Comparison

MealieSwift vs Bonuo

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

Bonuo

Features
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Bonuo is a Loyalty and Ordering app, designed to make shopping and dining experiences faster, smarter, and more rewarding. It connects customers directly with their favourite local stores, restaurants, and cafes — all in one place. Customers can browse menus, discover new products, and place orders directly through the Bonuo mobile app.

Screenshots

MealieSwift4 screens
Bonuo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bonuo at none against MealieSwift's 2. Bonuo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Bonuo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MealieSwift versus Bonuo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMealieSwiftBonuo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorthwest Web Pros LLCBonuo MB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MealieSwift

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

Bonuo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MealieSwift free?
MealieSwift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bonuo free?
Bonuo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MealieSwift or Bonuo have ads?
Neither MealieSwift nor Bonuo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MealieSwift or Bonuo?
MealieSwift ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bonuo every 2 weeks. Most recently, MealieSwift was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bonuo on September 22, 2026.

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