# iWhatToCook vs Virtual

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWhatToCook | Virtual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naihe Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/564180065) | [Thomas Richardson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887851473) |

## What reviewers say

### iWhatToCook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwhattocook/id6758870272)

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.

**Highlights:** Ingredient-based recipe matching, Video tutorial integration, Smart filtering, Minimalist interface, No sign-up required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-fridge/id6770601806)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Bring Your Own OpenAI Key | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWhatToCook free?

iWhatToCook costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Virtual free?

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

### Do iWhatToCook or Virtual have ads?

Neither iWhatToCook nor Virtual shows ads.

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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.*