Comparison

Lemon vs Explorare

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

Head to head
About

Lemon

Features
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Tracking homemade food shouldn't feel like homework. Most nutrition apps are built for packaged food: scan a barcode and you're done.  But what about the meals you actually cook? The stir fry, the stew, the scrambled eggs with whatever's in the fridge? Lemon is built for real food. Type your meal in your own words: "scrambled eggs with salami and cheese, a slice of bread", and get instant calories and macros.  Take a photo and let Lemon estimate the nutrition. Or import any recipe from the web and see the full breakdown per portion. What you get:  • Effortless Journal: Log meals with text, photos, or recipes.  See your macros at a glance.  • Smart Recipes: Create, import, scale, and share recipes with full nutrition data.  • Meal Planning: Organize your week by placing recipes on a calendar.  • Privacy First: All data stays on your device. Fast, offline, secure.  No barcodes required. No judgment. Just clarity. Cook what you love. Know what you eat. Privacy Policy: https://lemonnutrition.eu/legal/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://lemonnutrition.eu/legal/terms-and-conditions/

About

Explorare

This app helps you quickly find restaurants by letting you swipe through options like a dating app. It uses AI to suggest places for any occasion, from casual meals to special dates. Unlock premium features for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based restaurant discovery
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Surprise Me mode for random picks
  • Local and global restaurant search
  • Ad reduction with premium
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The Cure for the Indecisive Eater Are you tired of spending more time scrolling through restaurant listings than actually eating? Does the question "What do you want for dinner?" fill you with dread? Meet Explorare — the restaurant finder with an attitude. We combined the addictive ease of swiping with powerful AI to help you find the perfect spot to eat in seconds, not hours. Whether you are looking for a fancy date night, a quick taco run, or a hidden gem, we do the heavy lifting so you can get to the eating part faster. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Swipe to Decide Forget boring lists. View delicious photos of nearby restaurants. Swipe Right if it looks yummy, Swipe Left if it’s a hard pass. It’s that simple. Surprise Me Mode Feeling brave? Shake things up and let the app pick a spot for you. Perfect for when you truly just don't care. Local & Global Whether you are in your hometown or traveling abroad, find the best local cuisines with our intelligent location services. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the Pro experience to reduce ads, get additional swipes, and access advanced filters for those specific cravings. Stop starving while you scroll. Download Explorare today and make your stomach happy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.horaciogarza.app/explorare/privacy.html

Screenshots

Lemon4 screens
Explorare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lemon at none against Explorare's shown. Lemon also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). Explorare's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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. Lemon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Explorare sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lemon ships an update every 6 weeks, Explorare weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lemon versus Explorare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLemonExplorare
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCODALITY S.R.L.HORACIO GARZA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lemon

Subscriptions3
  • Lemon Premium – Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Lemon Premium – Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Lemon Premium – Yearly Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Healthy – Lifetime$119.00
1 purchases

Explorare

Subscriptions1
  • Explorare Pro$2.497 Days

Questions

Is Lemon free?
Lemon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explorare free?
Explorare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lemon or Explorare have ads?
Explorare shows ads; Lemon does not.
Which is updated more often, Lemon or Explorare?
Lemon ships an update every 6 weeks, and Explorare weekly. Most recently, Lemon was updated on November 8, 2026 and Explorare on October 30, 2026.

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