Fridgea vs FoodShiner: an honest FoodShiner alternative
FoodShiner is a free pantry, fridge and freezer tracker with apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, and recipes and a meal planner built in. If you'd like faster ways to add food or AI recipe ideas, here's how Fridgea compares.
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Updated October 1, 2026
Scan with your iPhone camera
Free on iPhone & iPad · No account needed
Choose Fridgea if…
You want to add a whole shop from one receipt photo.
You'd like to add food by voice, right in the app.
You want AI recipe ideas from the ingredients you pick.
Choose FoodShiner if…
You want apps on Apple Watch and Mac.
You don't want to pay at all — FoodShiner runs on optional tips.
You plan meals for the week ahead.
Feature by feature
Fridgea compared with FoodShiner. Facts about FoodShiner are as listed on the sources below.
Feature
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FoodShiner
Expiry reminders
One digest notification per day, 1–7 days ahead; free
Photograph a grocery receipt and Fridgea turns it into a reviewed list of items with storage and dates. FoodShiner's listing doesn't mention receipt scanning.
Just say it
Say "two liters of milk in the fridge and chicken for the freezer" and Fridgea adds both. FoodShiner lists Siri Shortcuts actions rather than in-app voice entry.
AI recipe ideas
Fridgea generates recipe ideas from up to 10 ingredients you choose, with your preferences. FoodShiner turns your inventory into meal ideas but doesn't say it uses AI.
Where FoodShiner is the better choice
Apple Watch and Mac apps
FoodShiner has native apps for Apple Watch and Mac, including your shopping list on the Watch. Fridgea runs on iPhone and iPad.
Completely free
Every FoodShiner feature is free, with optional tips. Fridgea has a free plan, but scanning, voice and AI recipes need Pro after a few tries.
Meal planner
FoodShiner added a meal planner in 2026, and cooking a recipe can use up matching items in your inventory.
Switching from FoodShiner
Install Fridgea from the App Store.
Add what's in your fridge — the fastest way is to snap your next grocery receipt.
Set your reminder lead time in Settings.
If you share with family, invite them from Settings → Family Sharing.
Questions, answered
Is Fridgea free?
Yes. Fridgea is free to download, and the free plan covers up to 30 items and 3 shopping lists, with expiry reminders, widgets, your recipe library and cooking mode. Pro unlocks unlimited items, receipt and barcode scanning, voice input, Apple Notes import, AI recipes and family sharing. Prices are shown in the App Store in your currency.
Can I import my data from FoodShiner?
There's no direct import from FoodShiner. The quickest way to start is to scan your next grocery receipt or barcodes.
Does Fridgea work on Android?
Not at the moment. Fridgea is made for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18.6 or later.
What does FoodShiner do better?
FoodShiner has Apple Watch and Mac apps, is completely free with optional tips, and includes a meal planner.
