# Sidekick by Sorted Food vs PlateSync

The clearest difference is chart position: Sidekick by Sorted Food at #74 against PlateSync's unranked. On price, ads, 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 PlateSync sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidekick by Sorted Food | PlateSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 58 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) | [Sam Younger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880114437) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidekick by Sorted Food

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

**Currently charting:** #74 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


### PlateSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platesync/id6759672534)

Easily import recipes from the web, handwritten notes, or create your own. Plan meals, generate organized shopping lists, and cook with step-by-step guidance. Share recipes effortlessly and organize your collection with custom cookbooks and filters.

**Highlights:** Import recipes from web URLs, Scan handwritten recipes, Step-by-step cooking mode with timers, Automatic meal planning and shopping list generation, Share recipes with friends, Organize recipes into cookbooks, Allergen flagging based on dietary preferences

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlateSync Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidekick by Sorted Food free?

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

### Is PlateSync free?

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

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

Neither Sidekick by Sorted Food nor PlateSync shows ads.

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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.*