Report updated Apr 7, 2026
The Spicery
v2.0Home cooks and food enthusiasts who want to organize their pantry, reduce food waste, and expand their culinary knowledge.
What Is The Spicery?
Launched Oct 6, 2021
Updated Nov 2021
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Track spices on hand, monitor quantities, and prevent duplicate purchases
Access information on common and rare spices, including usage tips and interesting facts
Quickly identify alternatives when missing a specific spice for a recipe
Backup and restore spice lists across devices via cloud storage
Personal information is not collected or used by the application
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate utility, but report stagnation.”
What Users Love
Saves money by preventing duplicate purchases.
Pain Points
Lack of recent updates since 2021.
Low confidence · 7 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #54 | ▼18 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Educational spice database and substitution engine
- Privacy-first design with no data collection
- One-time purchase model (no subscriptions)
- Cross-platform availability
Cons
- No updates since late 2021
- Very low review volume and social proof
- Lack of barcode scanning for inventory entry
- Zero social media presence
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Implementation of expiry reminders
- Integration with grocery delivery services
- Expansion into spice blending guides
- Marketing to 'subscription-fatigued' users
Market Threats
- All-in-one pantry managers making niche apps redundant
- OS incompatibility due to lack of maintenance
- Free alternatives with more frequent updates
Who competes with The Spicery?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
- +
Weaker sentiment at 65/100 — but still a direct threat
- +
Higher rated at 4.5★ vs 4.0★
Contenders
Cooklist: Pantry Meals Recipes
Cooklist, Inc
Strongly overlaps on inventory management and helping users cook with what they already have on hand.
Strongly overlaps on inventory management and helping users cook with what they already have on hand.
Waste No More - Grocery, Shopping Lists & Home Inventory! Create Your Own Item Lists!
0BANGKOK CADOGAN COMPANY LIMITED
Focuses on household food management and expiry tracking, appealing to the same waste-conscious audience.
Focuses on household food management and expiry tracking, appealing to the same waste-conscious audience.
Peers
A premium paid app that includes a robust pantry section, targeting the same serious home cook demographic.
Web Recipe Importing
AnyList: Grocery Shopping List
★4.9 (77K)Purple Cover, Inc.
While focused on lists, its pantry tracking features make it a common alternative for ingredient organization.
While focused on lists, its pantry tracking features make it a common alternative for ingredient organization.
SuperCook Recipe By Ingredient
★4.8 (21K)AMR Systems LLC
Focuses on the 'what can I cook with these ingredients' job, making inventory tracking a central part of the user experience.
Focuses on the 'what can I cook with these ingredients' job, making inventory tracking a central part of the user experience.
Mela - Recipe Manager
Silvio Rizzi
A simple, beautiful recipe and ingredient manager that appeals to users who value clean UI and privacy.
A simple, beautiful recipe and ingredient manager that appeals to users who value clean UI and privacy.
New Kids on the Block
Pantry inventory, FridgeBuddy
Charles-Adrien Fournier
A newer entrant focusing on modern UI and streamlined inventory management for home kitchens.
A newer entrant focusing on modern UI and streamlined inventory management for home kitchens.
What are the key takeaways?
The Spicery is a exciting food & drink app that is a paid app. With a 4.0/5 rating from 7 reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate utility, though stagnation remains a common concern.
Best for: Home cooks and food enthusiasts who want to organize their pantry, reduce food waste, and expand their culinary knowledge.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
The app utilizes a straightforward, low-cost premium model without recurring subscriptions or ads, appealing to users who prefer one-time payments over freemium models.
iOS Version
2.0
Android Version
2.0.0
Release Date
Oct 6, 2021
iOS Price
$2.99
Android Price
$2.99
Developer
Lexicarte LLC