# CookBook vs eCookbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CookBook at 78% against eCookbook's 20%. CookBook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 33 months) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). eCookbook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CookBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. eCookbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

CookBook ships an update weekly, eCookbook every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CookBook | eCookbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookbook-recipe-keeper/id1073341917/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **78.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 232 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CookBook Co. Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578142820) | [CreateMyCookbook, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555487548) |

## What reviewers say

### CookBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookbook-recipe-keeper/id1073341917)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Organize all your recipes in one place with AI import, meal planning, and smart grocery lists. Easily add recipes from any website or cookbook, track nutrition, and cook with confidence using voice guidance. Plan meals, reduce food waste, and stay on budget.

**Highlights:** AI recipe import from websites and social media, AI Recipe Scanner for cookbooks and handwritten cards, AI Chef for recipe creation and variations, Meal planning and smart grocery list generation, Macro tracking and nutrition goals, Voice guidance for cooking, Offline recipe access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Monthly Pro Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Full Yearly Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to import recipes
- 📚 Organizes recipes well
- 🔍 Useful search and tagging features
- 🍽️ Helpful meal planning and grocery list tools
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔄 Issues with recipe conversions and measurements
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model changes
- 🤔 Cluttered interface after recent update
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes not importing correctly
- Syncing issues between devices
- Inability to open app on some devices after update

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete/edit tags
- Improve shopping list organization and customization
- Integrate with fitness/nutrition apps
- Allow bulk recipe import/export
- Add more flexible meal planning options


### eCookbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecookbook/id1555487546)

Access and browse your personalized cookbooks on your iPhone or iPad. Search for specific recipes within your created collections. An account with the creator service is required to use this application.

**Highlights:** Read custom cookbooks, Search recipes, Browse cookbook collections, Requires CreateMyCookbook account, iPhone and iPad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CookBook free?

CookBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eCookbook free?

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

### Do CookBook or eCookbook have ads?

Neither CookBook nor eCookbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CookBook or eCookbook?

CookBook ships an update weekly, and eCookbook every 33 months. Most recently, CookBook was updated on September 23, 2026 and eCookbook on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*