Comparison

EasyChef vs GritMode

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

Head to head
About

EasyChef

Transform the ingredients you have into delicious meals with AI-powered recipe suggestions. Reduce food waste and save money by making the most of your kitchen's contents. This app simplifies meal planning for cooks of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • AI-powered recipe generation
  • Uses ingredients you already have
  • Reduces food waste
  • Saves money on groceries
  • Tailored recipe suggestions
  • Easy-to-follow recipes for all skill levels
Features
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EasyChef helps you decide what to cook with the ingredients you already have. Add items from your kitchen, choose your preferences, and get practical recipe ideas in seconds. Browse fresh recipes, save your favourites, organise them into collections, and turn recipes into a smart shopping list when you need to buy missing ingredients. What you can do with EasyChef: - Generate recipe ideas from pantry ingredients - Discover fresh recipes for everyday cooking - Save favourite recipes and build collections - Create shopping lists from recipes - Reduce food waste by using what you already have - Cook around your diet, taste, and available tools EasyChef is built for busy home cooks who want a faster answer to "what's for dinner?" without another unnecessary grocery trip. Recipes are AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Always review ingredients, cooking times, allergens, and food safety guidance before preparing a meal. Please see official EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GritMode

Features
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GritMode helps you pause before opening distracting apps. Choose an app to block with Apple Screen Time, complete a short activity, and earn minutes of access. When the granted time ends, the restriction returns. HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Pick the apps you want to use more intentionally. 2. Choose an activity and earn minutes: for example, push-ups or a walk. 3. Spend earned minutes on access. Your selected apps are restricted again when time runs out. WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN I USE? GritMode supports push-ups, squats, crunches, plank, steps, and a breathing exercise. Camera-based repetition counting runs on your iPhone. Steps use Apple Health when you choose that option. You can adjust exercise rates and see your earned balance and activity history. IS GRITMODE FREE? Yes. Every feature is free, with no subscription, trial, or in-app purchase. WHAT ACCESS DOES IT NEED? Screen Time / Family Controls is required to choose apps, apply restrictions, and grant access for earned time. Camera access is used for supported exercise counting. Apple Health access is optional and only needed for steps. Notifications are optional. GritMode is for anyone who wants a simple pause between an impulse and opening an app.

Screenshots

EasyChef4 screens
GritMode3 screens

Verdict

The call

EasyChef and GritMode are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. EasyChef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GritMode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyChef ships an update every 11 days, GritMode weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EasyChef versus GritMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyChefGritMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSimple BytesOleksandr Biriulin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EasyChef

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

GritMode

Subscriptions3
  • GritMode Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • GritMode Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • GritMode Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is EasyChef free?
EasyChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GritMode free?
GritMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EasyChef or GritMode have ads?
Neither EasyChef nor GritMode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EasyChef or GritMode?
EasyChef ships an update every 11 days, and GritMode weekly. Most recently, EasyChef was updated on October 21, 2026 and GritMode on October 28, 2026.

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