Comparison

BBC Good Food ME vs CoKnit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BBC Good Food ME

Access the Middle East's premier food magazine for tested recipes, culinary news, chef interviews, and restaurant updates. Discover inspiration for everyday meals, home entertainment, and explore global cuisines with health and nutrition advice.

Highlights
  • Tested recipes
  • Food news and views
  • Chef interviews
  • Restaurant updates
  • Culinary travel features
  • Health and nutrition advice
Features
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BBC Good Food Middle East is the regional edition of one of the world’s most popular food magazines. It is the definitive foodie read in the Middle East, with tried & tested recipes, the latest food news and views, chef interviews, restaurant updates and lots more. From cooking with top international chefs, inspiration for everyday meals and stylish home entertainment, expert tips and tricks, to the latest news and product picks, reviews, culinary travel features, global cuisines, and health and nutrition advice, it’s all here. October 2023 BBC Good Food Middle East is the regional edition of one of the world’s most popular food magazines. It is the definitive foodie read in the Middle East, with tried & tested recipes, the latest food news and views, chef interviews, restaurant updates and lots more. From cooking with top international chefs, inspiration for everyday meals and stylish home entertainment, expert tips and tricks, to the latest news and product picks, reviews, culinary travel features, global cuisines, and health and nutrition advice, it’s all here. September 2023 BBC Good Food Middle East is the regional edition of one of the world’s most popular food magazines. It is the definitive foodie read in the Middle East, with tried & tested recipes, the latest food news and views, chef interviews, restaurant updates and lots more. From cooking with top international chefs, inspiration for everyday meals and stylish home entertainment, expert tips and tricks, to the latest news and product picks, reviews, culinary travel features, global cuisines, and health and nutrition advice, it’s all here. August 2023 BBC Good Food Middle East is the regional edition of one of the world’s most popular food magazines. It is the definitive foodie read in the Middle East, with tried & tested recipes, the latest food news and views, chef interviews, restaurant updates and lots more. From cooking with top international chefs, inspiration for everyday meals and stylish home entertainment, expert tips and tricks, to the latest news and product picks, reviews, culinary travel features, global cuisines, and health and nutrition advice, it’s all here. June/July 2023 BBC Good Food Middle East is the regional edition of one of the world’s most popular food magazines. It is the definitive foodie read in the Middle East, with tried & tested recipes, the latest food news and views, chef interviews, restaurant updates and lots more. From cooking with top international chefs, inspiration for everyday meals and stylish home entertainment, expert tips and tricks, to the latest news and product picks, reviews, culinary travel features, global cuisines, and health and nutrition advice, it’s all here. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. 1 year auto-renewable subscription - $19.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) 6 months auto-renewable subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) 3 months auto-renewable subscription - $4.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

CoKnit

Learn to knit with guided patterns, stitch videos, and pattern recognition. This app simplifies complex instructions, helping beginners build confidence and complete projects.

Highlights
  • Beginner-friendly stitch videos
  • Guided knitting patterns
  • Smart pattern recognition
  • Learn by doing approach
  • Stitch and pattern identification
Features
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New to knitting or stuck halfway through a pattern? CoKnit helps you slow down, understand each stitch, and enjoy the calm of making something by hand. With clear how-to stitch videos, guided knitting patterns, and smart pattern recognition, CoKnit turns confusing instructions into simple, doable steps you can follow one needle at a time. Main Features Learn Knitting by Doing Knitting is learned through hands, not memorization. CoKnit focuses on practical “how to do” guidance—how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and read pattern instructions as you work. You’ll move naturally from basic stitches to finished projects, building confidence stitch by stitch. Beginner-Friendly Stitch Videos See exactly what your hands should do. Learn essential knitting stitches and techniques such as knit stitch, purl stitch, ribbing, stockinette, and simple shaping. Needle placement, yarn movement, and tension are shown clearly, so you can follow along without decoding abbreviations or guessing. Knitting Patterns You Can Actually Follow Choose projects that fit your skill level and your mood. Explore a growing collection of knitting patterns, from quick, satisfying projects like scarves, hats, and mittens to more involved makes. Each pattern is structured to help you understand the process, not just copy steps. Identify Stitches and Pattern Details Stuck on a stitch or an unclear instruction? CoKnit helps you recognize knitting stitches and pattern structures from references or tutorials, making older or less beginner-friendly patterns easier to understand. When a pattern skips explanations, CoKnit fills in the gaps. Why Knitters Love CoKnit CoKnit is built for knitters who value the rhythm and comfort of handcraft. It’s calm, focused, and beginner-first—helping you reduce frustration, finish more projects, and enjoy the quiet satisfaction of knitting. Whether you knit to relax, focus, or reconnect with making things by hand, CoKnit is your steady companion. Download CoKnit and enjoy knitting, one stitch at a time. [About CoKnit Premium] • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off, by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase Terms of Use: https://app-service.easycableknit.com/static/user_agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app-service.easycableknit.com/static/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

BBC Good Food ME4 screens
CoKnit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BBC Good Food ME at 13.0 against CoKnit's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BBC Good Food ME sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and CoKnit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BBC Good Food ME versus CoKnit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBC Good Food MECoKnit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.PIXELCELL.LIMITED

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BBC Good Food ME

Subscriptions3
  • BBC Good Food ME$4.993 Months
  • BBC Good Food ME 30$13.991 Year
  • 1 Year Digital Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • BBC Good Food ME - March 2016$1.99
  • BBC Good Food ME - April 2016$1.99
  • BBC Good Food ME - June 2016$1.99
Show 4 more
  • BBC Good Food ME October 2016$1.99
  • BBC Good Food ME May 2017$1.99
  • BBC Good Food ME June 2017$1.99
  • BBC Good Food ME August 2017$1.99
3 purchases

CoKnit

Subscriptions3
  • Coknit Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Coknit Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Coknit Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BBC Good Food ME free?
BBC Good Food ME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoKnit free?
CoKnit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BBC Good Food ME or CoKnit have ads?
Neither BBC Good Food ME nor CoKnit shows ads.

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