# Chowit vs SimplyPlate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimplyPlate at 100% against Chowit's 10%. SimplyPlate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Chowit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (42 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplyPlate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Chowit asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimplyPlate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chowit has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Chowit's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimplyPlate's.

Chowit ships an update every 6 weeks, SimplyPlate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chowit | SimplyPlate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowit/id1612851797/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyplate/id6811621087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Food & Vending Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182181487) | [SimplyPlate](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811621089) |

## What reviewers say

### Chowit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowit/id1612851797)

Turn everyday purchases into reward dollars and unlock exclusive discounts. Easily pay, reload, and order ahead for quick pickup. Enjoy free favorites by spending your accumulated reward dollars.

**Highlights:** Level up rewards, Unlock exclusive perks, Redeem free favorites, Easy mobile payments, Order ahead for pickup

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimplyPlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyplate/id6811621087)

This app generates personalized weekly meal plans based on your household's dietary needs, preferences, and budget. It includes recipes, grocery lists, and nutritional information, with options to import your own recipes and utilize a cook mode.

**Highlights:** Personalized weekly meal plans, Customizable dietary goals (calories, protein, etc.), Automated, aisle-grouped grocery lists, Recipe import from links or photos, Allergy-safe meal planning, Cook Mode with integrated timers, Budget-conscious planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chowit free?

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

### Is SimplyPlate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chowit or SimplyPlate?

SimplyPlate is rated higher. Chowit averages 2.0 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while SimplyPlate averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Chowit or SimplyPlate have ads?

Neither Chowit nor SimplyPlate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chowit or SimplyPlate?

Chowit ships an update every 6 weeks, and SimplyPlate every 9 days. Most recently, Chowit was updated on October 18, 2026 and SimplyPlate on October 7, 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.*