# grumbl. vs MealMarks

The clearest difference is ads: MealMarks at none against grumbl.'s shown. MealMarks also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). grumbl.'s advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for grumbl. against 5.0 for MealMarks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | grumbl. | MealMarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumbl/id6772917460/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealmarks/id6804734721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Austin Shin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772917462) | [Nevv Atlantis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785977795) |

## What reviewers say

### grumbl.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grumbl/id6772917460)

This app helps you remember the meals you've eaten by letting you log them with photos. It automatically detects the date and time and allows you to add notes, making it easy to recall past dining experiences without any judgment or complex forms.

**Highlights:** Photo-based meal logging, Automatic date/time detection, On-device camera roll import, Searchable notes and places, Meal rating and grouping, Local data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MealMarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealmarks/id6804734721)

This private food journal uses photos to help you understand your eating habits without judgment. Add context with tags and notes, then explore patterns in your diet through simple summaries. Your data stays on your device for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Photo-first food journaling, Customizable meal and location tags, Optional notes and 'would eat again' rating, Automatic date and time stamping, Pattern analysis based on tags, On-device data storage, Accessibility features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is grumbl. free?

grumbl. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MealMarks free?

MealMarks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, grumbl. or MealMarks?

grumbl. and MealMarks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do grumbl. or MealMarks have ads?

grumbl. shows ads; MealMarks does not.

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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.*