# Gousto vs Abbey Wharf

The clearest difference is monetization model: Abbey Wharf at ad-supported against Gousto's subscription. Abbey Wharf also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gousto's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Gousto holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gousto has 340 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Gousto's written reviews are positive against 67% of Abbey Wharf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gousto ships an update weekly, Abbey Wharf every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gousto | Abbey Wharf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gousto/id992607465/reviews)** | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abbey-wharf/id1591912708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **340** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 167 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gousto](https://appshunter.io/developer/992607464) | [Paul Clemitshaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591912710) |

## What reviewers say

### Gousto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gousto/id992607465)

This app simplifies home cooking by delivering pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards. Choose from a vast, rotating menu of global cuisines and quick meals, all delivered to your door. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes without the hassle of grocery shopping or meal planning.

**Highlights:** Browse and choose weekly recipes, Schedule deliveries, Adjust box size, Pause or cancel subscription, Pre-portioned ingredients, Step-by-step recipe cards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient delivery
- 👍 Delicious and fresh food
- 👍 Easy to follow recipes
- 👍 Good variety of meals
- 👍 Helps improve cooking skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing/poor quality ingredients
- 🐛 Delivery issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive for some
- 🐛 Inconsistent customer service
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on various devices
- Delivery issues and missing items
- Automatic orders without user consent
- Incorrect or missing nutritional information

**Requested features**

- Allow more servings per meal
- Improve app stability and performance
- Provide more dietary/allergy options
- Offer more affordable meal plans
- Improve delivery reliability and communication


### Abbey Wharf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abbey-wharf/id1591912708)

Easily order food and drinks directly from your table or utilize a convenient click-and-collect service for takeaway. Manage table reservations and track your loyalty program rewards all within the application.

**Highlights:** Order from table, Click and collect takeaway, Table bookings, Loyalty program management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gousto free?

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

### Is Abbey Wharf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gousto or Abbey Wharf?

Gousto is rated higher. Gousto averages 4.9 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while Abbey Wharf averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Gousto or Abbey Wharf have ads?

Gousto shows ads; Abbey Wharf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gousto or Abbey Wharf?

Gousto ships an update weekly, and Abbey Wharf every 5 months. Most recently, Gousto was updated on September 23, 2026 and Abbey Wharf on September 21, 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.*