PantrySavvy vs Zave Big
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Zave Big
Plan your shopping trips with this smart organizer. Create lists, track prices in real-time, and manage digital receipts. Find nearby stores and check the weather before you head out.
- Create multiple shopping lists
- Real-time price tracking
- Save and share digital receipts
- Search for food nutrition data
- Find nearby stores
- Check weather forecasts
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Zave – Track Prices. Zave Big. Zave is your smart shopping organizer — built to help you plan purchases, track prices, and manage digital receipts before you go to the store. Note: Zave does not support in-app grocery purchases or checkout. Key Features: Create Multiple Lists Organize by store, trip, or category — perfect for groceries, essential items, and more. Real-Time Price Tracking Add item prices and quantities to see your estimated total before you get to the store. Save and Share Receipts Automatically generate receipts after completing (manual entry), save for records, or share them via email. Search for Food Info Use our built-in food database to get detailed nutrition data before you buy. Find Nearby Stores Use location to find local grocery stores and general retailers like Target, Walmart, and ALDI. Get Weather Forecasts Check the weather while you shop — right inside the app. Privacy & Control Account-Based Features: Create an account to sync lists and receipts Delete Anytime: Zave supports full in-app account deletion for your control No in-app purchases or grocery checkout required. Zave is for planning, not ordering.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zave Big at none against PantrySavvy's 6. On price, 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
Both are free to download. PantrySavvy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Zave Big asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PantrySavvy | Zave Big |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ian McElroy | Sterlla Pierre Louis |
In-app purchases
PantrySavvy
- 1-Month of Recipes access$0.991 Month
- 1-Month Premium Access1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Unlimited Pantries$3.99
- Unlimited Lists$3.99
- Unlimited Item Scans$5.99
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- PantrySavvy Premium$12.99
Zave Big
No in-app purchases









