# America's Test Kitchen vs That Recipe

The clearest difference is rating: America's Test Kitchen at 4.9 against That Recipe's 3.1. America's Test Kitchen also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 25%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 26 months). That Recipe's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. America's Test Kitchen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and That Recipe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

America's Test Kitchen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: America's Test Kitchen has 19K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of America's Test Kitchen's written reviews are positive against 25% of That Recipe's.

America's Test Kitchen ships an update fortnightly, That Recipe every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | America's Test Kitchen | That Recipe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384/reviews)** | [3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-recipe/id1621582614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [America's Test Kitchen LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/385122166) | [Murilo Araujo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571947271) |

## What reviewers say

### America's Test Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 14,000+ tested recipes, Expert-led cooking classes, App-exclusive content, Product reviews and ratings, Save favorite recipes, Create shopping lists, Ad-free cooking episodes

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATK Essential - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Classes Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Essential + Classes - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Classes Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| ATK Essential - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Essential + Classes - Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Excellent recipes and cooking tips
- 👍 Helpful product reviews and recommendations
- 👍 Valuable subscription worth the cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search and organization features

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes and content not loading properly
- Inability to access account after updates
- Syncing issues between app and website
- Frequent log-outs and need to re-login

**Requested features**

- Add ability to categorize and organize saved recipes
- Improve search functionality and filtering options
- Implement sharing capabilities to easily share recipes
- Add support for metric measurements alongside imperial


### That Recipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-recipe/id1621582614)

Discover a practical, easy, and delicious way to cook with a wide variety of recipes. This app guides you through culinary creations with clear instructions, supported by engaging videos and photographic content.

**Highlights:** Practical recipe guides, Illustrated with videos, Photographic production, Easy cooking methods, Delicious meal ideas

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is America's Test Kitchen free?

America's Test Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is That Recipe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, America's Test Kitchen or That Recipe?

America's Test Kitchen is rated higher. America's Test Kitchen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while That Recipe averages 3.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do America's Test Kitchen or That Recipe have ads?

Both America's Test Kitchen and That Recipe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, America's Test Kitchen or That Recipe?

America's Test Kitchen ships an update fortnightly, and That Recipe every 26 months. Most recently, America's Test Kitchen was updated on November 9, 2026 and That Recipe on November 3, 2026.

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