# Saxbys vs Plated

Saxbys and Plated both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Plated's written reviews are positive against 48% of Saxbys's. Plated also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Saxbys's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 14). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plated sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Saxbys asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plated holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saxbys has 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Saxbys's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plated's.

Saxbys ships an update every 3 months, Plated every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saxbys | Plated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxbys/id722416355/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plated-save-and-share-recipes/id6759089192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Saxbys Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/722416358) | [Oak Ridge Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876788620) |

## What reviewers say

### Saxbys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxbys/id722416355)

Order your favorite drinks and food ahead of time to skip the line. Earn and redeem points through a flexible rewards program, and easily pay in-store or send digital gift cards. Find nearby locations and their hours.

**Highlights:** Order ahead to skip the line, Scan to pay in cafe, Flexible rewards program, Birthday and referral rewards, Digital gift cards, Find nearby cafes and hours

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐ Great app look and feel
- 🚀 Efficient ordering process
- 💰 Convenient rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable order processing
- 🤔 Confusing menu and customization
- 💳 Lack of payment options (e.g. Apple Pay)
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent promo code support

**Reported bugs**

- Order never reaches the store
- Frequent errors and loading issues
- Rewards points not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add tipping option for order ahead
- Improve rewards program and earning structure
- Provide access to full menu even when store is closed
- Implement geo-fencing for Passbook integration


### Plated

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plated-save-and-share-recipes/id6759089192)

Easily save recipes from any online source, organize them into custom cookbooks, and generate smart grocery lists. Plan your meals, track nutrition, and share your culinary creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from any website or social media, Organize recipes into custom cookbooks, Generate smart grocery lists, Meal planning tools, Share cooking creations with friends, AI recipe suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saxbys free?

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

### Is Plated free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Saxbys or Plated?

Plated is rated higher. Saxbys averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Plated averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Saxbys or Plated have ads?

Neither Saxbys nor Plated shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Saxbys or Plated?

Saxbys ships an update every 3 months, and Plated every 3 weeks. Most recently, Saxbys was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plated on November 5, 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.*