# Save Thyme vs WeeknightBite

The clearest difference is update cadence: WeeknightBite at every 3 days against Save Thyme's every 10 days. WeeknightBite also leads on chart position (#67 vs unranked) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). Save Thyme's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save Thyme sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WeeknightBite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Save Thyme holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively.

Save Thyme ships an update every 10 days, WeeknightBite every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save Thyme | WeeknightBite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-thyme-meal-planner/id6794951304/reviews)** | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeknightbite-meal-planner/id6797242077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 67 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Aames Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794951306) | [Anton Anton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797242079) |

## What reviewers say

### Save Thyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-thyme-meal-planner/id6794951304)

This app helps you plan weekly meals by finding recipes that share common ingredients. It automatically merges your shopping list, reducing the number of items and your grocery bill. Track your pantry and use up existing ingredients with smart recipe suggestions.

**Highlights:** Weekly meal planning, Ingredient overlap identification, Smart, merged shopping lists, Pantry tracking, Recipe sharing from blogs, Step-by-step recipe directions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |


### WeeknightBite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeknightbite-meal-planner/id6797242077)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Simplify weeknight dinners with a curated recipe library and an automatically generated grocery list. Plan meals, manage dietary needs, and even cook hands-free. Share plans with your household for seamless meal coordination.

**Highlights:** Automated grocery list generation, Curated and tested recipe library, Dietary preference filtering, Hands-free cooking controls, Household sharing, Chaos Calendar scheduling, Smart recipe imports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $7.99 | per month |
| All Access | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save Thyme free?

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

### Is WeeknightBite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Save Thyme or WeeknightBite?

Save Thyme is rated higher. Save Thyme averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WeeknightBite averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Save Thyme or WeeknightBite have ads?

Neither Save Thyme nor WeeknightBite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save Thyme or WeeknightBite?

Save Thyme ships an update every 10 days, and WeeknightBite every 3 days. Most recently, Save Thyme was updated on November 6, 2026 and WeeknightBite on November 8, 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.*