PantryMate vs FreshKeep Smart Pantry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PantryMate
This app helps you manage your pantry by tracking inventory and suggesting recipes based on available ingredients. It aims to reduce food waste and save you time and money in the kitchen.
- Pantry inventory tracking
- AI-powered recipe suggestions
- Reduce food waste
- Save time and money
- Smart kitchen assistant
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Meet PantryMate — Your Smart Kitchen Assistant. Tired of forgetting what’s in your pantry or wasting food you already bought? PantryMate helps you track, plan, and cook smarter with the power of AI. PantryMate transforms your kitchen into an intelligent system that saves you time, money, and effort — all while helping you live more sustainably. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FreshKeep Smart Pantry
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FreshKeep Smart Pantry is your intelligent kitchen companion that helps you track food, reduce waste, and cook smarter. Never let food expire again. FreshKeep monitors your pantry in real-time, alerts you before items go bad, and suggests delicious recipes using what you already have. With smart meal planning, automated shopping lists, and powerful analytics, you'll save money while eating better. KEY FEATURES: SMART PANTRY MANAGEMENT - Track expiration dates with automatic freshness indicators (green, amber, red) - Organize by storage location: fridge, pantry, or counter - Barcode scanning for instant item entry (Pro) - Visual dashboard with at-a-glance inventory summary - Get notified before food expires with customizable alerts RECIPE DISCOVERY & AI SUGGESTIONS - See which recipes you can cook right now from your pantry - AI-powered recipe suggestions based on ingredients you have (Pro) - Browse and save recipes from your favorite food blogs - Ingredient matching shows what you have vs. what you need - 70+ starter recipes included MEAL PLANNING - Plan your week with a simple drag-and-drop calendar (Pro) - Auto-generate shopping lists from missing ingredients - Sync meal plans to your iPhone Calendar app (Pro) - Track what you've cooked and discover your favorites SMART SHOPPING LISTS - Auto-generated suggestions based on your pantry and recipes - Organize by category for efficient store trips - Quick-add common items - Mark priority items never to forget ANALYTICS & SAVINGS - Track food waste and understand why items expire - See monthly trends on usage vs. waste - Monitor savings from reduced food waste - Make smarter purchasing decisions with purchase frequency insights FRESHNESS DASHBOARD - Dynamic color themes reflect your pantry's health - Green when everything's fresh, amber when items need attention, red when action needed - Tab badges show items requiring immediate attention - Beautiful gradient banners keep you informed CUSTOMIZATION - Light, Dark, or System appearance - Customizable notification timing (3 days, 1 day, day-of) - Dietary preferences and allergy tracking - Siri & Shortcuts integration - Home screen widgets for quick pantry overview PRO SUBSCRIPTION: Upgrade to FreshKeep Pro for unlimited pantry items, barcode scanning, AI recipe suggestions, meal planning with calendar sync, and advanced analytics. - Monthly: $3.99/month - Yearly: $24.99/year (Save 48%) - Lifetime: $39.99 (one-time purchase) Free tier includes: basic pantry tracking (up to 30 items), shopping lists, and recipe browsing. FreshKeep — every ingredient counts. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.norsecode.app Terms of Use: https://norsecode.app/eula Support: support@norsecode.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PantryMate at 15.0 against FreshKeep Smart Pantry's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PantryMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and FreshKeep Smart Pantry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PantryMate | FreshKeep Smart Pantry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dinocorn LLC | Eric Scholl |
In-app purchases
PantryMate
- PantryMate Pro$4.991 Year
- PantryMate Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
FreshKeep Smart Pantry
- FreshKeep Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- FreshKeep Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- FreshKeep Pro Lifetime$39.99
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