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Samsung Food vs Ulysses

Samsung Food logo

Samsung Food

Productivity

Recipe and grocery list app, formerly Whisk, rebranded after Samsung acquisition and integrated with Samsung appliances

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ulysses logo

Ulysses

Productivity

Distraction-free writing application for creative professionals

From
$5.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Samsung Food has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Samsung Food the appliance integration, its most distinctive feature, is only useful to someone who owns compatible Samsung kitchen hardware.; Ulysses no free tier available
  • They diverge on capability: Samsung Food covers Recipe import, Ulysses covers Distraction-free writing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Samsung Food and Ulysses actually diverge.

Attributes where Samsung Food and Ulysses differ
AttributeSamsung FoodUlysses
Starting priceFree$5.99/month
Pricing modelFree, no subscriptionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebMacOS, IOS, IPadOS
FoundedUnknown2003

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Samsung Food

  • Recipe import
  • Automatic grocery list generation
  • AI meal suggestions
  • Samsung appliance integration
  • Nutrition information
  • Shared lists

Only in Ulysses

  • Distraction-free writing
  • Markdown support
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Organization with sheets and groups
  • iCloud sync
  • Dark and light themes
  • Full-screen mode
  • Search and filter

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Samsung Food

  • Someone who owns Samsung kitchen appliances and wants recipes to send settings directly to the ovennot Ulysses
  • A household wanting a shared grocery list that builds itself from saved recipesnot Ulysses
  • A home cook who saves recipes from social media and wants ingredients turned into a shopping list automaticallynot Ulysses
  • Someone who previously used Whisk and needs to know it is the same product under a new namenot Ulysses

Ulysses

  • Writing and editing on Apple devicesnot Samsung Food
  • Cross-device document synchronizationnot Samsung Food
  • Markdown-based writingnot Samsung Food

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Samsung Food

  • The appliance integration, its most distinctive feature, is only useful to someone who owns compatible Samsung kitchen hardware.
  • The rebrand from Whisk to Samsung Food in 2023 means older references, saved links or bookmarks under the Whisk name can confuse returning users.
  • As a Samsung ecosystem product, its long-term roadmap is tied to Samsung hardware strategy rather than to the grocery list feature on its own.
  • Recipe import from arbitrary websites and social media can be inconsistent depending on how a source page is structured.
  • It lacks some of the granular list customisation, such as manual sorting by store aisle, that dedicated list apps like AnyList and Bring focus on.

Ulysses

  • No free tier available
  • Only subscription model, no one-time purchase option
  • Family Sharing limited to 5 additional members (6 total users)

Pricing, plan by plan

Samsung Food

Free
  • Samsung FoodFree
    • Recipe import and saving
    • Automatic grocery lists
    • Samsung appliance integration

Ulysses

$5.99/month
  • Annual Subscription$39.99/year
    • Ulysses on all Macs, iPads, and iPhones
    • Full iCloud synchronization
    • Frequent improvements and updates
  • Monthly Subscription$5.99/month
    • Ulysses on all Macs, iPads, and iPhones
    • Full iCloud synchronization
    • Frequent improvements and updates

Which should you pick?

Choose Samsung Food if

  • You need recipe import.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want automatic grocery list generation.
Samsung Food review

Choose Ulysses if

  • You need distraction-free writing.
  • You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS.
  • You also want markdown support.
Ulysses review

Questions people ask

Is Samsung Food or Ulysses better?
Neither clearly leads. Samsung Food starts at Free and Ulysses at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Samsung Food or Ulysses?
Samsung Food has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Samsung Food and $5.99/month for Ulysses.
Does Samsung Food or Ulysses run on more platforms?
Samsung Food runs on iOS, Android, Web. Ulysses runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS.
Can I use Samsung Food for free?
Yes. Samsung Food has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ulysses starts at $5.99/month.
What is Samsung Food best used for?
Samsung Food is most often used for someone who owns samsung kitchen appliances and wants recipes to send settings directly to the oven, a household wanting a shared grocery list that builds itself from saved recipes, a home cook who saves recipes from social media and wants ingredients turned into a shopping list automatically, someone who previously used whisk and needs to know it is the same product under a new name. Of those, someone who owns samsung kitchen appliances and wants recipes to send settings directly to the oven and a household wanting a shared grocery list that builds itself from saved recipes are not what Ulysses is typically brought in for.
What can Samsung Food do that Ulysses cannot?
Samsung Food covers Recipe import, Automatic grocery list generation, AI meal suggestions, Samsung appliance integration. Ulysses covers Distraction-free writing, Markdown support, Syntax highlighting, Organization with sheets and groups.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Samsung Food: Is Samsung Food the same as Whisk?

Yes, Samsung acquired Whisk in 2019 and rebranded it entirely to Samsung Food in August 2023; Whisk no longer exists as a separate app.

Ulysses: What are Ulysses pricing options?

Ulysses costs $39.99 per year (annual) or $5.99 per month (monthly). Student discounts are available. Volume licensing is available for businesses through their licensing portal.

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Samsung Food: Is Samsung Food free?

Yes, it has no subscription or paid tier.

Ulysses: Does Ulysses include Family Sharing?

Yes, both annual and monthly Ulysses subscriptions include Apple Family Sharing, allowing up to five additional family members to use Ulysses on their devices at no extra cost.

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Samsung Food: Do I need Samsung appliances to use it?

No, the core recipe and grocery list features work without them, but appliance integration only works with compatible Samsung hardware.

Ulysses: Can I get Ulysses through a subscription service?

Yes, Ulysses is available through the Setapp subscription service as an alternative to direct subscription. Volume licensing is also available for businesses and organizations through their licensing portal.

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Ulysses: Does Ulysses pricing vary by location?

Prices listed apply to the U.S., and local pricing may differ in other regions. Check your regional App Store for exact pricing.

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