# Sidekick by Sorted Food vs LOriginal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOriginal at none against Sidekick by Sorted Food's 8. LOriginal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Sidekick by Sorted Food's advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidekick by Sorted Food sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LOriginal asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidekick by Sorted Food | LOriginal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekick-by-sorted-food/id1472765520/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **299** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sorted Food](https://appshunter.io/developer/878991768) | [Balaravayan Paranjothi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400121682) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidekick by Sorted Food

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekick-by-sorted-food/id1472765520)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app simplifies weekly meal planning with over 1,000 recipes and smart grocery lists. It helps users explore new flavors, reduce food waste, and build cooking confidence with step-by-step instructions and personalized suggestions.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ recipes, Smart shopping lists, Step-by-step instructions, Personalized recipe suggestions, Dietary & allergen filters, Portion size adjustments, Offline mode

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Promo: Monthly Subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| Home: Monthly Subscription | $6.00 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.00 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $50.99 | per year |
| Promo: Annual Subscription | $56.99 | per year |
| Home: Annual Subscription | $60.00 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $60.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Delicious recipes
- 💡 Variety of cuisines
- 🚀 Efficient meal planning
- 👍 Reduced food waste

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Lack of dietary filters
- 🔍 Inaccurate portion sizes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding ingredients

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Calendar issues and lost meal plans
- Inaccurate timers and instructions
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize meal packs
- Option to filter by dietary needs
- Nutritional information for recipes
- iPad/tablet version of the app
- Ability to rate and save individual recipes


### LOriginal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loriginal/id6469796173)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidekick by Sorted Food free?

Sidekick by Sorted Food is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LOriginal free?

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

---

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