# Pantry & Fridge vs EverShelf

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pantry & Fridge at every 2 weeks against EverShelf's every 5 months. Pantry & Fridge also leads on ratings volume (206 vs 1). EverShelf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pantry & Fridge sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EverShelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EverShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pantry & Fridge has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pantry & Fridge ships an update every 2 weeks, EverShelf every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pantry & Fridge | EverShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-and-fridge-fridgebuddy/id1500190823/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evershelf/id6759439940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles-Adrien Fournier](https://appshunter.io/developer/686972183) | [Joshumi Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878581069) |

## What reviewers say

### Pantry & Fridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-and-fridge-fridgebuddy/id1500190823)

Manage your kitchen inventory and reduce food waste. Easily track food items, get smart expiration alerts, and build shopping lists. Share your inventory with household members and gain insights into your consumption habits.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for quick item input, Expiration date tracking, Customizable expiration alerts, Household inventory sharing, Automated shopping list generation, Waste and consumption tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Fridge Buddy Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual Fridge Buddy Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $18.49 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Generous tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Amazing tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| FridgeBuddy Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Helps reduce food waste
- 🚀 Fast scanning with barcodes
- 🔄 Syncs data with iCloud
- ✨ Good for organizing pantry/fridge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App consistently shuts down/crashes
- 💸 Aggressive monetization/expensive subscription
- 🗑️ Data loss after updates/sync issues
- ❌ Syncing issues between users
- 🤷 Unclear or missing features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- App consistently shuts down/crashes, especially when marking items consumed
- Data loss after updates or sync issues
- Syncing issues between users, especially for family sharing
- Barcode scanning falsely detecting or failing to scan
- Canadian date format not recognized

**Requested features**

- Ability to track quantity of items (e.g., grams, ml, pieces)
- Option to sort items by category (dairy, condiments, etc.)
- Auto-add items to grocery lists
- Smart grocery lists based on expiry dates
- Feature to indicate if a package has been opened


### EverShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evershelf/id6759439940)

Build a personalized food storage and emergency preparedness plan for your household. Track inventory, monitor expiration dates, and organize supplies efficiently. Connect with others to share surplus food and reduce waste.

**Highlights:** Personalized preparedness plan, Unlimited inventory items, Food and water coverage tracking, Expiration tracking, Storage location organization, Shopping lists, Community sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pantry & Fridge free?

Pantry & Fridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EverShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pantry & Fridge or EverShelf?

EverShelf is rated higher. Pantry & Fridge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while EverShelf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pantry & Fridge or EverShelf have ads?

Neither Pantry & Fridge nor EverShelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pantry & Fridge or EverShelf?

Pantry & Fridge ships an update every 2 weeks, and EverShelf every 5 months. Most recently, Pantry & Fridge was updated on September 24, 2026 and EverShelf on September 9, 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.*