Comparison

Scanela vs Panloom

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

Head to head
About

Scanela

Features
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Cook with what you already have. Simply scan your ingredients and get instant recipe suggestions based on what’s in your kitchen. No more guessing, no more wasted food. Whether you have a few random ingredients or a full fridge, the app helps you turn them into real meals in seconds. No more staring at the fridge wondering what to cook. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at your fridge, pantry, or any ingredients you have. Scanela identifies everything instantly and matches your ingredients against a database of 380,000+ real recipes. When we find a great match you get a tried and tested recipe. When we don't, our AI chef creates a custom recipe just for you, so you always get suggestions no matter what's in your fridge. You can also choose between two modes; Fridge Only to get recipes using only what you have, or Can Shop to get recipes that may require a few extra ingredients from the store. KEY FEATURES: – Scan ingredients using your camera – Get recipe suggestions instantly – Step-by-step cooking guide – Ingredient matching; green means you already have it – Save and organize your favorite recipes – Import your own recipes manually or from images – Automatic shopping list with items you already have checked off – Pantry mode to keep track of ingredients over time – Personalized results based on dietary preferences PRO VERSION: Unlock unlimited scans, more recipe suggestions per scan, multi-photo scanning and unlimited saved and imported recipes. PREMIUM VERSION: Everything in Pro plus smart ingredient substitutions, PDF export, up to 5 photos per scan and 10+ recipe suggestions. Upgrade to Pro or Premium to unlock the full experience and get the most out of your ingredients. Start cooking smarter today.

About

Panloom

Features
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Your fridge. Tonight’s dinner. Panloom helps you decide what to cook with food you already have. Photograph a fridge shelf, freezer, or pantry section, review the ingredients, and discover practical meals that fit your kitchen and preferences. FROM INGREDIENTS TO DINNER β€’ Photograph your kitchen or add ingredients manually. β€’ Review and correct the ingredient list before finding meals. β€’ Mark food to use soon and find recipes that put it to work. β€’ Explore recipe photos, ingredients, cooking times, and estimated nutrition per serving. β€’ Save favorite meals to make again. COOK ALONG, ONE STEP AT A TIME Get your ingredients ready, adjust servings, check off preparation and cooking steps, and use a built-in cooking timer. Keep the recipe close with an optional keep-screen-awake control. MAKE IT FIT YOUR TABLE Choose food preferences and ingredients to avoid. Review every suggestion for your own dietary needs, allergies, and food safety. Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. PLAN A LITTLE AHEAD WITH PANLOOM PLUS Plus adds unlimited kitchen photo scans, an automatic three-dinner plan, meal swaps, and a combined checklist of missing ingredients. The free version includes three kitchen photo scans, manual ingredient entry, meal ideas, saved recipes, and guided cooking. An account is required. Kitchen photo recognition happens on your iPhone; you confirm what was found. Recipe catalog and photo loading require an internet connection. Saved meals and kitchen information are stored on your device. Panloom Plus is an optional auto-renewing annual subscription. The localized price and billing period are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings. There is no free trial currently offered. Privacy: https://zuldodohdonvuhycnhfc.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/privacy Terms: https://zuldodohdonvuhycnhfc.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/terms Support: matthewgbusiness16@gmail.com

Screenshots

Scanela4 screens
Panloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanela at weekly against Panloom's monthly. Scanela also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanela sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Panloom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanela ships an update weekly, Panloom monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Scanela versus Panloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanelaPanloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmela MusicMatthew Gaffney

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scanela

Subscriptions4
  • Scanela Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Scanela Premium Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Scanela Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Scanela Premium Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Panloom

Subscriptions1
  • Panloom Plus Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanela free?
Scanela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panloom free?
Panloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanela or Panloom have ads?
Neither Scanela nor Panloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanela or Panloom?
Scanela ships an update weekly, and Panloom monthly. Most recently, Scanela was updated on October 25, 2026 and Panloom on October 26, 2026.

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