# Dinnerbox vs DJOL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dinnerbox at none against DJOL's 2. Dinnerbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). DJOL's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DJOL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dinnerbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

DJOL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dinnerbox has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dinnerbox ships an update every 6 months, DJOL weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dinnerbox | DJOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinnerbox/id1575439304/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djol/id1632440217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sean Dunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575439306) | [Arnold Hattingh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632440219) |

## What reviewers say

### Dinnerbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinnerbox/id1575439304)

Order pre-cooked frozen meals delivered to your door in South Africa. Choose from various meal box sizes and earn loyalty points for discounts on future purchases. Enjoy healthy, sustainable meals without preservatives, MSG, or stabilizers.

**Highlights:** Pre-cooked frozen meal delivery, Multiple meal box sizes, DinnerDosh loyalty points, 15% discount redemption, No preservatives, MSG, or stabilizers, Sustainable ingredients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DJOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djol/id1632440217)

Discover the best food and drink specials in your area. Find restaurant deals any day of the week and plan your outings. Currently available in 5 South African locations with plans to expand.

**Highlights:** Find food and drink specials, Discover restaurant deals, View daily specials, Location-based search, Expanding to new cities

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DJOL Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| DJOL Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dinnerbox free?

Dinnerbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DJOL free?

DJOL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dinnerbox or DJOL?

DJOL is rated higher. Dinnerbox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while DJOL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dinnerbox or DJOL have ads?

DJOL shows ads; Dinnerbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dinnerbox or DJOL?

Dinnerbox ships an update every 6 months, and DJOL weekly. Most recently, Dinnerbox was updated on September 10, 2026 and DJOL on July 5, 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.*