# MAX PLUS! vs Jam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jam at 100% against MAX PLUS!'s 6%. Jam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). MAX PLUS!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (161 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MAX PLUS! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAX PLUS! has 161 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of MAX PLUS!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Jam's.

MAX PLUS! ships an update monthly, Jam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAX PLUS! | Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-plus/id6749502386/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-save-recipes-plus-plan-meals/id6771965469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 5.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [County Market Pharmacy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530626748) | [Conner Hourihan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771965471) |

## What reviewers say

### MAX PLUS!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-plus/id6749502386)

Access personalized offers, digital coupons, and discounts from your favorite stores. Plan your shopping with digital weekly ads and clip coupons based on your preferences. Earn rewards and points for purchases, redeemable online or in-store.

**Highlights:** Personalized offers, Digital coupons, Weekly ad access, Digital receipts, Loyalty points and rewards, Store discounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Penny pinchers feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/opening
- 🔍 Difficult to find/sort coupons
- 🤔 Separate apps for shopping and coupons
- 🙄 Worse than previous app

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with latest iOS version
- App reverting to wrong store location

**Requested features**

- Bring back full-page flyer ad option
- Add sort/category feature for coupons
- Integrate coupons into main shopping app


### Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jam-save-recipes-plus-plan-meals/id6771965469)

Organize all your saved recipes in one place and get personalized meal suggestions based on your family's preferences and dietary needs. Plan your week and generate grocery lists effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from any link, photo, or app, AI assistant remembers family preferences and allergies, Organize recipes into custom cookbooks, Plan weekly meals and generate grocery lists, Share cookbooks with household members, Ad-free cooking experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duo Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Plus Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Duo Plan | $71.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Family Plus Plan | $116.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAX PLUS! free?

MAX PLUS! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jam free?

Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MAX PLUS! or Jam?

Jam is rated higher. MAX PLUS! averages 1.9 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Jam averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MAX PLUS! or Jam have ads?

Neither MAX PLUS! nor Jam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MAX PLUS! or Jam?

MAX PLUS! ships an update monthly, and Jam every 2 weeks. Most recently, MAX PLUS! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Jam on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*