# Leaf vs SmartCook

The clearest difference is rating: SmartCook at 5.0 against Leaf's 3.0. Leaf's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SmartCook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Leaf ships an update fortnightly, SmartCook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf | SmartCook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-menu-free-meal-plan-ai/id6446947218/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcook/id6811547293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Maximov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555017269) | [Ekaterina Kernasovskaia](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811547295) |

## What reviewers say

### Leaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-menu-free-meal-plan-ai/id6446947218)

This app helps you create personalized meal plans using ingredients you already have. It suggests recipes, tracks expiration dates, and generates shopping lists, making healthy eating and fitness goals more accessible.

**Highlights:** Automatic meal plan generation, Uses existing fridge ingredients, Daily calorie and nutrition balance, Recipe suggestions from global cuisine, Expiration date tracking, Automated shopping list creation, Personalized fitness goal setting

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartCook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcook/id6811547293)

Discover recipes based on the ingredients you have by taking a photo. Get step-by-step cooking instructions, create smart shopping lists, and personalize meal suggestions based on your preferences and dietary needs.

**Highlights:** Recipe generation by photo, Step-by-step cooking mode with voice commands, Smart shopping list with store section sorting, Shared shopping lists with family, Personalized taste profile (allergens, dislikes), Favorites and cooking history

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf free?

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

### Is SmartCook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Leaf or SmartCook?

SmartCook is rated higher. Leaf averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SmartCook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Leaf or SmartCook have ads?

SmartCook shows ads; Leaf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Leaf or SmartCook?

Leaf ships an update fortnightly, and SmartCook every 9 days. Most recently, Leaf was updated on October 27, 2026 and SmartCook on November 6, 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.*