# Loafer vs DinnerThyme

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loafer | DinnerThyme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loafer-baking-and-recipes/id1525432123/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinnerthyme/id1541336280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Willmore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501721799) | [Lucas Assis Rodrigues](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357788324) |

## What reviewers say

### Loafer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loafer-baking-and-recipes/id1525432123)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### DinnerThyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinnerthyme/id1541336280)

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:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $11.49 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me some coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lots of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*