QuickGrub vs TapThePlate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuickGrub
Plan your weekly meals and generate shopping lists automatically. Discover recipes tailored to your skill level and filter by categories. Track nutritional information and customize side dishes for a simplified cooking experience.
- Weekly meal planning
- Auto-generated shopping lists
- Category filters for shopping lists
- Nutritional insights per recipe
- Customizable side dishes
- Skill-based recipe recommendations
- Weekly recipe additions
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Quick Grub - Your Ultimate Recipe Meal Planner! Unleash the culinary maestro within you with Quick Grub, the revolutionary recipe meal plan app designed to simplify your cooking journey! - Key Features: - Meal Plans Made Easy: Create and organize your weekly meal plans effortlessly. - Auto-Generated Shopping Lists: Watch your shopping list magically appear as you add recipes to your meal plans. - Category Filters: Customize your shopping list by filtering items into categories like fruits/veggies, meat/fish, dairy, and more. - Nutritional Insights: Stay on top of your health goals with detailed nutritional values for each recipe, including protein, carbs, fats, and calories. - Customizable Side Dishes: Certain recipes come with customizable side dishes, allowing you to tailor your meals to perfection. - Effortless Navigation: - Cooking Skill-Based Recommendations: Receive personalized recipe recommendations based on your cooking skill level. - Categories and Collections: Easily filter recipes by categories or collections for quick access to your favourites. - Enhanced Search Feature: Find the perfect recipe with our improved search functionality. - What's Coming Soon: - Better Health Features: Track your calorie intake and stay on top of your nutritional goals. - Premade Meal Plans: Choose from expertly curated meal plans for a hassle-free dining experience. - Cooking Lessons: Level up your culinary skills with in-app cooking lessons, unlocking personalized recipe recommendations based on your proficiency. Join the Quick Grub Community: - Global Access: Available worldwide for food enthusiasts everywhere! - Weekly Recipe Additions: Explore new, exciting recipes added every week to keep your menu fresh and exciting. - Download Quick Grub Now and Elevate Your Culinary Experience!
TapThePlate
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Tap once, get the perfect recipe. Personalized meal planning, smart shopping lists, and stress-free cooking – all in one app. INSTANT RECIPE DISCOVERY Tired of endless scrolling? Just tap the plate and instantly get a recipe tailored to you. Tap once, get the perfect recipe. Personalized meal planning, smart shopping lists, and stress-free cooking – all in one app. No more decision fatigue – just tap, cook, and enjoy! AI-POWERED PERSONALIZATION Your meals, your way: • Set dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free & more • Choose cuisines from around the world • Blacklist ingredients you dislike – they’ll never show up • Adjust cooking time & difficulty to fit your lifestyle • Get recipes that adapt to your taste, schedule, and skills SMART MEAL PLANNING Stay organized and stress-free: • Plan breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the whole week • Track completed meals with one tap • See your week at a glance • Avoid repeated meals unless you want them INTELLIGENT SHOPPING LISTS From recipes to shopping – instantly: • Auto-generate grocery lists from recipes • Organize by store sections for faster shopping • Share lists with family in real time • Keep multiple lists for different stores or events • Check off items as you shop YOUR PERSONAL RECIPE LIBRARY Build your own cookbook in the cloud: • Save unlimited recipes with a tap • Access anywhere, on any device • Quick search to find meals in seconds • Never lose a recipe again RECIPE HISTORY & DISCOVERY Never forget what you loved: • Automatic history of every recipe you’ve tried • See meals from last week, month, or year • Rediscover forgotten favorites • Track family favorites • Share recipes with friends PERFECT FOR • Busy professionals wanting quick, healthy meals • Parents juggling family preferences • People with dietary restrictions or allergies • Meal preppers and planning enthusiasts • Cooking beginners and home chefs alike • Anyone tired of asking: “What should I eat?” WHY TAPTHEPLATE? Most recipe apps overwhelm you with choices. TapThePlate does the opposite: • One tap, one recipe → no decision stress • Smarter planning → stay organized • Adaptive personalization → fits your lifestyle Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or just experimenting with new cuisines, TapThePlate helps you cook smarter, not harder. Start your free trial today and transform cooking into a joy, not a chore. Privacy Policy: taptheplate.com/mobile-privacy Terms: taptheplate.com/mobile-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickGrub at none against TapThePlate's 3. QuickGrub also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. TapThePlate sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. QuickGrub asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuickGrub ships an update every 6 weeks, TapThePlate monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickGrub | TapThePlate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | George Bishop | APP DEV MASTERS LTD |
In-app purchases
QuickGrub
No in-app purchases
TapThePlate
- 30 Recipe Credits$4.99
- 60 Recipe Credits$9.99
- 90 Recipe Credits$14.99









