# Veggie Weekend vs DishScout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DishScout at 100% against Veggie Weekend's 55%. DishScout also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Veggie Weekend's advantage is ratings volume (265 vs 11) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DishScout is free to download; Veggie Weekend costs $4.99 up front. Veggie Weekend sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. DishScout asks for nothing beyond the download.

DishScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Veggie Weekend has 265 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Veggie Weekend's written reviews are positive against 100% of DishScout's.

Veggie Weekend ships an update every 4 months, DishScout weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Veggie Weekend | DishScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veggie-weekend/id625161325/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishscout/id6744572861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **265** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Filibaba AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/766377303) | [Aware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808250793) |

## What reviewers say

### Veggie Weekend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veggie-weekend/id625161325)

Discover 113 delicious and healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes, perfect for weekend meals and parties. Explore global cuisines with mouthwatering photos and convenient features like an in-app timer. All recipes are available offline.

**Highlights:** 113 vegetarian and vegan recipes, Global cuisine inspiration, Healthy dessert options, Raw food recipes, High-quality photos, In-app egg timer, Offline recipe access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspired by Asia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Desserts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breakfast Treats | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Vegan Thanksgiving & Christmas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lovely Easter Recipes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Comfort Food by Björn & Hanna Gadd | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Meals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Spreads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Recipes Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful interface and design
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 📸 Stunning and appealing photos
- 💡 Inspiring recipe ideas
- ✅ Clear and understandable instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many recipes require payment
- 💸 App is not entirely free
- 📉 Limited number of free recipes
- 🤷‍♀️ Recipes can be unclear or have mistakes
- 🍲 Recipes can be high in calories/fat

**Reported bugs**

- Ingredient listed in instructions but not in ingredient list
- Sour cream not vegan (user query, possibly a misunderstanding or app error)

**Requested features**

- Add recipe videos
- Support for more languages (Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese)
- Option to pay an outright price for the app instead of per recipe pack
- More free recipes
- Add nutritional detail for caloric values


### DishScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishscout/id6744572861)

Discover recipes, create instant grocery lists, and plan your meals effortlessly. This kitchen companion also features a collection of drinks and cocktails for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Thousands of recipes, Instant grocery lists, Meal planning, Drinks and cocktails, Ingredient organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Veggie Weekend free?

Veggie Weekend costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DishScout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Veggie Weekend or DishScout?

DishScout is rated higher. Veggie Weekend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while DishScout averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Veggie Weekend or DishScout have ads?

Neither Veggie Weekend nor DishScout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Veggie Weekend or DishScout?

Veggie Weekend ships an update every 4 months, and DishScout weekly. Most recently, Veggie Weekend was updated on November 6, 2026 and DishScout on October 30, 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.*