# HappiTime vs SimplyPlate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HappiTime at none against SimplyPlate's 3. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplyPlate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. HappiTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HappiTime against 5.0 for SimplyPlate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

HappiTime ships an update fortnightly, SimplyPlate every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HappiTime | SimplyPlate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happitime/id6757933269/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyplate/id6811621087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869724922) | [SimplyPlate](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811621089) |

## What reviewers say

### HappiTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happitime/id6757933269)

Discover real-time happy hour deals at nearby bars and restaurants. Find half-price appetizers, discounted drinks, and late-night specials updated live by venues. Explore new spots and save money on your nights out.

**Highlights:** Live, up-to-date happy hour listings, Deals mapped by proximity, Filter by drinks, food, or late-night specials, Discover new local venues, Save money on dining and drinks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimplyPlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplyplate/id6811621087)

This app generates personalized weekly meal plans based on your household's dietary needs, preferences, and budget. It includes recipes, grocery lists, and nutritional information, with options to import your own recipes and utilize a cook mode.

**Highlights:** Personalized weekly meal plans, Customizable dietary goals (calories, protein, etc.), Automated, aisle-grouped grocery lists, Recipe import from links or photos, Allergy-safe meal planning, Cook Mode with integrated timers, Budget-conscious planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HappiTime free?

HappiTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimplyPlate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HappiTime or SimplyPlate?

HappiTime and SimplyPlate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do HappiTime or SimplyPlate have ads?

Neither HappiTime nor SimplyPlate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HappiTime or SimplyPlate?

HappiTime ships an update fortnightly, and SimplyPlate every 9 days. Most recently, HappiTime was updated on October 24, 2026 and SimplyPlate on October 24, 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.*