Comparison

AI vs Kitchenly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AI

Features
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Elevate Your Cooking with AI Overview: Step into the future of cooking with our revolutionary app, now available with 20 free recipe creations to get you started. Enjoy lifetime access to your saved recipes and app features, even with the free version. AI-Chef leverages the power of artificial intelligence to personalize every meal based on your taste, dietary preferences, and the ingredients you have on hand. From creative recipe generation to smart shopping lists, AI-Chef transforms cooking from a chore into a joyful experience. Key Features: AI-Powered Recipe Inspiration: AI-Chef crafts unique, delicious recipes tailored to your ingredients, ideas, and taste. Each recipe is a one-of-a-kind culinary creation, making your meals as unique as you are. Recipe Variations: Create variations of existing recipes with ease. Give the AI clear instructions on what to modify, allowing you to customize each dish to suit your preferences. Customizable Diets: Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or have other dietary needs, AI-Chef has you covered. Set calorie limits per portion and adjust spice levels to create meals that fit your lifestyle perfectly. Ingredient Recognition & Keyword Generation: Take a photo of your pantry or enter a few keywords, and AI-Chef will generate recipe ideas that make the most of what you have. Turn everyday ingredients into exciting culinary adventures. Effortless Recipe Management: Save, sort, and search your favorite recipes with ease. Plan your meals using our Meal Plan feature, complete with a cooking calendar to organize your culinary week. Community Connection: Join a vibrant community of fellow food enthusiasts. Comment on, like, and share recipes—including image uploads—and discover new favorites from others. Stay inspired with recipes continuously updated by users and AI alike. Smart Shopping Lists: Automatically generate shopping lists from your selected recipes. These interactive lists make grocery shopping effortless—check off items as you shop, ensuring you never miss an ingredient. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the full potential of AI-Chef with a subscription: create unlimited recipes and explore new culinary possibilities every day. Why Choose AI-Chef? Uniquely Yours: AI-Chef adapts every feature—from recipe suggestions to shopping lists—to your individual tastes, ensuring every cooking experience is uniquely yours. Efficient & Economical: Reduce food waste and save money by using what you already have to create mouth-watering dishes. Smart shopping lists and creative recipe ideas help you get the most out of your pantry. Culinary Exploration: Push the boundaries of your cooking with endless, unique recipe suggestions. Experiment with new dishes based on simple keywords or whatever is in your fridge. Connect & Share: AI-Chef isn’t just about cooking—it’s a platform for sharing your culinary journey and connecting with a community of like-minded food lovers. Ready to Transform Your Cooking? Download AI-Chef now and let AI redefine your cooking experience. With AI-Chef, every meal becomes an opportunity to create, savor, and share. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Kitchenly

Features
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Turn your kitchen into a smart cooking hub! With Kitchenly, you can: Cook with what you have: Simply add your ingredients, and AI will suggest tasty recipes. Step-by-step guidance: Follow easy instructions for perfect results every time. Discover new recipes daily: Explore dishes tailored to your tastes and pantry. Save time & eat better: Let AI plan quick, healthy, and delicious meals. Perfect for home cooks: From beginners to pros, everyone can cook like a chef. Why you’ll love it: No more guesswork, no more last-minute dinner panic. Your AI assistant helps you turn ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals! Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AI4 screens
Kitchenly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AI at none against Kitchenly's shown. AI also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Kitchenly's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per month and Kitchenly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI ships an update fortnightly, Kitchenly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AI versus Kitchenly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIKitchenly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPeter GredenbergMohamed Masaoudi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AI

Subscriptions6
  • Special Offer 50% Discount$2.691 Month
  • Pro Access, 7 days free$2.691 Month
  • monthly subscription$3.991 Month
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  • Special Offer 50% Discount$26.991 Year
  • Pro Access 1 year, 7 days free$26.991 Year
  • yearly subscription$44.991 Year
1 purchases

Kitchenly

Subscriptions1
  • kitchenly Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is AI free?
AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kitchenly free?
Kitchenly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AI or Kitchenly have ads?
Kitchenly shows ads; AI does not.
Which is updated more often, AI or Kitchenly?
AI ships an update fortnightly, and Kitchenly daily. Most recently, AI was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kitchenly on October 28, 2026.

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