# Patterns vs BasicPlate

The clearest difference is rating: BasicPlate at 5.0 against Patterns's 4.5. Patterns's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterns sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BasicPlate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BasicPlate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns | BasicPlate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-ocd-and-erp-journal/id6762611172/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basicplate-ai-calorie-tracker/id6762943988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aftaab Siddiqui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894832139) | [BasicPlate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040059266) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-ocd-and-erp-journal/id6762611172)

A private journaling app designed to help users understand and track their obsessive-compulsive patterns. Record thoughts, log obsessions and compulsions, and visualize trends over time in a secure, local-first environment.

**Highlights:** Daily journaling, OCD tracking (obsessions, compulsions, responses), Distress trend insights, Private, local-first storage, App lock (Face ID, Touch ID, passcode), Exportable PDF reports, JSON backup and import

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Patterns Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


### BasicPlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basicplate-ai-calorie-tracker/id6762943988)

Easily track your meals and nutrition with AI-powered logging. Snap a photo, record a voice note, or type a quick description to get accurate calorie and macro estimates. Build mindful eating habits without the frustration of tedious logging.

**Highlights:** AI food logging by photo, voice, or text, Barcode scanner for packaged foods, Daily calorie and macro tracking, Custom recipe creation and import, Workout logging with calorie burn estimates, Apple Health sync, Progress tracking (weight, measurements, photos)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BasicPlate Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BasicPlate Premium - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterns free?

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

### Is BasicPlate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patterns or BasicPlate?

BasicPlate is rated higher. Patterns averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BasicPlate averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Patterns or BasicPlate have ads?

Neither Patterns nor BasicPlate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterns or BasicPlate?

Patterns ships an update weekly, and BasicPlate weekly. Most recently, Patterns was updated on October 11, 2026 and BasicPlate on October 10, 2026.

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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.*