Simple Recipes vs Cigonia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Recipes
Easily create custom recipes, track protein and calorie intake, and import ingredients from a comprehensive Canadian database. Set nutritional objectives and automatically adjust ingredient quantities to meet your goals.
- Create custom ingredients
- Import from Canadian Nutrient File
- Build recipes from ingredients
- Set protein and calorie objectives
- Auto-set ingredient quantities
- Offline database access
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Easily add ingredients or import them from the 5000+ available in the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) database, create recipes, set protein and calorie objectives and auto-set ingredients to meet them. INGREDIENTS β Create custom ingredients and define their protein and calories β Search and import from the Canadian Nutrient File's 5000+ ingredients β Define preparation vs. raw quantities to help build your recipes β Assign ingredients to one or more recipes β Duplicate ingredients RECIPES β Easily create recipes from one or more ingredients β Set protein and calorie objectives per recipe β Automatically set any ingredient quantity to meet the recipe's remaining protein or calorie objective β Give your recipe a custom name and assign a date β Duplicate recipes CANADIAN NUTRIENT FILE (CNF) β This app includes the latest Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) database β Quickly search their 5000+ ingredients and import to your ingredients, including protein and calorie values β Works offline ACCOUNT (OPTIONAL) β Create a free account to access your data from any device LANGUAGES β English β French MOTIVATION This app was built with love for our son, Leonard, who has a metabolic condition requiring careful tracking of his protein and calorie intake.
Cigonia
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Based in Quebec, Cigonia is an interdisciplinary, pioneering and innovative clinic, specializing in perineal rehabilitation, physiotherapy, pediatrics, sexology, osteopathy, psychology, acupuncture, nursing care and perinatal support. Perineal physiotherapy is an effective and recognized solution for the majority of pelvic-perineal problems. β’Cigonia APP Launched in 2022, Cigonia App is an application reserved for the clinic's patients, serving as a personalized tool for monitoring patients and sharing exercises. Patients have access to their personal file containing the recommendations of the nursing staff and their personalized exercises. Accessible on smart phones and on the Web, Cigonia App is an easy-to-use tool for its customers, created with the aim of making the relationship between patients and therapists more convenient and functional. β’A professional, experienced, passionate and recognized team! Our team is made up of physiotherapists in perineal rehabilitation, pediatric physiotherapists, osteopaths, massage therapists, sexologists, a psychologist, nurses, a birth companion and an acupuncturist working in close collaboration and having accumulated several years of practice in their respective fields. Their dedication and involvement in several research and training activities testify to their expertise. Regularly participating in advanced training, international congresses and seminars, the professionals of the Cigonia clinic are on the lookout for the latest knowledge and advances in these specific fields. Their exclusive practice in these areas of expertise makes them experienced and passionate professionals. The great expertise of the nursing staff has forged the reputation of the clinic. For 20 years, the Cigonia team has earned praise by ranking, according to the prestigious Three Best Rated recognition site, among the top three positions in the Sherbrooke region for physiotherapy competence. The Cigonia Clinic is also the big winner of the 2021 Consumer Choice Award for a second consecutive year in the Physical Rehabilitation Center category. Important Note: Consult a Healthcare Professional While this app provides customized exercises, it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cigonia at every 3 weeks against Simple Recipes's every 7 months. Simple Recipes's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Recipes ships an update every 7 months, Cigonia every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Recipes | Cigonia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Awaken Solutions Inc. | Centre De reeducation pelvi-perineale inc. |
In-app purchases
Simple Recipes
No in-app purchases
Cigonia
No in-app purchases









