Comparison

iKibble Free vs Dog's Kitchen

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

Head to head
About

iKibble Free

Quickly check if common foods are safe to feed your dog. This app provides detailed information on hundreds of food types, including health ratings and preparation advice. Invest in your dog's well-being by avoiding potentially toxic foods.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of food types
  • Built-in search function
  • Browse by category
  • Health rating system
  • Detailed food descriptions
  • Mark favorite foods
Features
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iKibble is now free with ads! How many times have you wondered, “Can I feed this to my dog?” Quickly scroll through some common foods you know to see if your dog can eat them too. Invest in your dog’s health today – you can even cook for two with the information provided! Features include: * Hundreds of food types including meat, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and grains. * Built-in search function lets you easily search for a specific food. * Easily browse foods by category or health rating. * Share any information with your friends and family. * Immediately find out whether a food is okay to feed your dog using the built-in health rating system and doggy approval sounds. * Thorough descriptions about each food details everything from the general healthiness of the food, to advice on how and when to feed your dog certain types of food, and even how to prepare some foods! * Mark favorites on any food so that you can conveniently pull them up at any time. Don't make the mistake of feeding your dog potentially toxic foods ever again!

About

Dog's Kitchen

Prepare vet-approved, balanced meals at home for your dog with personalized recipes. Get precise ingredient quantities and feeding amounts, eliminating guesswork and ensuring optimal nutrition for your pet.

Highlights
  • Vet-approved recipes
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Precise ingredient quantities
  • Daily feeding amount guidance
  • Step-by-step cooking instructions
  • Save money on dog food
  • Regular new recipe updates
Features
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Dog’s Kitchen is the first app that helps you prepare vet-approved, complete & balanced meals at home – tailored to your dog’s unique needs. No guesswork. No calculations. Just clear, personalized recipes with precise ingredient quantities and daily feeding amounts. Perfect for dog owners seeking maximum control, transparency, and superior food quality – without relying on commercial dog food. With Dog’s Kitchen, you can: • Cook complete and balanced meals at home that meet AAFCO nutritional standards. • Feel confident knowing every recipe is vet-approved. • Receive personalized recipes based on your dog’s profile – including exact ingredient amounts. • Follow step-by-step instructions, easy enough for beginners. • Know exactly how much to feed – no confusing math or uncertainty. • Save money compared to ordering fresh dog food from commercial brands. • Access new recipes regularly to keep your dog’s meals exciting and varied. Whether you are already cooking for your dog or just starting out, Dog’s Kitchen makes it easy to provide a personalized, complete and balanced diet – backed by veterinary expertise. Download now and take the guesswork out of homemade dog food! Dog’s Kitchen is free to download and use with limited features. For the full Dog’s Kitchen experience, we offer 1-month and annual Premium auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal in iTunes account settings or cancel your subscription at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions: https://www.dogskitchen.app/privacypolicy https://www.dogskitchen.app/terms-conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iKibble Free4 screens
Dog's Kitchen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dog's Kitchen at fortnightly against iKibble Free's every 2 months. iKibble Free's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 13) and review sentiment (94% vs 85%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. iKibble Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dog's Kitchen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iKibble Free against 4.7 for Dog's Kitchen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKibble Free has 125 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of iKibble Free's written reviews are positive against 85% of Dog's Kitchen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKibble Free ships an update every 2 months, Dog's Kitchen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iKibble Free versus Dog's Kitchen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKibble FreeDog's Kitchen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (125 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLlamafacePatricia Cheng

Customer experience

iKibble Free

All ratings125 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.1%

Dog's Kitchen

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

iKibble Free

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App deleted itself after update
  • App won't open after update
  • App cannot be deleted after update
  • App doesn't install after update

Requested features

6 requests
  • Color-coding for food safety levels
  • Ability to add and update data
  • iPad version availability
  • Settings option for music/sound
  • More food selections and details
Show 1 more
  • UK English localization

Dog's Kitchen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iKibble Free

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

Dog's Kitchen

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is iKibble Free free?
iKibble Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dog's Kitchen free?
Dog's Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iKibble Free or Dog's Kitchen?
iKibble Free and Dog's Kitchen are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 125 and 13 ratings respectively.
Do iKibble Free or Dog's Kitchen have ads?
Neither iKibble Free nor Dog's Kitchen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKibble Free or Dog's Kitchen?
iKibble Free ships an update every 2 months, and Dog's Kitchen fortnightly. Most recently, iKibble Free was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dog's Kitchen on October 9, 2026.

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