Comparison

MittenUp vs DishCount

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

Head to head
About

MittenUp

This app simplifies vegetarian meal planning with AI-powered recipe suggestions and organization. It offers features like swipe-based planning, mindful cooking modes, and auto-generated shopping lists. An AI assistant can create custom recipes and answer cooking questions.

Highlights
  • AI-powered meal planning
  • Swipe-based recipe selection
  • Mindful cooking mode
  • Auto-generated shopping lists
  • Custom recipe creation
  • Dietary restriction filtering
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The Vegetarian Meal Planner with AI MittenUp helps vegetarian families plan meals, organize recipes, and cook with less stress. Free to start, with Mia - your AI cooking assistant - available as a premium upgrade. FREE FEATURES: SWIPE-BASED MEAL PLANNING - Swipe through vegetarian recipes - right for yes, left for no - Get a personalized weekly meal plan in 2 minutes - Filter by vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free - Save and organize your favorite recipes MINDFUL COOKING MODE - Calming audio narration guides you step-by-step - Hands-free cooking with gentle voice guidance - Turn cooking into your peaceful moment - Like meditation, but you're making dinner SMART FEATURES - Auto-generated shopping lists - Recipe collection and organization - Weekly meal planning calendar - Browse community vegetarian recipes PREMIUM: MEET MIA - YOUR AI COOKING ASSISTANT Upgrade to unlock Mia, your personal AI chef who: - Creates custom vegetarian recipes from what's in your fridge - Answers cooking questions in real-time ("Can I substitute tofu for paneer?") - Generates meal plans based on your preferences and pantry - Suggests protein-rich vegetarian meals - Helps with dietary restrictions and allergies - Available 24/7 to solve "what should I cook?" instantly DESIGNED FOR VEGETARIAN FAMILIES - Vegetarian and vegan recipe options - Protein-rich meal suggestions (beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, dairy) - Nutrient-aware planning (iron, B12, protein, calcium) - Kid-friendly vegetarian meals - Support for mixed households Whether you're lifelong vegetarian, newly meatless, or raising vegetarian kids, MittenUp makes meal planning easy. Download free. Upgrade to Mia when you're ready for AI-powered cooking help. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mittenupnow.com/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://mittenupnow.com/privacy-policy.html

About

DishCount

Earn points for dining at restaurants and referring friends. Get rewarded for your culinary adventures and expand your network of dining companions. Discover new places and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Highlights
  • Earn points for dining
  • Refer restaurants to friends
  • Earn points from referrals
  • Track dining rewards
Features
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Download DishCount to get points every time you dine at a restaurant! Refer your favourite restaurants to friends and earn more points when they dine in!

Screenshots

MittenUp4 screens
DishCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DishCount at none against MittenUp's 4. DishCount also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MittenUp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DishCount asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MittenUp against 5.0 for DishCount. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MittenUp ships an update every 10 days, DishCount every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
MittenUp versus DishCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMittenUpDishCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer110 Digital Labs LLCZehua Xu

Customer experience

MittenUp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DishCount

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MittenUp

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Chef Pack$4.99
  • Master Chef Pack$9.99
None

DishCount

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MittenUp free?
MittenUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DishCount free?
DishCount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MittenUp or DishCount?
MittenUp and DishCount are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do MittenUp or DishCount have ads?
Neither MittenUp nor DishCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MittenUp or DishCount?
MittenUp ships an update every 10 days, and DishCount every 2 weeks. Most recently, MittenUp was updated on October 27, 2026 and DishCount on October 13, 2026.

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