Comparison

MealieSwift vs my SmartChef

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

Head to head
About

MealieSwift

Access and manage your Mealie recipes with a native iOS app. Enjoy offline viewing, cook mode with timers, and advanced features like recipe editing and meal planning with paid upgrades. Supports multiple languages and integrates with iOS Reminders.

Highlights
  • Recipe filtering, viewing, and searching
  • Offline recipe access
  • Cook mode with integrated timers
  • Add and edit recipes
  • Import recipes by URL
  • Weekly meal planning
  • Shopping list sync with iOS Reminders
Features
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Connect with your Mealie recipe server in a fresh new way. Free version includes: - Recipe filtering, viewing, and searching - Offline mode for viewing recipes even when server is offline or with poor internet connection - Horizontal recipe view mode - Cook mode with integrated timers Paid features (either subscription or one-time purchase, both with family sharing enabled): - Add and edit recipes - Import recipes by URL - Share to MealieSwift from iOS share menu (i.e. easily import recipe from Safari to Mealie) - Recipe creation from image using Mealie server LLM capabilities - Recipe edit capability with LLM ingredient parse capability support (requires Mealie LLM configuration) - "Explore" tab help you discover recipes from your whole catalog to keep meal ideas fresh - Weekly meal planning - Shopping list support - Sync shopping lists with built-in iOS Reminders app Currently supports Dutch, English, French, German, and Spanish Standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

my SmartChef

Features
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Not sure what to cook? Let SmartChef help! SmartChef is your personal smart cooking assistant. Simply enter the ingredients you have at home, and our AI will suggest delicious, personalized recipes that fit your pantry. Perfect for: Reducing food waste Saving money and time Cooking with what you already have AI-powered Recipe Suggestions Our intelligent system finds the best meal ideas based on your available ingredients and preferences. Hundreds of Recipes Explore a growing collection of recipes—from quick meals to full-course dinners. (Coming Soon) Ingredient Scanner Use your camera to scan and detect items automatically—less typing, more cooking. Favorites & History Save your favorite recipes and revisit what you’ve already cooked. Smart Shopping List Instantly generate a shopping list for any missing ingredients. . Whether you're a student, a busy parent, or just someone who loves cooking smart, SmartChef makes meal planning easy, fast, and fun.

Screenshots

MealieSwift4 screens
my SmartChef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: my SmartChef at none against MealieSwift's 2. my SmartChef also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. MealieSwift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. my SmartChef asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MealieSwift ships an update every 2 weeks, my SmartChef daily. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MealieSwift versus my SmartChef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMealieSwiftmy SmartChef
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNorthwest Web Pros LLCJuan Carlos Juarez Hernandez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MealieSwift

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Family$9.99
None

my SmartChef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MealieSwift free?
MealieSwift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is my SmartChef free?
my SmartChef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MealieSwift or my SmartChef have ads?
Neither MealieSwift nor my SmartChef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MealieSwift or my SmartChef?
MealieSwift ships an update every 2 weeks, and my SmartChef daily. Most recently, MealieSwift was updated on November 8, 2026 and my SmartChef on November 8, 2026.

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