# Cook’s Illustrated All-Time Best Recipes — user reviews > 20 indexed App Store user reviews of Cook’s Illustrated All by America's Test Kitchen LP, rated 3.88/5 from 8 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooks-illustrated-all-time-best-recipes/id845368723/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooks-illustrated-all-time-best-recipes/id845368723.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (2 of 20) ### 2/5 — Overpriced *2014-04-28, version 1.0* There are a total of 52 articles. Not even 52 recipes. For the price, I expected a lot more. ### 2/5 — Misleading *2014-04-27, version 1.0* I thought this was an app, but it turns out to be only one issue, and throughout this issue it's trying to get you to subscribe to get others. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Another Cook's Failure *2018-11-02, version 1.3* Horrible! Navigation is page bar driven. How to print a recipe? ### 1/5 — Not intuitive … *2018-06-30, version 1.3* Can’t find search function on iPad version; navigation not clear. Far better to sign into Cook’s using browser. ### 1/5 — Total ripoff. DON't bother buying this "app". *2017-09-25, version 1.3* Only 50 "recipes"-- if you consider "perfect scrambled eggs", "garlic mashed potatoes", "foolproof vinaigrette", and "ultimate oven fries" recipes. This is so basic it's laughable. I will not trust Cook's Illustrated in the future. ### 1/5 — Save Your Money *2016-12-09, version 1.1* I s expecting a digital version of CI's 20 Years anniversary cookbook. This "app" is really just a revved up eBook with only a few of the recipes from the book. It felt like a bait & switch. However the recipes are good ones for basic dishes. Nothing fancy here. ### 1/5 — Useless *2014-11-03* I had high expectations but feel let down. The presentatio is not inspiring at all. The recepies are not what the title suggests.. a complete waste of money buying this app. ### 1/5 — Crashes constantly *2014-09-18, version 1.0* I was unable to view a single recipe ### 1/5 — Expensive *2014-07-22* This app is very expensive for its content. Don't buy it it's not worth it. All the recipes can be found online anyways. ### 1/5 — Totally Misleading *2014-05-06, version 1.0* Actually if you look at the description of this app or should I say digital magazine, it shows a recipe for ultimate fried chicken which isn't even among the limited 54 recipes that they give you. My recommendation stay away from this app it's a bait and switch. ### 2/5 — Waste *2014-11-07, version 1.1* Total waste of money! ### 2/5 — Disappointed loyal customer *2014-08-08, version 1.0* I am disappointed with this app. My "Cook's Illustrated" magazine that came today said their were 88 foolproof recipes. I counted and there are only 52. I buy many of their cookbooks and magazines but I am sorry I bought this. ## Most praised reviews (8 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A Real “Go To” App *2018-06-10* Excellent recipes with detailed explanations of the underlying science a technique. They provide a sound foundation that can easily be adapted to other dishes ### 5/5 — Good *2017-07-17, version 1.1* It needs a update for iPad Pro. Please help I just downloaded this cookbook. ### 5/5 — The Best *2014-04-26, version 1.0* This is one of the BEST cooking apps to have. It has all you will need to cook and so helpful. I have subscribed to the magazine but this is even better as has all you will need to cook different dishes. THANKS for making this awesome app. ### 4/5 — Not a Total Waste *2015-03-17, version 1.1* I think this app for a mere 99 cents is not all that bad. I like the convenience of an app when I need to make something in a flash. Cooks Illustrated consistently has good recipes. ### 3/5 — Krys *2014-10-05* When page is turned app shuts down. Able to access content only one at a time from contents page. Better to buy the book. Very disappointed!!! ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2014-05-06, version 1.0* I love cooks and was more than happy to pay $10 for what i assumed was a digital edition of the best recipe cookbook. In fact, this app contains only about 50 recipes, a tiny fraction of the number in the printed edition of the cookbook *of the same name.* Cooks, you have a fantastic brand. Don't sully it by misleading your loyal customers this way. ### 2/5 — MISLEADING and OVERPRICED *2014-05-06, version 1.0* I purchased this thinking it was an app. It is not. It is basically a special edition cookbook magazine. Just a list with recipes. The recipes are really good, just not what I thought I was purchasing. ### 2/5 — Overpriced *2014-05-01, version 1.0* If you buy this, know that it is NOT a cookbook. It is 52 recipes. It's got the great Cook's Illustrated long discussions about technique that are always fun, but this is WAY overpriced for what is essentially a special edition of the magazine. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*