Comparison

Loafer vs DinnerThyme

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

Head to head
About

Loafer

Effortlessly manage your baking recipes and create perfect baked goods. Import recipes from popular websites, view instructions without ads, and run multiple timers simultaneously. Sync your recipes and favorites across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Add and import recipes
  • Ad-free recipe viewing
  • Multiple labeled timers
  • Shopping list integration
  • Recipe syncing across devices
  • Add photos to recipes
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Loafer is the easy way to manage your recipes and help you create perfect baked goods, every time. Add or import recipes, view recipes and instructions without ads or distractions, run multiple timers at the same time, and more! FEATURES: Add Recipes: - Add recipes in just a few easy to follow steps Import Recipes: - Import recipes from many popular recipe websites† - Preview the recipe and make changes or corrections before adding it View Recipes: - Ingredients and instructions are clear and easy to read - Times and notes appear in-line with instructions, for easy access - Add ingredients to your shopping list with just a tap - No ads! Timers: - Run multiple timers simultaneously, perfect for when you're multitasking - Each timer is labeled - no more guessing what recipe or step the timer was for Manage Recipes: - Select recipes as Favorites for easy access - Add photos to your recipes to showcase your work Sync: - Recipes and Favorites sync between your devices - Easily switch between devices - all your recipes and timers will stay in sync † Supported websites: - Allrecipes - Bon Appetit - Breadtopia - CopyKat - Der BrotDoc - Epicurious - King Arthur Baking - Kitchen Stories - The Perfect Loaf More websites are added in every update!

About

DinnerThyme

Easily save, organize, and share your favorite recipes. Access your collection across all your devices and share with friends via iMessage. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Save favorite recipes
  • Organize dishes
  • Share recipes with friends
  • Cross-device syncing
  • iMessage plugin for sharing
  • Export recipes as PDF (Premium)
Features
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Looking for a fun and easy way to save and share your favorite recipes? Look no further than Dinner Thyme! Our app has everything you need to keep track of all your favorite dishes, share them with your friends, and access them from any device. With Dinner Thyme, you can save all your favorite recipes in one convenient place. Whether you're a professional chef or just getting started in the kitchen, our app makes it easy to keep track of all your go-to dishes. And with our seamless syncing across all your devices, you can access your recipes from your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Apple TV. But that's not all! With our iMessage plugin, you can easily share your recipes with your friends and family. And if you're looking to take things to the next level, our premium subscription unlocks even more features, including the ability to export your recipes as PDFs without any watermark. So why wait? Download Dinner Thyme today and start exploring all the amazing recipes our app has to offer! Whether you're cooking up a storm for your family, entertaining friends, or just looking for a fun new hobby, Dinner Thyme is the perfect app for you.

Screenshots

Loafer4 screens
DinnerThyme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DinnerThyme at 5.0 against Loafer's 3.0. Loafer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 27.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Loafer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DinnerThyme sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DinnerThyme holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loafer ships an update fortnightly, DinnerThyme every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loafer versus DinnerThyme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoaferDinnerThyme
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WillmoreLucas Assis Rodrigues

Customer experience

Loafer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DinnerThyme

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Loafer

One-time5
  • $0.99 Tip$0.99
  • $1.99 Tip$1.99
  • $2.99 Tip$2.99
Show 2 more
  • $3.99 Tip$3.99
  • $4.99 Tip$4.99
7 purchases

DinnerThyme

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$0.497 Days
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium$5.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Premium$11.491 Year
One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Buy me some coffee$4.99
  • Buy me lots of coffee$9.99

Questions

Is Loafer free?
Loafer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DinnerThyme free?
DinnerThyme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loafer or DinnerThyme?
DinnerThyme is rated higher. Loafer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DinnerThyme averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Loafer or DinnerThyme have ads?
Neither Loafer nor DinnerThyme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loafer or DinnerThyme?
Loafer ships an update fortnightly, and DinnerThyme every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loafer was updated on November 3, 2026 and DinnerThyme on November 3, 2026.

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