# Blue Apron vs Magic Kitchen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blue Apron at 60% against Magic Kitchen's 0%. Blue Apron also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (42K vs 6). Magic Kitchen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Blue Apron holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Apron has 42K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Blue Apron's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Kitchen's.

Blue Apron ships an update fortnightly, Magic Kitchen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Apron | Magic Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-apron-meal-kit-delivery/id976642810/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-kitchen/id1603791609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Apron, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/976642809) | [Magic Kitchen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585781114) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Apron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-apron-meal-kit-delivery/id976642810)

Discover a variety of meal kits, pre-made meals, and minimal-prep options. Enjoy chef-designed recipes with fresh ingredients, ready in minutes. Order what you want without a subscription.

**Highlights:** No subscription required, Pre-made and minimal-prep meals, Chef-designed recipes, Fresh ingredients, 100+ meal options, Assemble & Bake one-pan meals, Dish by Blue Apron pre-made meals

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Delicious and high-quality meals
- 👍 Easy to use app and service
- 🧠 Broadens cooking knowledge and palate
- 🍽️ Convenient and time-saving
- 💰 Cost-effective compared to dining out

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring issues with missing/spoiled ingredients
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing past recipes
- 📦 Delivery delays and package issues
- 💸 Expensive compared to grocery shopping
- 🔄 Inconsistent order changes without notification

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to reliably track package deliveries
- App issues with logging in and accessing accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when modifying future orders

**Requested features**

- Improved recipe search and organization
- Option to customize meal plans and portions
- Better tracking and notification for deliveries
- More dietary and allergy-friendly options


### Magic Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-kitchen/id1603791609)

Easily manage your meal orders on the go with this app. It offers a constantly expanding menu of frozen, chef-prepared meals that are ready to heat and eat.

**Highlights:** Order meals on the go, Expanding and changing menu, Frozen meals, Heat and eat convenience, Chef-prepared homestyle meals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Apron free?

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

### Is Magic Kitchen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blue Apron or Magic Kitchen?

Blue Apron is rated higher. Blue Apron averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Magic Kitchen averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Blue Apron or Magic Kitchen have ads?

Blue Apron shows ads; Magic Kitchen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Apron or Magic Kitchen?

Blue Apron ships an update fortnightly, and Magic Kitchen every 2 months. Most recently, Blue Apron was updated on November 5, 2026 and Magic Kitchen on November 3, 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.*