# Allrecipes Magazine vs bite NYC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: bite NYC at 100% against Allrecipes Magazine's 5%. bite NYC also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Allrecipes Magazine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (589 vs 28). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Allrecipes Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. bite NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

bite NYC holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Allrecipes Magazine has 589 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Allrecipes Magazine's written reviews are positive against 100% of bite NYC's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Allrecipes Magazine | bite NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allrecipes-magazine/id727866441/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bite-nyc/id955946441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 4.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meredith Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/348681330) | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) |

## What reviewers say

### Allrecipes Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allrecipes-magazine/id727866441)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Get inspiration for quick and satisfying meals from a community of home cooks. Discover five-star recipes using pantry ingredients, expert cooking tips, and essential kitchen gadget recommendations. Enjoy a seamless reading experience optimized for your device.

**Highlights:** Optimized reading modes, Offline access, Bookmark and share articles, Text-to-speech functionality, New issue alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Subscription | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| August/September 2013 | $4.99 | one-time |
| December/January 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| February/March 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| June/July 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| August/September 2014 | $4.99 | one-time |
| April/May 2015 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Recipes on website
- 🚀 Recipe City

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Cash-grab
- 🗑️ Useless
- 😢 Lost recipes
- 🤯 Terrible app
- 🤬 Garbage

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Can't access saved recipes
- App not working

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old app
- Restore saved recipes
- Charge for the old app instead
- Separate app for magazine


### bite NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bite-nyc/id955946441)

Easily order your favorite meals with a user-friendly interface. Browse the menu, customize your order, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse customizable menus, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses, Schedule orders up to 7 days in advance, Restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Allrecipes Magazine free?

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

### Is bite NYC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Allrecipes Magazine or bite NYC?

bite NYC is rated higher. Allrecipes Magazine averages 1.7 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while bite NYC averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Allrecipes Magazine or bite NYC have ads?

bite NYC shows ads; Allrecipes Magazine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Allrecipes Magazine or bite NYC?

Allrecipes Magazine ships an update every 2 months, and bite NYC every 2 months. Most recently, Allrecipes Magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and bite NYC on November 1, 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.*