Honos vs CookMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Honos
This app specializes in reading secure QR codes generated with SecurePaper technology. It allows users to view, download, email, or save original documents represented by these codes. It does not decode standard QR codes.
- Reads SecurePaper QR codes
- Displays original documents
- Download documents
- Email documents
- Save to cloud storage
- Does not decode unsafe QR codes
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โข Honos is the free QR Code Reader for secure codes generated with SecurePaper technology. โข The code generated by this technology are safe and replace certified copies. โข After reading the Secure QR Code Honos displays the original document, you can download it, send it by email or save it to cloud storage services. โข Honos does not decode unsafe QR Code produced by different technologies.
CookMate
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CookMate is your personal cooking companion. Whether you want to create your own recipes or get AI-powered suggestions, CookMate helps you organize, cook, and enjoy meals with ease. - Create recipes your way: Add ingredients, steps, and timers to keep your cooking on track. - Use AI to generate recipes: Get personalized recipes instantly and edit them to suit your taste. - Save images with recipes: Capture and store your dish images alongside the recipe for future reference. - Organise groceries: Save the items you need to buy and plan your meals better. - Edit & revisit anytime: Access your saved recipes later and make changes whenever you need. CookMate is designed to be simple, practical, and smart โ perfect for anyone who loves cooking, experimenting, or just staying organised in the kitchen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Honos at every 3 months against CookMate's every 9 months. Honos also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Honos ships an update every 3 months, CookMate every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Honos | CookMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months โ better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 18 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LAND S.r.l. | Sabyasachi Sahu |
In-app purchases
Honos
No in-app purchases
CookMate
No in-app purchases









