# Roast Perfect vs America's Test Kitchen

The clearest difference is rating: America's Test Kitchen at 4.9 against Roast Perfect's 3.6. America's Test Kitchen also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 121) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Roast Perfect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. America's Test Kitchen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Roast Perfect asks for nothing beyond the download.

America's Test Kitchen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: America's Test Kitchen has 18K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Roast Perfect's written reviews are positive against 66% of America's Test Kitchen's.

Roast Perfect ships an update every 2 months, America's Test Kitchen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roast Perfect | America's Test Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roast-perfect/id1027503321/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 8 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Certified Angus Beef LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/553536726) | [America's Test Kitchen LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/385122166) |

## What reviewers say

### Roast Perfect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roast-perfect/id1027503321)

This app guides you through creating a perfect roast, from selecting the ideal cut of beef to preparation, roasting, and serving. It offers step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and even helps you find nearby stores for the best cuts.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step roasting instructions, Beef cut selection guide, Preparation videos and recipes, Store locator for beef, Roast preparation assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (historically)
- 💯 Perfect roasts (historically)
- 💡 Informative guidance
- ✅ Foolproof cooking
- 🚀 Handy tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🗑️ New interface is awful
- 👎 Old interface was better
- ❌ Timer feature removed/broken
- 📉 Downgrade after update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on selection
- App crashes immediately
- App doesn't open
- Timer doesn't sound
- Timer doesn't advance

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old interface
- Restore the built-in timer
- Add timer notifications
- Allow selection of exact weight
- Add convection oven adjustments


### America's Test Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 14,000+ tested recipes, Expert-led cooking classes, App-exclusive content, Product reviews and ratings, Save favorite recipes, Create shopping lists, Ad-free cooking episodes

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATK Essential - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Classes Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Essential + Classes - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Classes Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| ATK Essential - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Essential + Classes - Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Excellent recipes and cooking tips
- 👍 Helpful product reviews and recommendations
- 👍 Valuable subscription worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search and organization features

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes and content not loading properly
- Inability to access account after updates
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Frequent log-outs and need to re-login

**Requested features**

- Add ability to categorize and organize saved recipes
- Improve search functionality and filtering options
- Implement sharing capabilities to easily share recipes
- Add support for metric measurements alongside imperial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roast Perfect free?

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

### Is America's Test Kitchen free?

America's Test Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roast Perfect or America's Test Kitchen?

America's Test Kitchen is rated higher. Roast Perfect averages 3.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while America's Test Kitchen averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Roast Perfect or America's Test Kitchen have ads?

America's Test Kitchen shows ads; Roast Perfect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roast Perfect or America's Test Kitchen?

Roast Perfect ships an update every 2 months, and America's Test Kitchen fortnightly. Most recently, Roast Perfect was updated on October 24, 2026 and America's Test Kitchen on October 29, 2026.

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