# LaLa Lunchbox vs Chez Billo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chez Billo at none against LaLa Lunchbox's 10. LaLa Lunchbox's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaLa Lunchbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Chez Billo asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaLa Lunchbox | Chez Billo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lala-lunchbox/id519037961/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **28** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LaLa Lunchbox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519037964) | [Madiama Mbaye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113034237) |

## What reviewers say

### LaLa Lunchbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lala-lunchbox/id519037961)

This app simplifies school lunch planning by involving children in the process. Kids select meals from a customizable food library, which then generates a grocery list for parents. It aims to reduce food waste, save time and money, and encourage healthier eating habits.

**Highlights:** Kid-friendly meal selection with virtual lunchboxes, Customizable food library, Automatic grocery list generation, Dietary-specific food bundles, Syncs across multiple devices, Parental controls for food choices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aviva Wittenberg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gina Kirk | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sylina Lunches | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gluten Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vegetarian | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dairy Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nut Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kosher by Ronnie Fein | $2.99 | one-time |
| Top 8 Free Allergy Friendly | $4.99 | one-time |
| Egg Ideas & Recipes | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Involves kids in planning
- 📝 Helpful grocery list feature
- 🍎 Encourages healthy choices
- 🎨 Fun and engaging design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ❌ Limited food options
- 🚫 Inability to edit custom items
- 🗂️ Incorrect food categorization
- 📱 Not available on Android

**Reported bugs**

- App closes when name is picked
- App won't open/crashes on home screen
- Buttons don't work (DONE button)
- Crashing and not working for months
- Photos for added foods disappear

**Requested features**

- Add a drink section
- Increase item limit per lunchbox
- Allow editing of custom items
- Add more food items/categories
- Customize food categories


### Chez Billo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chez-billo/id1499534403)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaLa Lunchbox free?

LaLa Lunchbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chez Billo free?

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

### Do LaLa Lunchbox or Chez Billo have ads?

Neither LaLa Lunchbox nor Chez Billo shows ads.

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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.*
