Comparison

Troop Cooking vs Boba Log

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

Head to head
About

Troop Cooking

This app serves as a digital cookbook and calculator, syncing recipes with a dedicated website. It allows users to easily search for and access their favorite recipes.

Highlights
  • Digital cookbook
  • Charcoal calculator
  • Recipe syncing
  • Recipe search
  • Syncs with Troop Site
Features
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Troop Cookbook with Charcoal Calculator Syncs recipes with Troop Site Search Recipes Make a menu, get a food list.

About

Boba Log

Features
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Track every bubble tea, coffee, or boba run in seconds. Pick a brand, size, sugar and ice level, add the price, and build a clear drink diary—no account required. Trying to cut sugar or watch your budget? See daily calories, sugar intake, and spending at a glance. Browse localized drink catalogs, save favorites, and log again with one tap. • Today dashboard: cups, cost, calories, sugar • Drink library with search and custom brands • 7-day / 30-day charts and top drinks • Favorites cabinet for quick re-order logging • Daily goals for calories, sugar, and budget • Offline-first: your data stays on your device Perfect for boba lovers, coffee regulars, and anyone who wants a simple, private drink habit tracker.

Screenshots

Troop Cooking4 screens
Boba Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Troop Cooking at Free against Boba Log's $1.99. Boba Log's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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

Troop Cooking is free to download; Boba Log costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Troop Cooking ships an update every 2 weeks, Boba Log weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Troop Cooking versus Boba Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTroop CookingBoba Log
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTROOP 101 ALUMNI ASSOC INXiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Troop Cooking

No in-app purchases

None

Boba Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Troop Cooking free?
Troop Cooking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boba Log free?
Boba Log costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Troop Cooking or Boba Log have ads?
Neither Troop Cooking nor Boba Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Troop Cooking or Boba Log?
Troop Cooking ships an update every 2 weeks, and Boba Log weekly. Most recently, Troop Cooking was updated on October 24, 2026 and Boba Log on October 20, 2026.

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