Grocey vs Banchanism
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Grocey
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Grocey is the smart grocery list that learns how you shop. Scan handwritten notes, import recipes, organize products automatically and sort your list by the route through your supermarket. Share a list when you want to shop together, while your normal lists and learned preferences stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Banchanism
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Banchanism helps you explore Korean side dishes with a camera, a visual encyclopedia, and practical food notes. Use AI identification when you find an unfamiliar banchan. Review the suggested match, compare alternatives, and correct it when needed. Each confirmed dish becomes part of your collection. Explore 135 Korean banchan with romanization-first labels (romanization, then Korean, then English), ingredients, allergens, nutrition references, cooking notes, storage guidance, and visual clues for telling similar dishes apart. Use the recipe library for ingredient quantities, preparation steps, and vegan alternatives. The etiquette guide explains refills, sharing, allergies, and common Korean restaurant questions. You can also share a banchan discovery with the community. Community posts are public, so only post photos and details you are comfortable sharing. Key features: - AI photo identification with confidence and alternative candidates - A 135-dish Korean banchan encyclopedia (unique after dedupe) - Collection progress for confirmed dishes - Ingredient, allergen, nutrition, and recipe notes - Korean dining etiquette FAQ - Public community posts for unfamiliar dishes and food discoveries Important: AI identification is a guide, not a guarantee. Check allergens directly with the restaurant or food provider before eating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Banchanism at none against Grocey's 3. Banchanism also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Grocey's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Grocey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Banchanism asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grocey ships an update every 2 days, Banchanism every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Grocey | Banchanism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lex van Prooijen | JONGMYUN KIM |
In-app purchases
Grocey
- Grocey Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
- Grocey Plus Yearly1 Year trial$12.991 Year
- Grocey Plus Lifetime$12.99
Banchanism
No in-app purchases









