Comparison

Mart Day vs Chi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mart Day

Features
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Main Functions: I. Ingredient Management 【Ingredient Search】Provides over 900 common ingredients that can be directly added to your shopping list. 【Shopping List】Supports copying or direct sharing; quick entry, automatically identifies and extracts ingredient prices, quantities/weights; to-do lists can be updated synchronously while shopping; Switch to card view for more efficient modification of ingredient names, whether they are staple foods, currency, and weight/quantity units, etc. 【Homepage Grouping】Supports group management and view switching; switching to card view makes it easier to monitor prices. II. Refrigerator Management 【Ingredient Filtering】Supports filtering by different statuses: normal, near expiration, expired, and finished; counts near-expiration quantities. 【Near-Expiration Reminder】Reminds you 2 days in advance when stored ingredients are about to expire. Daily push notifications for near-expiration dates 【Ingredient Management】Swipe left to replenish, delete, or modify the near-expiration days for ingredients. III. Recipe Module 【Recipe Content】The homepage recommends the latest and third-party recipes, supporting searches by name and browsing recipes by region or flavor. 【Custom Recipes】Users can create and input recipes, with data stored locally. 【Recipe Details】Provides ingredient and cooking step information, linked to the shopping list, allowing direct addition (single/batch) of ingredients needed for a recipe to the list; official recipes can also be saved locally for further editing. IV. Settings 【Language Switch】Currently supports English and Chinese. 【Unit Configuration】Users can customize currency units and weight/quantity units. 【User Feedback】Users can directly report issues within the app, submitting descriptions and screenshots.

About

Chi

This AI-powered app helps you manage your home ingredients, reminds you of expiring items, and suggests meals based on what you have. It focuses on local data storage for privacy.

Highlights
  • AI ingredient management
  • Expiration date reminders
  • Recipe suggestions based on ingredients
  • Meal planning
  • Local data storage
  • Dietary tracking
Features
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"What should I cook tonight?" — Let QingTuan help you decide! ChiHaoFan is a smart, privacy-first fridge and meal manager. Key Features: - Visual Fridge: Track food shelf life with color-coded alerts to eliminate food waste. - AI Meal Planner: Generate nutritious recipes instantly using ingredients you already have. - Smart Shopping List: Automatically detect missing ingredients and check off items directly into your fridge. - Virtual Kitchen Companion: QingTuan cheers you on as you develop healthy eating habits. - 100% Offline Privacy: All data stays securely on your device. No cloud tracking, no mandatory accounts, no ads. [About ChiHaoFan Pro] Available as flexible Monthly / Yearly subscriptions, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Unlock receipt scanning, multi-day meal planning, AI weekly health reports, and premium themes. Support: https://ai-chen2050.github.io/chihaofan/support-en.html Privacy Policy: https://ai-chen2050.github.io/chihaofan/privacy-en.html Terms of Service: https://ai-chen2050.github.io/chihaofan/terms-en.html

Screenshots

Mart Day4 screens
Chi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chi at every 4 days against Mart Day's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mart Day sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Chi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mart Day ships an update every 2 weeks, Chi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mart Day versus Chi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMart DayChi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer赛邦 侯博 陈

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mart Day

One-time3
  • 150 points$0.99
  • 400 points$1.99
  • 1500 points$6.99
10 purchases

Chi

Subscriptions2
  • Chihaofan Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Chihaofan Pro Yearly$16.991 Year
One-time8
  • 减脂教练 · 团团超技能$0.99
  • 控糖管理 · 团团超技能$0.99
  • 孕期/月子营养 · 团团超技能$0.99
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  • 增肌食谱 · 团团超技能$0.99
  • 宝宝辅食 · 团团超技能$0.99
  • 三高慢病食养 · 团团超技能$0.99
  • 中医食养 · 团团超技能$0.99
  • 一周备餐大师 · 团团超技能$0.99

Questions

Is Mart Day free?
Mart Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chi free?
Chi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mart Day or Chi have ads?
Neither Mart Day nor Chi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mart Day or Chi?
Mart Day ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chi every 4 days. Most recently, Mart Day was updated on October 4, 2026 and Chi on October 24, 2026.

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