# Vegman vs Veggie Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Veggie Challenge at 4.8 against Vegman's 3.3. Veggie Challenge also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Vegman's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Veggie Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Veggie Challenge has 122 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Vegman's written reviews are positive against 91% of Veggie Challenge's.

Vegman ships an update every 2 months, Veggie Challenge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vegman | Veggie Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegman/id412623494/reviews) | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veggie-challenge/id1513168678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yoozoo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/412623497) | [Stichting ProVeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513168677) |

## What reviewers say

### Vegman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegman/id412623494)

Discover vegetarian and vegan restaurants globally. This app helps you locate VEG-friendly dining options and provides directions. Engage with a community to add and review establishments.

**Highlights:** Find vegetarian and vegan restaurants, Locate VEG-friendly dining, Worldwide restaurant directory, Get directions to restaurants, Access community blog, Community-driven content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for finding restaurants
- 👍 Handy when traveling
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for finding vegan/vegetarian options
- 👍 Comprehensive database (in some areas)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Outdated information
- ❌ Incomplete restaurant listings
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- ❌ Poor search functionality
- ❌ Location tracking required

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App crashes when trying to add a location
- App crashes when trying to add restaurant suggestions
- Search bar suggestions cover results
- Keyboard not registering input

**Requested features**

- Allow searching for places not currently in
- Add a search bar for specific locations
- Allow users to add/edit reviews and pictures
- Add a 'veg friendly' category
- Add price range indicators


### Veggie Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veggie-challenge/id1513168678)

Embark on a 30-day journey to a more plant-based diet with this free challenge. Discover new flavors, receive daily guidance, access hundreds of recipes, and connect with a supportive community. Track your progress and meal plans effortlessly.

**Highlights:** 30-day plant-based diet challenge, Daily tips and rewards, Hundreds of recipes, Weekly meal planning, Impact calculation, Community support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great motivator for eating healthier
- 💡 Provides valuable information and learning
- 😋 Delicious and varied recipes
- 📝 Helpful shopping list feature
- ✨ Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when accessing challenge/roadmap
- 🐛 App won't open or respond
- 💡 Wish for a sorting function for recipes
- 💡 Wish to add own recipes
- 💡 Wish for descriptions on some recipes

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- App does not respond
- App crashes when accessing the challenge/roadmap

**Requested features**

- Sorting function for recipes
- Ability to add own recipes
- Descriptions for all recipes
- Option to view recipes without starting the challenge


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vegman free?

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

### Is Veggie Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vegman or Veggie Challenge?

Veggie Challenge is rated higher. Vegman averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Veggie Challenge averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.

### Do Vegman or Veggie Challenge have ads?

Neither Vegman nor Veggie Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vegman or Veggie Challenge?

Vegman ships an update every 2 months, and Veggie Challenge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vegman was updated on October 21, 2026 and Veggie Challenge on October 25, 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.*