# Pantry & Fridge vs HomeStocker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pantry & Fridge at every 2 weeks against HomeStocker's every 2 months. Pantry & Fridge also leads on chart position (#145 vs unranked). HomeStocker's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pantry & Fridge sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HomeStocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pantry & Fridge ships an update every 2 weeks, HomeStocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pantry & Fridge | HomeStocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-and-fridge-fridgebuddy/id1500190823/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **212** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles-Adrien Fournier](https://appshunter.io/developer/686972183) | [Francisco Jose Aragon Simon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883363848) |

## What reviewers say

### Pantry & Fridge

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

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Manage your home food inventory to reduce waste. Quickly add items by scanning barcodes, importing receipts, or selecting produce. Receive expiration reminders and see what to eat first.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for quick item addition, Expiration date reminders, Receipt import (photo/PDF), Produce selection with suggested dates, Household inventory sharing, Meal ideas from existing inventory

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**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


### HomeStocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homestocker/id6760226397)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pantry & Fridge free?

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

### Is HomeStocker free?

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

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

Neither Pantry & Fridge nor HomeStocker shows ads.

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

Pantry & Fridge ships an update every 2 weeks, and HomeStocker every 2 months. Most recently, Pantry & Fridge was updated on October 30, 2026 and HomeStocker on October 20, 2026.

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