Comparison

PantrySavvy vs The Catechism

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PantrySavvy

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Are you constantly forgetting what's in your refrigerator and having food expire? Do you know what is in the back of the freezer right now? How about what is in your medicine cabinet? Have you gone to the store and wish you knew how many eggs you had at home? Reduce your mental load and let PantrySavvy keep your household goods and shopping organized! - Track the inventory in your pantry Avoid accidentally buying an item you already have at home Use an item and reduce the number remaining in your pantry Track pantry inventory by location and expiration date (e.g. refrigerator, freezer, pantry, medicine cabinet, etc) Roommates can create separate pantries to help keep track of whose food is whose - Make creating shopping list easier Add items to list from frequently purchased items Add items to list either by typing or using item scanner Multiple users can add items to shared list and changes are synced for all users Can set desired quantities of an item to keep in stock - Items automatically added to list when number falls below desired level Easily import existing lists to frequent items from outside the app - Reduces food waste Notification given for expiring items and expired items Suggestions given for recipes to use expiring items - Recipes: Do you have items that are expiring soon, and you aren't sure what to do with them? PantrySavvy will search and propose recipes for you! - Makes shopping experience simpler Items to buy organized by category (e.g. meats, fruits/vegetables, canned goods, etc) to help guide your shopping order and prevent missing an item or going back to a previous isle, no matter which store you're at. Tracks items placed in shopping cart and number of items remaining to buy - Collaboration: Are you tired of being the only person managing the shopping list and items of your household? Are you at university or living with others and sharing a refrigerator? Share your lists and pantries with your family or housemates. Why should you do all the work! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Catechism

This app provides the official Anglican Church of North America catechism in a question-and-answer format. It covers core Christian doctrines and life, supported by scripture references and foundational texts. It's designed for believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith.

Highlights
  • Official Anglican Church of North America catechism
  • Question-and-answer format
  • Over 360 questions and answers
  • Scripture references included
  • Covers Christian doctrine and life
  • Accessible anytime, anywhere
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to "To Be A Christian," the Official Catechism App of the Anglican Church of North America! Catechesis, an age-old Christian practice of disciple-making, employs a straightforward question-and-answer format to teach new believers and church members the core tenets of Christianity. "To Be a Christian," authored by J. I. Packer and a team of Anglican leaders, revitalizes this often-overlooked tradition for contemporary Christians. This beloved catechism contains over 360 questions and answers, each supported by Scripture references, covering the full spectrum of Christian doctrine and life. Drawing from foundational texts such as the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, it provides clear, concise, and conversational guidance. Perfect for believers seeking to deepen their understanding of God's Word and strengthen their faith, the "To Be a Christian" app makes this invaluable resource accessible anytime, anywhere. Download now and start your journey of spiritual growth!

Screenshots

PantrySavvy4 screens
The Catechism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PantrySavvy at Free against The Catechism's $4.99. The Catechism's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PantrySavvy is free to download; The Catechism costs $4.99 up front. PantrySavvy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Catechism asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PantrySavvy ships an update every 5 months, The Catechism every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PantrySavvy versus The Catechism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPantrySavvyThe Catechism
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan McElroyRethinkMe LTD

In-app purchases

6 purchases

PantrySavvy

Subscriptions2
  • 1-Month of Recipes access$0.991 Month
  • 1-Month Premium Access1 Month trial$3.991 Month
One-time4
  • Unlimited Pantries$3.99
  • Unlimited Lists$3.99
  • Unlimited Item Scans$5.99
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  • PantrySavvy Premium$12.99
None

The Catechism

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PantrySavvy free?
PantrySavvy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Catechism free?
The Catechism costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PantrySavvy or The Catechism have ads?
Neither PantrySavvy nor The Catechism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PantrySavvy or The Catechism?
PantrySavvy ships an update every 5 months, and The Catechism every 5 days. Most recently, PantrySavvy was updated on September 10, 2026 and The Catechism on September 23, 2026.

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