# MyRecipes vs PlateBuilder

The clearest difference is rating: PlateBuilder at 5.0 against MyRecipes's 4.0. PlateBuilder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). MyRecipes's advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 7) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyRecipes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and PlateBuilder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlateBuilder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyRecipes has 171 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MyRecipes's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlateBuilder's.

MyRecipes ships an update fortnightly, PlateBuilder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyRecipes | PlateBuilder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrecipes/id6755009073/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platebuilder/id6767017681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [People Inc. Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605772988) | [PlateBuilder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896346985) |

## What reviewers say

### MyRecipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myrecipes/id6755009073)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Food & Drink, #68 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily save, organize, and cook recipes from various online sources and trusted brands. Offers personalized recommendations and a clutter-free cooking mode for a simplified culinary experience.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from any website or app, Organize recipes into custom collections, Access 100,000+ trusted recipes, Cook mode with screen stay-awake, Personalized recipe recommendations, Search and filter recipes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### PlateBuilder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platebuilder/id6767017681)

Simplify meal preparation by transforming basic ingredients into family-approved dishes. This app assists with healthier eating, utilizing existing pantry items, and solving the daily "what's for dinner" dilemma.

**Highlights:** Ingredient-based meal planning, Family-friendly recipes, Pantry inventory management, Healthy eating guidance, Dinner solution finder

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlateBuilder Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| PlateBuilder Plus | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyRecipes free?

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

### Is PlateBuilder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyRecipes or PlateBuilder?

PlateBuilder is rated higher. MyRecipes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while PlateBuilder averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do MyRecipes or PlateBuilder have ads?

MyRecipes shows ads; PlateBuilder does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyRecipes or PlateBuilder?

MyRecipes ships an update fortnightly, and PlateBuilder every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyRecipes was updated on October 21, 2026 and PlateBuilder on October 6, 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.*