# Buttter vs KitchenSync

The clearest difference is update cadence: KitchenSync at every 9 days against Buttter's every 2 months. KitchenSync also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Buttter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buttter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and KitchenSync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buttter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KitchenSync has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buttter ships an update every 2 months, KitchenSync every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttter | KitchenSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttter-recipe-saver/id1602499643/reviews)** | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchensync-smart-kitchen/id6753020781/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denys Rumiantsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602499645) | [KITCHENSYNC TECHNOLOGIES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835488548) |

## What reviewers say

### Buttter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttter-recipe-saver/id1602499643)

This app helps you manage your kitchen inventory, track food expiration dates, and generate smart shopping lists. It also suggests recipes based on ingredients you have on hand and allows you to import recipes from the internet.

**Highlights:** Digitalize fridge inventory, Track expiration dates, Automated shopping lists, Recipe suggestions based on ingredients, Import recipes from the web, Share fridge access with family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitchen Gnome Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Kitchen Gnome Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Kitchen Gnome Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Kitchen Gnome Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Kitchen Gnome Pro: Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Gnome Pro: Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### KitchenSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchensync-smart-kitchen/id6753020781)

This app helps you manage your kitchen by tracking pantry items, planning meals, and generating shopping lists. It uses AI to scan groceries and provides alerts before food expires, aiming to reduce waste and save money.

**Highlights:** AI-powered grocery scanning, Expiration date alerts, Recipe discovery based on available ingredients, Effortless weekly meal planning, Real-time family pantry sync, Food waste reduction tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KitchenSync Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| KitchenSync Duo Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| family_premium_monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| KitchenSync Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| KitchenSync Duo Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| family_premium_yearly | $84.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buttter free?

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

### Is KitchenSync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buttter or KitchenSync?

Buttter is rated higher. Buttter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while KitchenSync averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Buttter or KitchenSync have ads?

Neither Buttter nor KitchenSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buttter or KitchenSync?

Buttter ships an update every 2 months, and KitchenSync every 9 days. Most recently, Buttter was updated on September 16, 2026 and KitchenSync on June 22, 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.*