# DinnerThyme vs TasteBud

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DinnerThyme | TasteBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinnerthyme/id1541336280/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastebud-recipe-generator/id6477337037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Assis Rodrigues](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357788324) | [Soul Cloud LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711494217) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TasteBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastebud-recipe-generator/id6477337037)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TasteBud Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TasteBud Pro (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |


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