Comparison

Mela vs EggTime

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

Head to head
About

Mela

This app helps you organize your recipes, browse and save them from the web, and manage your grocery lists. It offers a cook mode with timers and supports meal planning through your calendar.

Highlights
  • iCloud recipe syncing
  • In-app browser with live preview
  • Recipe blog feeds
  • Cook mode with timers
  • Recipe scanner
  • Grocery list integration
  • Meal planning calendar
Features
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Mela is a simple, elegant and modern recipe manager that syncs with iCloud. SYNC Sync your recipes with iCloud, either privately (default) or by sharing a recipe library with other iCloud users. IN-APP BROWSER WITH LIVE PREVIEW Quickly save a recipe while browsing: If Mela detects a recipe on the currently viewed page, it will be displayed in Mela's native recipe viewer*, on the same screen on the iPad and a swipe-left away on the iPhone. Want to add or view a recipe from outside of Mela? No problem, just use Mela's sharing extension. FEEDS Subscribe to your favorite recipe blogs to view all the recipes in Mela's native recipe viewer*. COOK MODE The cook mode makes it easy to follow all steps while cooking, displayed using a larger font to make sure everything stays readable even when you're not right in front of your device. You can add multiple recipes to the cook mode, easily letting you switch between them. TIMERS No need to switch to another app for setting up a timer. When in cooking mode, Mela let's you easily create and manage timers. Timers come with support for Live Activities (iOS 16.1+). SCANNER Scan a recipe from a book: With the help of text recognition, you can just add it to your personal collection and view it in Mela's native recipe viewer, as any other recipe. GROCERIES Mela uses the Reminders.app to manage your grocery list. This has the advantage that you’re always able to access your grocery list on all your devices even if Mela is not installed on a specific device. CALENDAR Do your meal planning by using Mela's built-in calendar. It's managed by Calendar.app which also has the advantage that you're always able to access it on all your devices. There's also a widget, showing you the next planned meal from your calendar. ORGANIZING Recipes can be organized in categories, marked as “Favorite” or as “Want to Cook”. PRINTING Of course, Mela supports printing in case there’s a recipe you want to have on paper or save as PDF. Please note: If iCloud Sync is enabled (default), Mela will sync these items with iCloud: - Recipes - Browser bookmarks - Subscription list (feeds) Not synced: - Feed recipe entries - Browser history Groceries are always stored in Reminders.app Mela is free to download but will require a one-time purchase to unlock all features. * Extracting recipes only works for websites that support this, most of them do.

About

EggTime

Features
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Tired of overcooked yolks or undercooked whites? Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to consistently perfect eggs with EggTime, the ultimate cooking companion for your kitchen. Whether you crave a runny soft-boiled egg for breakfast, a jammy medium-boiled egg for your ramen, or a firm hard-boiled egg for meal prep, EggTime has you covered. We even include a dedicated setting for perfectly poached eggs. How It Works: Getting started is simple. Just select your desired consistency, press start, and let the clear countdown guide you. When the timer is done, your eggs are ready — no guessing, no stress. Advanced Features for the Perfect Cook: - Customizable Durations: Want your yolk somewhere between soft and medium? No problem. Adjust the cooking duration to your exact preference for a truly personalized result. - Temperature Adjustment: Starting with cold eggs from the fridge or room-temperature ones from the counter? EggTime takes the starting temperature into account so your countdown is always accurate. - Live Activity & Lock Screen: Keep track of your cooking countdown right from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. No need to open the app — just glance at your phone and know exactly how much time is left. - Multiple App Icons: Make EggTime truly yours. Choose from a collection of beautifully designed app icons to match your style or your home screen aesthetic. - Minimalist Design: A clean, modern interface that is a pleasure to use in any kitchen. No clutter, no distractions — just a reliable countdown when you need it. - Works Offline: No internet connection required. EggTime works perfectly offline, so you can cook anywhere — at home, at the cabin, or on a camping trip. A Gateway to Healthier Eating: A perfectly cooked egg is one of nature's best sources of protein. Whether you follow a keto plan, a high-protein diet, or simply want a healthy and nutritious meal, eggs are an essential part of your routine. Use EggTime to prepare a quick breakfast, a protein-packed brunch dish, a grab-and-go snack, or a delicious addition to your salads, grain bowls, and other recipes. Endless Use Cases: - Breakfast and brunch staples — from toast soldiers with soft-boiled eggs to eggs Benedict - Meal prep for the week — batch-cook hard-boiled eggs for salads, wraps, and sandwiches - Quick protein snack between meals - Poached eggs over avocado toast or alongside fresh greens - Deviled eggs, egg salad, and party appetizers Why Choose EggTime? There are many timers out there, but EggTime is purpose-built for one thing: cooking eggs to perfection. Our curated presets, temperature-aware countdown, and Live Activity support mean you get reliable results without the bloat of a generic kitchen app. It is lightweight, fast, and designed with care by people who genuinely love a good egg. Download EggTime today and never second-guess your eggs again. If you purchase an optional subscription, your purchase will be applied to your iTunes account at the confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Terms of use: https://www.asapps.fr/eggtimer/terms

Screenshots

Mela4 screens
EggTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Mela at #150 against EggTime's unranked. Mela also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). EggTime's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mela sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EggTime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mela ships an update every 3 weeks, EggTime every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mela versus EggTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelaEggTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (887 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings887 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB236 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSilvio RizziAntoine Barrault

Bugs and requests

Mela

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recipes sometimes disappear from calendar and widgets
  • PDF import not working for some users
  • Typing becomes slow and unresponsive with large recipe collections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to rate and review recipes
  • Implement nested categories and tags
  • Improve recipe scanning and OCR accuracy
  • Add option to assign recipes to specific users or family members
  • Integrate with external grocery delivery services

EggTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mela

One-time1
  • Mela+ for iOS/iPadOS$6.99
10 purchases

EggTime

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium$0.991 Month
One-time8
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Launching Offer$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
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  • Buy me a coffee!$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium$6.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
  • Super Supporter$19.99

Questions

Is Mela free?
Mela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EggTime free?
EggTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mela or EggTime have ads?
Neither Mela nor EggTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mela or EggTime?
Mela ships an update every 3 weeks, and EggTime every 11 days. Most recently, Mela was updated on November 3, 2026 and EggTime on October 31, 2026.

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