PantrySavvy vs Tide
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/
Tide
This app simplifies tracking labor contractions with a single tap. It allows real-time sharing of progress with a private link and creates a lasting birth story. Designed for calm and presence during labor, it offers hands-free updates and an Apple Watch app.
- Single-tap contraction timing
- Real-time progress sharing
- Hands-free voice dictation
- Birth story journal
- Apple Watch app
- Home Screen widget
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Tide is a beautifully simple contraction timer and labor companion — built to keep you calm and present while everyone you love follows along. When labor starts, the last thing you want is a cluttered app. Tide gives you one big button: tap to start a contraction, tap when it eases. It quietly tracks how long each one lasts and how far apart they are, so you always know where things stand — without squinting at your phone mid-wave. And when everyone keeps asking "any updates?", Tide answers for you. Share one private link with your partner, doula, or whole family, and they can follow your progress in real time — no more juggling a dozen text threads. WHAT YOU CAN DO Time contractions with a single, calming tap — duration and spacing tracked automatically Share a private link so your birth team can follow along live Post updates as you go — notes, photos, and videos in one running feed Add updates hands-free with voice dictation Announce baby's arrival with the details that matter Keep it all as a birth story you can revisit for years to come PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything you log stays on your device unless you choose to share it — and your share link expires on its own once things settle down. ALWAYS A GLANCE AWAY Tide includes an Apple Watch app and a Home Screen widget, so your timer is right where you need it. A ONE-TIME UNLOCK Unlock everything with a single purchase. No subscriptions, ever. Tide is a personal timer and journal to help you record and share your labor. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor, midwife, or other qualified healthcare provider, and in an emergency call your provider or your local emergency number. ——— Privacy Policy: https://katiep.me/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tide at weekly against PantrySavvy's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PantrySavvy ships an update every 5 months, Tide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PantrySavvy | Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (216 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 216 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ian McElroy | B Gilmore, LLC |
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
Tide
- Tiny Voices Yearly$19.991 Year
- Tide Contractions and Labor Pro$9.99









