# 时食记 vs ChefCal

The clearest difference is rating: 时食记 at 5.0 against ChefCal's 4.3. 时食记 also leads on ads (none vs shown). ChefCal's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 时食记 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and ChefCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

时食记 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChefCal has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of 时食记's written reviews are positive against 74% of ChefCal's.

时食记 ships an update every 10 days, ChefCal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 时食记 | ChefCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6476509845/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefcal-ai-meal-assistant/id6651850261/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Qingdao Orange Dream Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704236603) | [Youda Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896513459) |

## What reviewers say

### 时食记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6476509845)

This app helps you decide what to eat, manage your ingredients, and plan your meals. It simplifies cooking by importing recipes, tracking your fridge inventory, and offering features like a cooking mode and step timers. Enjoy healthier, more efficient home-cooked meals.

**Highlights:** Recipe import from popular platforms, Fridge inventory tracking, Meal planning for the week, Family sharing for collaborative planning, Hands-free cooking mode, Random meal generator, Step-by-step cooking timers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 包年 | $4.99 | per year |
| 10000 AI点数 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 AI点数 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 订阅用户升级永久会员优惠（128-40） | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100000 AI点数 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $19.99 | one-time |


### ChefCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefcal-ai-meal-assistant/id6651850261)

This AI-powered assistant simplifies meal planning, grocery shopping, and inventory management. It offers personalized recipe recommendations, generates smart shopping lists, and helps reduce food waste by tracking fridge contents. Enjoy a more efficient and enjoyable cooking experience with intelligent features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meal planning, Smart shopping list generation, Fridge inventory management, Personalized recipe recommendations, Recipe import and keeper, Ingredient expiration reminders

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 Salt Points | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 时食记 free?

时食记 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChefCal free?

ChefCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 时食记 or ChefCal?

时食记 is rated higher. 时食记 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ChefCal averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do 时食记 or ChefCal have ads?

ChefCal shows ads; 时食记 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 时食记 or ChefCal?

时食记 ships an update every 10 days, and ChefCal fortnightly. Most recently, 时食记 was updated on November 4, 2026 and ChefCal on November 5, 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.*