# Dishly vs GrabTheTab

The clearest difference is monetization model: GrabTheTab at free with in-app purchases against Dishly's subscription. GrabTheTab also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Dishly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dishly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and GrabTheTab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dishly against 5.0 for GrabTheTab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dishly | GrabTheTab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishly-scan-cook-track/id6757675068/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grabthetab/id6767402463/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yazid Elhdari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868199082) | [Brenden Forte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896471358) |

## What reviewers say

### Dishly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishly-scan-cook-track/id6757675068)

Transform ingredients into meals with recipe suggestions and guided cooking. Track calories and reduce food waste by using what you have on hand. Offers step-by-step instructions for confident cooking.

**Highlights:** Ingredient scanning for recipe ideas, Step-by-step guided cooking instructions, Calorie tracking and nutrition insights, Reduces food waste, Recipe generation based on available ingredients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dishly Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Dishly Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Dishly Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### GrabTheTab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grabthetab/id6767402463)

Effortlessly share bills with friends by snapping a photo of your receipt. Automatically import items, assign them to individuals, and send payment requests instantly. Avoid manual calculations and awkward follow-ups after dining out.

**Highlights:** Receipt photo scanning, Automatic item import, Item assignment per person, One-tap payment requests, Venmo integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pay Per Use | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dishly free?

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

### Is GrabTheTab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dishly or GrabTheTab?

Dishly and GrabTheTab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Dishly or GrabTheTab have ads?

GrabTheTab shows ads; Dishly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dishly or GrabTheTab?

Dishly ships an update every 3 days, and GrabTheTab every 3 days. Most recently, Dishly was updated on November 5, 2026 and GrabTheTab on November 5, 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.*