iWhatToCook vs Virtual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
iWhatToCook
Discover recipes based on the ingredients you already have. This app offers video guides and smart filtering to help you decide what to cook and reduce food waste.
- Ingredient-based recipe matching
- Video tutorial integration
- Smart filtering
- Minimalist interface
- No sign-up required
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Cook with what you have, stress-free! "iWhatToCook" is a minimalist and clean recipe discovery tool designed to solve the "what's for dinner" dilemma and help you make the most of your leftovers. Key Features: - Ingredient-Based Matching: Simply select the vegetables, meat, staples, and tools you have on hand, and we'll find the perfect recipes for you. - Video Guides: Integrated with high-quality Bilibili video tutorials, providing step-by-step visual instructions for every dish. - Pure Experience: No complicated sign-ups, no invasive ads. Just you and the joy of cooking. - Smart Filtering: Quickly find exactly what you're looking for, whether it's a quick snack or a full feast. Turn your kitchen into a playground and make every meal an adventure. Apple Official User Documentation (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Virtual
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VirtualFridge helps you keep track of the food you already have, see what needs using soon, and turn expiring ingredients into simple meal ideas. Add items to your fridge, freezer, or pantry, track expiry dates, and quickly see what is fresh, due soon, or expired. Use it for everyday groceries, leftovers, pantry staples, freezer items, and ingredients you want to use before they expire.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Virtual at Free against iWhatToCook's $1.99. iWhatToCook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Virtual is free to download; iWhatToCook costs $1.99 up front. Virtual sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iWhatToCook asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iWhatToCook | Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | β | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naihe Hu | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
iWhatToCook
No in-app purchases
Virtual
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
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