CanZilla vs Jar Keeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CanZilla
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CanZilla is the ultimate app for food preservation lovers. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned canner, CanZilla gives you everything you need to master the art of canning, from step-by-step guides to a rich collection of tested recipes. Learn to Can – Beginner Friendly Get started with confidence: 16 beginner-friendly articles covering the essentials, from jar sterilization to your first successful batch. Easy-to-follow, expert-backed tutorials. Discover & Master Recipes Explore a growing library of canning recipes: Fully detailed with ingredients, instructions, and prep time. USDA-approved and mother-in-law tested. Filter by method: Water Bath, Pressure Canning, and more. Join the Canning Community Like, rate, and review recipes. Save your favorites and build your personal recipe collection. Personal Dashboard Create an account to sync your favorites, ratings, and activity. Manage your profile with ease. Clean, Intuitive Design Designed to be simple, beautiful, and beginner-proof. Find what you need, when you need it.
Jar Keeper
Organize your home-canned goods with this inventory tracker. Log details like canning date, quantity, and shelf life for easy retrieval. Generate QR code labels to quickly access batch information by scanning jars.
- Track home canning inventory
- Log batch details (date, method, quantity)
- Generate QR code labels
- Organize by category
- Local data storage
- Export/import data
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Track your home canning inventory and never lose track of what's in the pantry again. Jar Keeper helps you organize your preserves, jams, pickles, sauces, and anything else you put up. Log each batch with the date canned, processing method, quantity, and shelf life — then find it instantly when you need it. PRINT QR LABELS Generate labels with QR codes that link directly to each batch in the app. Scan a jar, see the details. Works with Avery label templates you already have. SIMPLE INVENTORY - Add batches in seconds - Track quantity, best-by dates, and storage location - Organize by category - Add notes for recipes or special instructions YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is stored locally on your device. No account required. No cloud. No tracking. Export and import your pantry anytime for backup or to move to a new device. Perfect for home canners, preppers, homesteaders, and anyone who wants to know what's on the shelf.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CanZilla at Free against Jar Keeper's $2.99. Jar Keeper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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CanZilla is free to download; Jar Keeper costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CanZilla | Jar Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Supa Ant LLC | MATTHEW MURPHY |
In-app purchases
CanZilla
No in-app purchases
Jar Keeper
No in-app purchases









