# 101 before one vs Picky Plates

The clearest difference is rating: Picky Plates at 5.0 against 101 before one's 4.5. Picky Plates also leads on monetization model (freemium vs paid) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). 101 before one's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 1) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 101 before one sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Picky Plates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picky Plates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 101 before one has 95 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of 101 before one's written reviews are positive against 100% of Picky Plates's.

101 before one ships an update weekly, Picky Plates fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 101 before one | Picky Plates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101-before-one/id6477230784/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picky-plates/id6757972982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [101 before one LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728763478) | [Nutrition for Littles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710967742) |

## What reviewers say

### 101 before one

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/101-before-one/id6477230784)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app guides parents through introducing solids to their baby using baby-led weaning and family-style meals. It offers over 300 recipes, weekly meal plans, and expert advice to help introduce 101 foods before a baby's first birthday.

**Highlights:** Introduce 101 foods before age one, Baby-led weaning guidance, Family-style meal recipes, Weekly meal plans, Allergen introduction support, Expert pediatric advice

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $10.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $40.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $49.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $59.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $79.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $89.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-centered meal planning approach
- 🍽️ Comprehensive recipe library with diverse options
- 📋 Weekly meal plans and grocery lists included
- 👍 Easy-to-follow recipes with clear instructions
- 🎓 Evidence-based educational content from professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription cost ($60/year or $99 upfront)
- 🧭 Clunky and difficult navigation interface
- 🔐 Requires paid subscription to access content
- 🖨️ No print functionality for recipes
- ⚙️ Recipe-heavy reliance on kitchen gadgets

**Reported bugs**

- Login verification loop - unable to sign in
- Plan selection screen stuck on single option
- App navigation issues preventing forward progress
- Email verification process not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Print recipe functionality
- Improved app navigation and user interface
- Better allergen substitute options
- Bundle pricing for book and app together
- Recipes with fewer kitchen gadget requirements


### Picky Plates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picky-plates/id6757972982)

This app simplifies meal planning for families with picky eaters. It delivers weekly kid-friendly dinner ideas, generates smart shopping lists, and offers tips for introducing new foods. Save favorite recipes and organize them for effortless mealtimes.

**Highlights:** Weekly meal plans, Kid-friendly recipes, Picky eating tips, Smart shopping lists, Grocery delivery integration, Recipe collections, Advanced search and filtering

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picky Plates Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Picky Plates Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 101 before one free?

101 before one is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picky Plates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 101 before one or Picky Plates?

Picky Plates is rated higher. 101 before one averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Picky Plates averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 101 before one or Picky Plates have ads?

Neither 101 before one nor Picky Plates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 101 before one or Picky Plates?

101 before one ships an update weekly, and Picky Plates fortnightly. Most recently, 101 before one was updated on October 16, 2026 and Picky Plates on October 14, 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.*