# NextPlate vs Sipelle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextPlate at none against Sipelle's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sipelle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. NextPlate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextPlate | Sipelle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplate/id1608079261/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **87** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sponty, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023250680) | [Nicholas Titus](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792309627) |

## What reviewers say

### NextPlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextplate/id1608079261)

Discover nearby restaurants and stores offering discounted meals, groceries, and baked goods nearing their best-by date. Save money and reduce food waste by rescuing delicious food before it's thrown away.

**Highlights:** Discounted meals and groceries, Find food nearing best-by date, Save money on food, Reduce food waste, Browse nearby restaurants and stores, Reserve and purchase via app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept for reducing food waste
- 💰 Saves money on food
- 🌎 Environmentally friendly
- 👍 User-friendly (mentioned by one user)
- ✅ Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot sign up/create account
- ❌ Phone number verification issues
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Geographically restricted (primarily LA)
- ❌ Poor location detection/handling

**Reported bugs**

- Error 102 server error
- Blocked/restricted errors
- App crashes on iPhone 11 Pro
- Blank white screen for campus location
- Cannot enter last name during registration

**Requested features**

- Expand service to more states/locations
- Allow sign-up without phone number
- Improve location services and accuracy
- Clarify app's geographical availability upfront
- Offer alternative sign-up methods (email)


### Sipelle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipelle-drink-menu-scanner/id6792309625)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sipelle Premium | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextPlate free?

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

### Is Sipelle free?

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

### Do NextPlate or Sipelle have ads?

Neither NextPlate nor Sipelle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextPlate or Sipelle?

NextPlate ships an update every 10 days, and Sipelle every 10 days. Most recently, NextPlate was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sipelle on October 31, 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.*
