Comparison

Recipe Keeper vs Baking Timer

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

Head to head
About

Recipe Keeper

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
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Stop screenshotting dinner ideas. CookBook turns recipes from Instagram, TikTok, websites and photos into meals you can plan, shop and cook. CookBook is a smart recipe keeper loved by thousands of home cooks. Save recipes from anywhere, organize them into a private digital cookbook, plan meals, create grocery lists, track nutrition and cook with clear steps across iPhone, iPad, Mac and web. Start free, with a 14-day trial. SAVE RECIPES FROM ANYWHERE Import recipes from Instagram, TikTok, websites, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and links. Use the AI recipe scanner to turn photos of handwritten recipe cards, cookbook pages, screenshots and clippings into editable recipes. ASK COOKBOOK Ask CookBook is your AI cooking companion for dinner ideas, recipe creation, ingredient swaps, leftover inspiration, meal planning help and cooking questions. Ask what to cook with what you have, how to adapt a recipe or how to make a dish suit your diet. ORGANIZE YOUR DIGITAL COOKBOOK Keep every recipe easy to find with tags, favorites, ratings, notes, filters and search. Find recipes by name, ingredient, tag, source, cook time or nutrition. PLAN MEALS Use CookBook as a flexible meal planner for days, weeks or months. Plan from recipes you already love, scale servings, add notes and make weekly meal prep easier. SHOP SMARTER Create smart grocery lists from recipes or meal plans. CookBook merges ingredients, sorts groceries by aisle and syncs your shopping list across devices. COOK WITH CONFIDENCE Scale servings, convert units, use cooking timers, keep your screen awake and follow clean, readable recipe steps while you cook. TRACK NUTRITION Calculate recipe nutrition, view estimated calories and macros, and plan meals around your goals. WORKS ACROSS DEVICES Plan on your computer, shop on your phone and cook from your tablet. CookBook syncs your private recipe library across devices and the CookBook Web App. BEST FOR HOME COOKS WHO: • Save recipes from Instagram, TikTok, websites and food blogs • Replace screenshots, bookmarks and notes with one recipe manager • Use a meal planner with automatic grocery lists • Scan family recipes, handwritten cards and cookbooks • Organize recipes with tags, filters and favorites • Get AI recipe help while keeping control of their own recipes QUESTIONS What is CookBook? CookBook is a private recipe keeper, recipe manager and meal planner for saving, organizing, planning, shopping and cooking from your own recipes. How do I import recipes from Instagram? Save the recipe to CookBook and turn it into a clean, editable recipe with ingredients and steps. Can I import recipes from TikTok? Yes. CookBook can help you import recipes from TikTok and other social recipe sources into your private recipe library. Can I scan handwritten recipes? Yes. CookBook can scan handwritten cards, cookbook pages and printed recipes into editable digital recipes. Does CookBook make shopping lists? Yes. Add recipes to your meal plan or shopping list and CookBook creates a smart grocery list sorted by aisle. Does CookBook help with meal planning? Yes. CookBook includes flexible meal planning for days, weeks and months, with shopping lists created from your planned meals. Is CookBook private? Yes. CookBook is a private digital cookbook for your own recipe collection, meal plans and shopping lists. QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? Email team@cookbookmanager.com - we'd love to help! PRICING & TERMS CookBook is free to download. Store 20 recipes and use 20 smart imports free. Yearly plans include a 14-day trial where eligible. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Unused portions of a free trial or subscription period are non-refundable. Terms: https://www.cookbook.company/policies/terms Privacy: https://www.cookbook.company/policies/privacy

