# Sidekick by Sorted Food vs SimpleTime

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleTime at 5.0 against Sidekick by Sorted Food's 4.5. SimpleTime also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Sidekick by Sorted Food's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (299 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and SimpleTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidekick by Sorted Food has 299 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sidekick by Sorted Food's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleTime's.

Sidekick by Sorted Food ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidekick by Sorted Food | SimpleTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidekick-by-sorted-food/id1472765520/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletime-cooking-timer/id6759069785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sorted Food](https://appshunter.io/developer/878991768) | [Volga Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850169682) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidekick by Sorted Food

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### SimpleTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletime-cooking-timer/id6759069785)

This app helps you plan and time multiple dishes simultaneously for perfect meal preparation. It generates a cooking schedule, provides step-by-step instructions, and offers smart timer features to ensure everything finishes at the same time.

**Highlights:** Synchronized multi-dish meal planning, Step-by-step cooking checkpoints, Live Activity timer display, Countdown and count-up modes, Multi-oven support (Premium), Temperature flexibility, Customizable completion alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleTime Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SimpleTime Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| SimpleTime Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidekick by Sorted Food free?

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

### Is SimpleTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sidekick by Sorted Food or SimpleTime?

SimpleTime is rated higher. Sidekick by Sorted Food averages 4.5 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while SimpleTime averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sidekick by Sorted Food or SimpleTime have ads?

SimpleTime shows ads; Sidekick by Sorted Food does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sidekick by Sorted Food or SimpleTime?

Sidekick by Sorted Food ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleTime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sidekick by Sorted Food was updated on October 20, 2026 and SimpleTime on October 17, 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.*