Pepesto vs Zucchini
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pepesto
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Our AI agent can complete your supermarket order by adding all the products from your grocery list into your cart. Additionally, through our meal planner, you can enjoy good, healthy food without the hassle. Love cooking but tired of planning and grocery runs? Weโll handle the tedious part. Tell Pepesto what you like to cook and it suggests meals based on your taste. Use recipes from Instagram, TikTok and more โ then let Pepesto handle the boring part. With Pepesto you get: โ Quick meal ideas based on how you like to cook โ Recipes from your favorite creators and sources โ Groceries ordered for you from your local store โ Healthy, balanced meals that actually taste good โ Full control โ change ingredients, diets, and styles anytime You cook. We do the rest.
Zucchini
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Zucchini makes meal planning easier by starting with what you already have. Keep track of your pantry, discover recipes that fit your preferences and turn available ingredients into a practical meal plan. Zucchini then organises what is missing into one clear shopping list. PLAN AROUND WHAT YOU HAVE Build a flexible meal plan based on your pantry, preferences and schedule. REDUCE FOOD WASTE Use ingredients you already own and keep track of what is available at home. DISCOVER AND SAVE RECIPES Browse recipes, save favourites and import recipes from supported web pages or photographs. SHOP WITH LESS EFFORT See exactly what is missing from your planned meals and organise everything into a straightforward shopping list. COOK WITH CONFIDENCE Follow recipe ingredients and instructions through a focused cooking experience. FLEXIBLE PLANNING Add, remove or swap meals while keeping your plan, pantry and shopping list connected. Some features require a Zucchini Plus subscription. Subscription options and prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zucchini at every 6 days against Pepesto's every 2 weeks. Pepesto's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pepesto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zucchini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pepesto ships an update every 2 weeks, Zucchini every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pepesto | Zucchini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 18.3 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pepesto Solutions Gmbh | Zucchini Technologies Ltd |
In-app purchases
Pepesto
- Pepesto Shopping Token$0.99
Zucchini
- Zucchini Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
- Zucchini Plus Annual$59.991 Year
- Zucchini Plus Lifetime$199.99









