VibeChef vs Recipa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VibeChef
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Stop staring at your fridge wondering βwhatβs for dinner?β VibeChef is your AI-powered kitchen companion that turns the ingredients you already have into delicious, personalized meals. Over thousands of cooks use VibeChef to save time, reduce waste, and discover better weeknight dinners. Take control of your pantry and let AI plan tonightβs meal. HOW IT WORKS 1) Tell VibeChef what you have (e.g., βchicken, rice, tomatoesβ). 2) Get instant recipes tailored to your diet, time, and skill level.* 3) Cook with clear step-by-step guidance.* WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT 1) AI turns pantry items into ready-to-cook recipes* 2) Personalized results that respect dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, and more)* 3) Smart suggestions before ingredients go bad (reduce waste)* 4) Time & difficulty estimates so you know exactly what to expect 5) Build your personal cookbook with favorites and streaks* 6) Learn over time. VibeChef adapts to your tastes and cooking history* If you have ideas or questions, email us at support-vibechef@subspace.team. *We do not provide medical or nutrition advice. Recipe content is for informational purposes only. Always check for allergens and follow safe food-handling practices. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS β’ Start with a 14-day free trial β full access, no charge until the trial ends β’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after the free trial ends, unless you cancel β’ Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends β’ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period β’ Manage or turn off auto-renewal in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions β’ Cancel anytime during the trial to avoid being charged Privacy Policy: https://subspace.team/vibechef/privacy Terms of Use: https://subspace.team/vibechef/terms * Features marked with an asterisk (e.g., instant recipe generation, personalization, and smart suggestions) require a subscription.
Recipa
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Cook with what you already have. Not sure what to cook? Recipa turns the ingredients in your kitchen into personalized recipe ideas in seconds. Simply take a photo of your ingredients, and Recipa uses AI to identify what you have and create a recipe you can actually make. Turn Ingredients Into Recipes Open your camera, capture your ingredients, and let Recipa do the thinking. Whether you have a few vegetables, meat, eggs, pasta, or random leftovers, Recipa helps you discover what you can cook with them. Your AI Recipe Generator Get personalized recipes based on the ingredients available to you. Recipa can help you discover new meal ideas without spending time searching through endless recipes. Discover New Meals Explore AI-generated recipes for inspiration and find new dishes to try. From quick meals to satisfying dinners, discover recipes tailored around what you have. Reduce Food Waste Have ingredients sitting in your fridge that you don't know what to do with? Recipa helps turn them into useful meal ideas instead of letting them go to waste. Save Your Favorites Found a recipe you love? Save it to your favorites so you can easily find it again whenever you're ready to cook. Less Guessing. More Cooking. Stop asking yourself, "What should I cook today?" Take a photo. Get a recipe. Start cooking. Download Recipa and discover what you can make with the ingredients you already have.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VibeChef at daily against Recipa's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VibeChef sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Recipa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VibeChef ships an update daily, Recipa every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VibeChef | Recipa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Subspace Revolution, Inc. | Said Essoussy |
In-app purchases
VibeChef
- Unlimited access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Unlimited access14 Days trial$19.991 Year
Recipa
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year









