# The Celiac App vs Gutleaf

The clearest difference is price: The Celiac App at Free against Gutleaf's $4.99. The Celiac App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Gutleaf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Celiac App is free to download; Gutleaf costs $4.99 up front. The Celiac App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Gutleaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Celiac App ships an update every 3 weeks, Gutleaf every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Celiac App | Gutleaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-celiac-app/id6445896529/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **91** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Celiac Space LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674609856) | [HOPPING DISTRIBUTION LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778114146) |

## What reviewers say

### The Celiac App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-celiac-app/id6445896529)

Navigate gluten-free living with dietitian-verified guidance. Discover safe foods, restaurants, and exclusive discounts. Gain confidence in managing celiac disease and gluten intolerance daily.

**Highlights:** Dietitian-verified tips and resources, Gluten-free food and product guides, Celiac-friendly restaurant lists, Ingredient and label verification, Exclusive partner discounts, Educational guides and practice scripts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Celiac App Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| App Access - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| The Celiac App Subscription | $59.90 | per year |
| The Celiac App Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Full App Access - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Great resource for celiac disease
- 📚 Comprehensive information
- ✅ Helps with label reading
- 🍽️ Useful for dining out

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Limited free content
- ⚠️ Concerns about restaurant recommendations
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate
- 💳 Auto-renewal issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working/downloading issues
- Subscription issues
- Login/password problems
- Automatic premium subscription charges
- Difficult to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- More free content
- Improved restaurant recommendations
- Better explanation of cross-contamination risks at fast-food chains
- More language options for dining cards


### Gutleaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutleaf/id6778114144)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Celiac App free?

The Celiac App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gutleaf free?

Gutleaf costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Celiac App or Gutleaf have ads?

Neither The Celiac App nor Gutleaf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Celiac App or Gutleaf?

The Celiac App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gutleaf every 3 months. Most recently, The Celiac App was updated on October 22, 2026 and Gutleaf on September 28, 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.*
