# Potluck vs Dopotluck

The clearest difference is rating: Potluck at 4.9 against Dopotluck's 3.7. Potluck also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 63%) and ratings volume (159 vs 12). Dopotluck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Potluck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dopotluck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Potluck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potluck has 159 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Potluck's written reviews are positive against 63% of Dopotluck's.

Potluck ships an update every 5 weeks, Dopotluck monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potluck | Dopotluck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potluck-recipe-organizer/id1462903763/reviews)** | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dopotluck/id1492017540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tal Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210126179) | [Puneet Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492017539) |

## What reviewers say

### Potluck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potluck-recipe-organizer/id1462903763)

Preserve and share cherished family recipes passed down through generations. Discover new culinary adventures from diverse cuisines and find the perfect dish for any occasion. This app celebrates culinary diversity and family heritage.

**Highlights:** Store family recipes, Share culinary traditions, Discover new recipes, Organize by occasion, Explore global cuisines, Preserve culinary heritage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Potluck Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Potluck Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and functional
- 👍 Great for organizing recipes
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 👍 No intrusive ads or paid restrictions
- 👍 Good for saving recipes from online

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App stops loading/gets stuck
- 🐛 Double entry issues
- 🐛 Cannot add custom units of measurement
- 🐛 App throws 's' before ingredients

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading page
- Double entry of text and ingredients
- Cannot add custom units of measurements
- App throws 's' before ingredients
- App crashes when accessing recipes from home page

**Requested features**

- Option to list recently used recipes on welcome screen
- Cooking mode to prevent screen from going dark
- Option to add custom measurements (e.g., box, tub, can)
- Option to add other sections in directions (e.g., Cake Prep & Frosting Prep)


### Dopotluck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dopotluck/id1492017540)

Easily plan and organize potluck gatherings. Create events, invite friends, manage dish assignments, chat with guests, and share photos. Transform your next potluck from stressful to spectacular.

**Highlights:** Create potluck events, Invite friends easily, Manage events remotely, Create groups for family/friends, Individual and group messaging, Assign dishes to guests, Upload and share event photos, Poll option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potluck free?

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

### Is Dopotluck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Potluck or Dopotluck?

Potluck is rated higher. Potluck averages 4.9 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Dopotluck averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Potluck or Dopotluck have ads?

Neither Potluck nor Dopotluck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Potluck or Dopotluck?

Potluck ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dopotluck monthly. Most recently, Potluck was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dopotluck 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.*