About

Baking Timer

Features
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Master perfect cooking timing with intelligent temperature reminders and voice alerts designed for home cooks and professional chefs. SMART COOKING ASSISTANT Multi-Cook Timer helps you achieve perfectly cooked meals every time with strategic temperature check reminders. Voice alerts at 80% and 95% of cooking time ensure you catch food at critical moments, preventing overcooking and ensuring ideal results. FREE PRESET TIMERS PREHEAT OVEN (10 minutes) Set your oven to recipe temperature and start the timer. Voice alert tells you when your oven is ready for cooking, ensuring perfect baking conditions from the start. BRING TO BOIL (5 minutes) Start this timer when heating water. Get notified when water should be boiling, perfect for pasta, rice, vegetables, and more. KEY FEATURES VOICE TEMPERATURE ALERTS Never miss the perfect moment to check your food. Audio announcements at 80% completion remind you to check temperature, followed by a final reminder at 95%. Keep your thermometer ready and achieve restaurant-quality results. RUN MULTIPLE TIMERS Cook complex meals with confidence by running up to 3 timers simultaneously. Perfect for roasting meat whilst preparing sides, or managing multiple dishes for dinner parties. VISUAL PROGRESS TRACKING Clear countdown displays show exactly how much time remains. Progress indicators highlight when temperature checks are due, keeping you informed at a glance. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Alerts work even when your phone is locked or you are using other apps. Never miss a critical cooking moment, whether you are checking recipes or answering messages. IDEAL FOR - Roasting meat to perfect internal temperature - Baking cakes, bread, and pastries - Boiling pasta, rice, and grains - Steaming vegetables - Slow cooking and braising - Meal prep and batch cooking - Professional kitchen timing - Following complex recipes PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade once to unlock unlimited custom timers with full control over every detail. UNLIMITED CUSTOM TIMERS Create as many timers as you need for your favourite recipes. Save timers for frequently cooked dishes and access them instantly. FULL CUSTOMISATION Set any duration from seconds to hours. Adjust times precisely for your cooking methods, equipment, and preferences. EDIT AND DUPLICATE Modify existing timers and create variations. Build a library of perfectly tuned timers for every dish you cook. SAVE YOUR RECIPES Never lose your timing notes. All custom timers sync across app launches, keeping your cooking knowledge organised. FREE VERSION INCLUDES - Preheat Oven timer (10 minutes) - Bring to Boil timer (5 minutes) - Voice temperature alerts at 80% and 95% - Run up to 3 timers simultaneously - Background notifications - Clear visual countdown PREMIUM INCLUDES - Unlimited custom timers - Any duration (seconds to hours) - Edit and duplicate timers - Save unlimited recipes - One-time purchase, no subscription DESIGNED FOR COOKS Created by home cooks who understand the challenges of timing multiple dishes. This timer replicates professional kitchen timing systems, bringing restaurant-quality precision to your home. WHAT COOKS SAY "Finally, a cooking timer that actually helps me cook better. The temperature reminders are genius." - Home Chef "Perfect for Sunday roasts. I run timers for meat, vegetables, and yorkshire puddings all at once." - UK Cook "The voice alerts mean I do not need to constantly check the clock. Game changer for busy weeknight cooking." - Working Parent GET STARTED TODAY Download now and enjoy 2 free preset timers. Upgrade to Premium anytime for unlimited customisation and full control over your cooking timing. SUPPORT Questions? Contact us at support@activeappshub.co.uk We respond to every message within 24 hours. PRIVACY No account required. No data collection. Your timers stay private on your device. Cook smarter. Cook better. Download Multi-Cook Timer now.

Screenshots

Recipe Keeper4 screens
Baking Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Recipe Keeper at #60 against Baking Timer's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Recipe Keeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Baking Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Recipe Keeper versus Baking Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecipe KeeperBaking Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCookBook Co. Pty LtdSTEPHEN AINSCOUGH

Bugs and requests

Recipe Keeper

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Baking Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Recipe Keeper

Subscriptions2
  • Full Monthly Pro Access$6.991 Month
  • Full Yearly Pro Access14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$59.99
1 purchases

Baking Timer

One-time1
  • Baking Timer$1.99

Questions

Is Recipe Keeper free?
Recipe Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Baking Timer free?
Baking Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recipe Keeper or Baking Timer have ads?
Neither Recipe Keeper nor Baking Timer shows ads.

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