# 闽菜食谱 vs 时食记

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 闽菜食谱 at none against 时食记's 6. 闽菜食谱 also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). 时食记's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 时食记 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. 闽菜食谱 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 闽菜食谱 against 5.0 for 时食记. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 闽菜食谱 has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

闽菜食谱 ships an update fortnightly, 时食记 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 闽菜食谱 | 时食记 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1672338887/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6476509845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩杰 姬](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514456091) | [Qingdao Orange Dream Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704236603) |

## What reviewers say

### 闽菜食谱

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1672338887)

Explore the rich culinary heritage of Fujian cuisine, one of China's eight major culinary traditions. Discover detailed recipes for famous dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and learn about the distinct flavors of Fuzhou, Southern Fujian, and Western Fujian styles.

**Highlights:** Detailed recipes for Fujian dishes, Exploration of Chinese culinary traditions, Information on regional Fujian flavors, Recipes for famous dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Insights into cooking techniques and ingredients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 时食记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6476509845)

This app helps you decide what to eat, manage your ingredients, and plan your meals. It simplifies cooking by importing recipes, tracking your fridge inventory, and offering features like a cooking mode and step timers. Enjoy healthier, more efficient home-cooked meals.

**Highlights:** Recipe import from popular platforms, Fridge inventory tracking, Meal planning for the week, Family sharing for collaborative planning, Hands-free cooking mode, Random meal generator, Step-by-step cooking timers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 包年 | $4.99 | per year |
| 10000 AI点数 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 AI点数 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 订阅用户升级永久会员优惠（128-40） | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100000 AI点数 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 闽菜食谱 free?

闽菜食谱 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 时食记 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 闽菜食谱 or 时食记?

时食记 is rated higher. 闽菜食谱 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while 时食记 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 闽菜食谱 or 时食记 have ads?

闽菜食谱 shows ads; 时食记 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 闽菜食谱 or 时食记?

闽菜食谱 ships an update fortnightly, and 时食记 every 10 days. Most recently, 闽菜食谱 was updated on October 24, 2026 and 时食记 on October 27, 2026.

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