# America's Test Kitchen vs Kitchen Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: America's Test Kitchen at 4.9 against Kitchen Notebook's 1.0. America's Test Kitchen also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). Kitchen Notebook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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 Kitchen Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: America's Test Kitchen has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of America's Test Kitchen's written reviews are positive against 75% of Kitchen Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

America's Test Kitchen ships an update fortnightly, Kitchen Notebook every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | America's Test Kitchen | Kitchen Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-test-kitchen/id1365223384/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-notebook/id1661627597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [America's Test Kitchen LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/385122166) | [MICHELE MASSARO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661627599) |

## What reviewers say

### America's Test Kitchen

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

**Currently charting:** #8 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


### Kitchen Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-notebook/id1661627597)

Digitally store all your favorite recipes, ingredients, and cooking instructions in an organized and accessible format. Share your culinary creations easily and utilize a "Cook Now" mode for guided cooking with built-in timers.

**Highlights:** Save recipes, ingredients, and steps, Organized recipe storage, Share recipes easily, Cook Now mode with step-by-step guidance, Integrated cooking timers, Personal recipe diary

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited recipes | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is America's Test Kitchen free?

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

### Is Kitchen Notebook free?

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

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

America's Test Kitchen is rated higher. America's Test Kitchen averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Kitchen Notebook averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do America's Test Kitchen or Kitchen Notebook have ads?

America's Test Kitchen shows ads; Kitchen Notebook does not.

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

America's Test Kitchen ships an update fortnightly, and Kitchen Notebook every 10 months. Most recently, America's Test Kitchen was updated on October 17, 2026 and Kitchen Notebook on October 17, 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.*