# FOODYTV vs DinnerThyme

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FOODYTV at none against DinnerThyme's 7. FOODYTV also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.0). DinnerThyme's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DinnerThyme sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. FOODYTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FOODYTV against 5.0 for DinnerThyme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOODYTV has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FOODYTV ships an update every 10 months, DinnerThyme every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FOODYTV | DinnerThyme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodytv/id1450180617/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinnerthyme/id1541336280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightcast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298014092) | [Lucas Assis Rodrigues](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357788324) |

## What reviewers say

### FOODYTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodytv/id1450180617)

Discover innovative culinary techniques and tasty recipes from celebrity chefs and food personalities. Stream live 24/7 or browse on-demand content for the everyday chef. Connect with a community passionate about food.

**Highlights:** On-demand unique food content, Innovative culinary techniques, Celebrity chef recipes, 24/7 live streaming channel, Connect with food personalities, Democratized food media landscape

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DinnerThyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinnerthyme/id1541336280)

Easily save, organize, and share your favorite recipes. Access your collection across all your devices and share with friends via iMessage. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Save favorite recipes, Organize dishes, Share recipes with friends, Cross-device syncing, iMessage plugin for sharing, Export recipes as PDF (Premium)

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $11.49 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me some coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lots of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FOODYTV free?

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

### Is DinnerThyme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FOODYTV or DinnerThyme?

DinnerThyme is rated higher. FOODYTV averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while DinnerThyme averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FOODYTV or DinnerThyme have ads?

Neither FOODYTV nor DinnerThyme shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FOODYTV or DinnerThyme?

FOODYTV ships an update every 10 months, and DinnerThyme every 2 weeks. Most recently, FOODYTV was updated on November 2, 2026 and DinnerThyme on November 3, 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.*