Comparison

DinnerThyme vs TasteBud

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

Head to head
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.

About

TasteBud

Transform your ingredients into delicious meals with AI-powered recipe suggestions. Get step-by-step cooking guidance, discover global cuisines, and save your favorite creations. Perfect for any home cook looking to reduce food waste and explore new flavors.

Highlights
  • AI-powered recipe generation from ingredients
  • Step-by-step cooking instructions
  • Customizable meal suggestions
  • Personal recipe book
  • Global cuisine exploration
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Unleash the Power of Tastebud: Your Ultimate Culinary Assistant Tastebud, your kitchen companion of the future, is here to elevate your cooking experience like never before. With its innovative use of Artificial Intelligence powered by ChatGPT, Tastebud empowers you to transform ingredients into delectable dishes effortlessly. Features: - Ingredient-Powered Creativity: Simply input the ingredients you have, and watch as Tastebud's AI conjures up the perfect recipes. Say goodbye to food wastage and hello to culinary ingenuity. - Guided Culinary Journeys: Tastebud not only finds recipes for you but also guides you through the cooking process step by step. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned chef, Tastebud ensures your meal turns out just right. - Customized to Your Taste: Craving comfort food, seeking a healthy option, or aiming for exotic gourmet? Tastebud lets you choose your meal type and ingredients, tailoring its suggestions to suit your unique palate. - Your Personal Recipe Book: Collect and save your favorite recipes in Tastebud's recipe book. Revisit your culinary triumphs and experiment with new creations whenever you desire. - Worldwide Culinary Exploration: Embark on a global culinary adventure from the comfort of your kitchen. Tastebud brings you recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world, opening up a universe of flavors to tantalize your tastebuds. - AI-Powered Precision: Tastebud's AI uses advanced generative artificial intelligence to find the best recipes for any occasion. - Seamless User Experience: Tastebud's intuitive interface ensures that browsing, selecting, and creating recipes is a breeze. Let the app's sleek design and user-friendly features redefine your cooking journey. Whether you're an aspiring home cook or a seasoned gastronomic adventurer, Tastebud revolutionizes your kitchen by combining technology, taste, and tradition. Experience the future of cooking today with Tastebud – where ingredients meet imagination." Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.soulcloudcenter.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

DinnerThyme4 screens
TasteBud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DinnerThyme at none against TasteBud's shown. DinnerThyme also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (5 vs 1). TasteBud's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. DinnerThyme sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and TasteBud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DinnerThyme against 5.0 for TasteBud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DinnerThyme ships an update every 2 weeks, TasteBud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DinnerThyme versus TasteBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinnerThymeTasteBud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS27.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas Assis RodriguesSoul Cloud LLC

Customer experience

DinnerThyme

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

TasteBud

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

DinnerThyme

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$0.497 Days
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium$5.996 Months
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  • 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
2 purchases

TasteBud

Subscriptions2
  • TasteBud Pro (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • TasteBud Pro (Monthly)$17.991 Month

Questions

Is DinnerThyme free?
DinnerThyme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TasteBud free?
TasteBud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DinnerThyme or TasteBud?
DinnerThyme and TasteBud are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DinnerThyme or TasteBud have ads?
TasteBud shows ads; DinnerThyme does not.
Which is updated more often, DinnerThyme or TasteBud?
DinnerThyme ships an update every 2 weeks, and TasteBud every 6 months. Most recently, DinnerThyme was updated on October 12, 2026 and TasteBud on October 15, 2026.

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