Comparison

Todays Special vs wtf | what the food

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

Head to head
About

Todays Special

Features
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Introducing "Today's Special" – your culinary wizard that transforms groceries in your fridge into mouthwatering recipes with just a photo. Whether you're looking to minimize food waste, explore new cuisines, or simply answer the age-old question, "What's for dinner?" our app is here to inspire and delight. How It Works: Snap & Discover: Take a photo of the groceries you have on hand. Our advanced AI technology will identify the ingredients and instantly generate a selection of recipes that utilize what you've got. Save & Organize: Found a recipe you love? Save it directly on your device for easy access. Organize your favorites into collections for any occasion or mood. Reduce Food Waste: Make the most out of your groceries by getting recipe suggestions that help you use up what you have. Say goodbye to wasted ingredients and hello to cost-effective, delicious meals. Explore New Cuisines: Embark on a culinary adventure from the comfort of your kitchen. Discover recipes from around the world and bring global flavors to your table. Easy to Follow: Each recipe comes with step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and preparation times to ensure a hassle-free cooking experience. Features at a Glance: - Ingredient recognition from photos - Personalized recipe generation - Recipe saving User-friendly interface With "Today's Special," you'll never be stuck for meal ideas again. Embrace the joy of cooking with recipes that are tailored just for you, using the ingredients you already have. Download now and let your culinary journey begin!

About

wtf | what the food

This AI-powered cooking assistant transforms your available ingredients into gourmet recipes. Simply scan your groceries or list them, and receive personalized meal ideas with unique AI-generated visuals. Enjoy an intuitive step-by-step cooking mode with gesture controls and integrated timers.

Highlights
  • AI-powered recipe generation
  • Ingredient scanning via photos
  • Personalized recipe suggestions
  • AI-generated recipe images
  • Step-by-step cooking mode
  • Gesture-based step advancement
  • Integrated timers
Features
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What The Food is an AI-powered cooking app that turns your fridge and pantry ingredients into Michelin-chef-tier recipes. Take photos to scan your groceries, select or enter ingredients, and generate delicious, personalized recipes. Each recipe is paired with a unique AI-generated image for inspiration. Follow easy step-by-step cooking mode, advance steps with simple gestures, and start timers by tapping on cooking steps. Save your favorite recipes and track what you have recently cooked. Recipes are generated by advanced AI and should be reviewed by users for allergy information and cooking safety.

Screenshots

Todays Special4 screens
wtf | what the food4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Todays Special at none against wtf | what the food's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Todays Special versus wtf | what the food: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodays Specialwtf | what the food
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHanchao XuJenny Kim

In-app purchases

None

Todays Special

No in-app purchases

None

wtf | what the food

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Todays Special free?
Todays Special is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is wtf | what the food free?
wtf | what the food is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Todays Special or wtf | what the food have ads?
wtf | what the food shows ads; Todays Special does not.

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