# MyCookBook vs Widgets by Widgetbot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widgets by Widgetbot at 50% against MyCookBook's 0%. Widgets by Widgetbot also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months). MyCookBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets by Widgetbot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MyCookBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Widgets by Widgetbot holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets by Widgetbot has 52 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MyCookBook's written reviews are positive against 50% of Widgets by Widgetbot's.

MyCookBook ships an update every 15 months, Widgets by Widgetbot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyCookBook | Widgets by Widgetbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycookbook/id1218876038/reviews) | **[3.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-by-widgetbot/id1532591614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nimit Dholakia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161068415) | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) |

## What reviewers say

### MyCookBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycookbook/id1218876038)

Easily add, organize, and store all your favorite recipes in one place. Attach photos, add notes, rate your creations, and quickly search by ingredients or directions. Share your culinary masterpieces with friends and family via social media or email.

**Highlights:** Add and organize recipes, Attach photos to recipes, Add personal notes, Rate and favorite recipes, Search recipes by ingredients, Share recipes via social media and email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widgets by Widgetbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-by-widgetbot/id1532591614)

Personalize your device with custom widgets. Add photos, change fonts, and create unique color schemes to make your home screen stand out. Explore extensive customization options to express your style.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets, Add photos to widgets, Edit widget fonts, Design custom color schemes, Unlimited use with Pro, Ad-free experience with Pro

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $199.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyCookBook free?

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

### Is Widgets by Widgetbot free?

Widgets by Widgetbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyCookBook or Widgets by Widgetbot?

Widgets by Widgetbot is rated higher. MyCookBook averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Widgets by Widgetbot averages 3.8 from 52 ratings.

### Do MyCookBook or Widgets by Widgetbot have ads?

Widgets by Widgetbot shows ads; MyCookBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyCookBook or Widgets by Widgetbot?

MyCookBook ships an update every 15 months, and Widgets by Widgetbot every 5 weeks. Most recently, MyCookBook was updated on November 11, 2026 and Widgets by Widgetbot on November 3, 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.*