Comparison

Vegan Notes vs CostBite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vegan Notes

Features
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Can't find the copied recipes for the dim sum you often make? I have a snack that I want to make temporarily, but the ratio of ingredients in the recipe I found online is different from the usual recipe? Private recipes can solve your troubles. Add a variety of recipes that you like and often make, so you can open the recipes to cook food at any time. It has a built-in timing function, and you can upload pictures of materials or steps. After the materials and steps are prepared, you can directly time them You don't need to leave the screen, and the timing will continue when you check the materials and steps. I hope you like it.

About

CostBite

This app uses AI and real ingredient prices to help you create affordable meal plans that meet your macro goals. Track your food costs, scan meals for nutritional information, and build a library of budget-friendly recipes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered meal planning
  • Real ingredient cost tracking
  • Macro and calorie goal setting
  • Instant meal scanning for cost and nutrition
  • Personalized budget-friendly recipes
  • Save and organize favorite recipes
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Costbite shows you exactly what your meals cost - and builds the cheapest meal plan that hits your macros. Trying to get more protein without blowing up your grocery budget? Meals that fit your calories and your wallet? Wish you knew the real price of what you’re cooking? Costbite is the first app that uses AI + real ingredient prices to help you eat well while spending as little as possible. Whether you’re trying to gain muscle, lose weight, meal prep, or just survive grocery inflation, Costbite gives you everything you need to stay healthy and save money. WHAT COSTBITE DOES 1. Track your macros and your money with instant meal scan* It feels like magic. Snap a photo and Costbite estimates:     •    cost per serving     •    protein, calories, fats, carbs     •    full ingredient breakdown 2. Auto meal plans based on your budget + macros* Enter your protein, calorie, or diet goals - Costbite generates personalized meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all within your daily or weekly budget. 3. See exactly how much your food costs Every recipe and meal log includes a real ingredient-level cost breakdown based on your store and location (Walmart, Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and more). 4. Save recipes & build your own cheap meal library Bookmark your favorite meals, search past creations, and find the cheapest ways to hit your protein goals. *Scanning analysis results and recipe generation details require paid Costbite Pro subscription. Costbite Pro - Unlimited Access Membership Subscription –Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate based on the subscription plan. –Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. –Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. –Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. –Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Disclaimers: This app is not intended to provide any medical guidance or advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider for any medical decisions or health concerns regarding calorie and nutrient goals. All ingredient and recipe prices shown in app are in U.S Dollars (USD). Please be mindful of conversions to your local currency. Privacy Policy: https://quicklease.webflow.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vegan Notes4 screens
CostBite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CostBite at Free against Vegan Notes's $0.99. CostBite also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Vegan Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CostBite is free to download; Vegan Notes costs $0.99 up front. CostBite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Vegan Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vegan Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, CostBite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vegan Notes versus CostBite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVegan NotesCostBite
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYing fang TuQuicklease LLC

In-app purchases

None

Vegan Notes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CostBite

Subscriptions2
  • Costbite Pro$7.991 Month
  • Costbite Pro$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Costbite Pro - Lifetime$74.99

Questions

Is Vegan Notes free?
Vegan Notes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CostBite free?
CostBite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vegan Notes or CostBite have ads?
Neither Vegan Notes nor CostBite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vegan Notes or CostBite?
Vegan Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and CostBite monthly. Most recently, Vegan Notes was updated on October 30, 2026 and CostBite on October 24, 2026.

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