# soom vs Mealbird

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: soom at none against Mealbird's 3. soom also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mealbird sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. soom asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | soom | Mealbird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealbird-macro-meal-planner/id6794577462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **154** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 38 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YEONJAE IM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872095050) | [Lusson LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794577464) |

## What reviewers say

### soom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soom/id6758304583)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mealbird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealbird-macro-meal-planner/id6794577462)

This app creates personalized weekly meal plans with daily protein and calorie targets. It uses USDA data for accurate nutrition information and generates a shopping list based on your budget and preferences.

**Highlights:** Daily protein and calorie tracking, Personalized weekly meal plans, USDA-verified nutrition data, Aisle-grouped shopping lists, Customizable dietary preferences, Recipe cook times and portions

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly, special offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is soom free?

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

### Is Mealbird free?

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

### Do soom or Mealbird have ads?

Mealbird shows ads; soom does not.

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