Comparison

The Leftover Loop vs LeftoverFirst

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

Head to head
About

The Leftover Loop

Features
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The Leftover Loop is a marketplace app that allows restaurants to showcase and sell surplus or leftover food deals, helping reduce food waste while giving customers access to affordable meals. Customers can browse available deals, make purchases, and pick up their orders directly from participating restaurants. Businesses can upload deals, manage orders, and reach new customers with ease. Customers Can - Discover surplus and leftover food deals - Browse available meals and offers - Purchase food deals in advance - Pick up orders from restaurants - Leave reviews and ratings Businesses Can - Sign up and create a restaurant profile - Upload and manage surplus food deals - Receive and track customer orders - Update availability in real time Built to Reduce Waste The Leftover Loop supports restaurants in minimizing food waste while helping customers enjoy quality meals at better value. Privacy User data is handled responsibly, and businesses maintain control over their listings and order availability.

About

LeftoverFirst

Features
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Decide what to eat next - without turning your kitchen into a spreadsheet. LeftoverFirst is a focused, local-first queue for prepared food. Capture a container, confirm what it is, choose fridge or freezer, and set a check reminder. Your Today queue explains what needs attention from the dates and rules you choose. MOVE FROM 'WHAT'S IN THERE?' TO A CLEAR NEXT ACTION • Add a leftover with a photo, text, or voice label • Read label text on device and review editable field suggestions • Keep container, location, prepared date, and reminder together • Sort an explainable use-first queue • Mark food eaten, frozen, shared, discarded, or archived • Undo changes and search disposition history BUILT FOR YOUR APPLE DEVICES • iPhone for quick kitchen capture • iPad for a spacious planning and history view • Apple Watch for a glance and short, acknowledged actions • Local notifications, widgets, and App Intents for timely shortcuts LOCAL-FIRST BY DEFAULT No account is required for the core job. Core records and photos stay on device. Apple Vision label reading and deterministic field suggestions also run on device. Optional private iCloud sync can keep your own devices up to date. Export your data or delete app-owned content any time. FREE AND PRO The free plan supports seven active leftovers and the complete reminder, privacy, export, and deletion loop. Pro adds unlimited active leftovers, full history, templates, advanced reminder rules, optional iCloud features, widgets, Watch actions, App Intents, and insights. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew unless canceled in your Apple Account. Eligible customers may receive one 7-day introductory trial within the subscription group; eligibility and localized terms are shown by Apple before purchase. The lifetime option has no trial. Dates, queue order, and reminders are organizational aids only. LeftoverFirst does not determine edibility, expiration, or safety and does not replace manufacturer labels or storage and reheating instructions, official guidance, dietary or medical advice, or personal judgment. Follow labels and official guidance, and discard food when uncertain. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://nexlevel.com.br/leftoverfirst/privacy/

Screenshots

The Leftover Loop4 screens
LeftoverFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Leftover Loop at none against LeftoverFirst's 3. The Leftover Loop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LeftoverFirst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Leftover Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
The Leftover Loop versus LeftoverFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Leftover LoopLeftoverFirst
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Leftover Loop LLCAlisson Bento

In-app purchases

None

The Leftover Loop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LeftoverFirst

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is The Leftover Loop free?
The Leftover Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LeftoverFirst free?
LeftoverFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Leftover Loop or LeftoverFirst have ads?
Neither The Leftover Loop nor LeftoverFirst shows ads.

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