Comparison

Kitchen Mate vs Scan Me Save Me

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

Head to head
About

Kitchen Mate

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Kitchen Mate brings together small, helpful tools for everyday cooking. Main features: - Convert microwave heating times for different wattages - Use multiple timers that are easy to manage while cooking - Scale ingredient amounts for the number of servings - Convert common kitchen units such as grams, milliliters, tablespoons, and teaspoons - Quickly access recently used conversions and timers For the small kitchen calculations that can slow you down. A simple cooking tool that helps you move smoothly through everyday meals.

About

Scan Me Save Me

Features
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Scan Me Save Me One Tap. Everything. Scan Me Save Me transforms an NFC tag into a powerful digital safety companion. Whether you're at home, travelling, on the road or enjoying the outdoors, your essential information is available instantly when it matters most. Simply tap your Scan Me Save Me NFC tag with a compatible smartphone to securely access emergency information, medical details, emergency contacts and other important information that you've chosen to share. Key Features • Store emergency and medical information securely • Instant access using NFC technology • Emergency contact information • Medical conditions, allergies and medications • Blood group and medical aid details • ICE (In Case of Emergency) information • Child Protect for children's safety • Pet information • Traveller and tourist identification • Vehicle and roadside emergency information • Club and organisation emergency profiles • Disability assistance information • Digital business cards • Secure NFC payments with Scan Me Pay Me (where available) • No subscriptions for your NFC tag – a one-time purchase provides lifetime use Designed For • Individuals and families • Children • Seniors • Travellers and tourists • Cyclists and bikers • Runners and hikers • Pet owners • Golfers • Businesses • Clubs and organisations • Drivers and fleet operators Your information remains under your control and can be updated whenever needed. Compatible with supported NFC-enabled smartphones. One Tap. Peace of Mind. We speak when you are unable to

Screenshots

Kitchen Mate4 screens
Scan Me Save Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scan Me Save Me at none against Kitchen Mate's shown. Scan Me Save Me also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Kitchen Mate versus Scan Me Save Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchen MateScan Me Save Me
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb AppGeniene Preston

In-app purchases

None

Kitchen Mate

No in-app purchases

None

Scan Me Save Me

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kitchen Mate free?
Kitchen Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan Me Save Me free?
Scan Me Save Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kitchen Mate or Scan Me Save Me have ads?
Kitchen Mate shows ads; Scan Me Save Me does not.
Which is updated more often, Kitchen Mate or Scan Me Save Me?
Kitchen Mate ships an update every 9 days, and Scan Me Save Me every 9 days. Most recently, Kitchen Mate was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scan Me Save Me on October 25, 2026.

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