
- Healthy eating guidance
- Dinner solution finder
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Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. PlateBuilder helps you turn simple ingredients into real meals your family will actually eat. Whether you’re trying to eat better, use what you already have, or just figure out what’s for dinner… PlateBuilder makes it easy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Rex Cafe at none against PlateBuilder's 2. The Rex Cafe also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). PlateBuilder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PlateBuilder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Rex Cafe asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Rex Cafe ships an update every 7 months, PlateBuilder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Rex Cafe | PlateBuilder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claire Louise Onesti | PlateBuilder LLC |
In-app purchases
The Rex Cafe
No in-app purchases
PlateBuilder
- PlateBuilder Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- PlateBuilder Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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