Herbapp vs ChineseFoodLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Herbapp
Access and compare information on herbs and formulas from Traditional Chinese Medicine. This tool is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice or diagnosis.
- Herb information lookup
- Formula comparison
- Traditional Chinese Medicine focus
- Informational reference tool
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Herbapp lets you easily find and compare information about herbs and formulas used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This app should not be used to diagnose or treat. Diagnosis and treatment should be performed by a licensed herbalist.
ChineseFoodLab
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Master Chinese Culinary Arts with Scientific Precision Discover the perfect blend of traditional Chinese cuisine and modern science. ChineseFoodLab is your comprehensive academic platform for Chinese culinary education, featuring an extensive food materials database, precision nutrition calculator, and scholarly articles from culinary experts. Key Features: • Comprehensive Food Database - Explore hundreds of Chinese ingredients with detailed nutritional profiles and cultural significance • Smart Nutrition Calculator - Calculate precise nutritional values for your recipes and meal plans • Academic Resources - Access articles and research on Chinese culinary traditions • Personal Favorites - Save and organize your preferred ingredients and recipes • Cross-Platform Sync - Seamlessly access your data across all devices Whether you're a culinary student, professional chef, nutritionist, or passionate home cook, ChineseFoodLab provides the scientific foundation to elevate your understanding of Chinese cuisine. Transform your cooking with data-driven insights while honoring thousands of years of culinary tradition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ChineseFoodLab at none against Herbapp's shown. ChineseFoodLab also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Herbapp ships an update every 5 months, ChineseFoodLab every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Herbapp | ChineseFoodLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ievgen Kryvun | 炎 陈 |
In-app purchases
Herbapp
No in-app purchases
ChineseFoodLab
No in-app purchases
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