Comparison

Potluck vs Recipe Keeper MagicMeal

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

Head to head
About

Potluck

Preserve and share cherished family recipes passed down through generations. Discover new culinary adventures from diverse cuisines and find the perfect dish for any occasion. This app celebrates culinary diversity and family heritage.

Highlights
  • Store family recipes
  • Share culinary traditions
  • Discover new recipes
  • Organize by occasion
  • Explore global cuisines
  • Preserve culinary heritage
Features
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Save every recipe you love in one clean, searchable cookbook. Paste a website link, add copied text, or enter your own recipe. Potluck turns it into a clear recipe card ready to cook, organize, scale, and share. IMPORT RECIPES YOUR WAY • Paste a recipe link to skip the clutter and keep the useful parts • Turn copied recipe text into an organized recipe • Add your own recipes, photos, ingredients, and directions KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANIZED Build a personal digital cookbook that is easy to search. Group recipes into collections for weeknight dinners, baking, holidays, family favorites, or anything else you cook. COOK WITH LESS FRICTION Open a clean recipe view while you cook, scale ingredient quantities for different serving sizes, and add ingredients to your grocery list. SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Send individual recipes or create shared collections that everyone can add to. Keep family favorites together and make recipe swapping simple. Potluck is built for home cooks who are tired of recipes scattered across websites, notes, bookmarks, and messages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Recipe Keeper MagicMeal

Features
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Recipe Keeper MagicMeal Turn your ingredients into delicious recipes with the most advanced specialist model. Never ask “What can I cook today?” again. MagicMeal instantly transforms what you have in your kitchen into personalized, step-by-step recipes. Perfect for beginners and seasoned chefs alike. Key Features AI-Powered Recipes (available with subscription) • Get smart suggestions based on your exact ingredients • Discover flavor combinations that just work • Recipes tailored to your taste and needs Easy Ingredient Input • Quickly add what you have at home • Simple and intuitive interface Delicious Recipe Ideas • From quick snacks to gourmet meals • Clear cooking instructions • Nutrition info and tips included Built-in Cooking Timer • Preset timers for pasta, rice, eggs, and more • Custom timers with visual + audio alerts Reduce Food Waste • Use leftovers creatively • Save money and minimize waste Save & Share • Mark your favorite recipes • Build your personal cookbook • Keep and share photos of your dishes Why MagicMeal? • Save money and cook smarter • Save time with instant ideas • Eat healthier with home-cooked meals • Reduce waste and cook sustainably How It Works 1. Add the ingredients you have 2. Let AI suggest recipes instantly (requires subscription) 3. Pick your favorite and start cooking 4. Use the built-in timer for perfect results 5. Save and share your best dishes Download MagicMeal today and bring more creativity to your kitchen! Basic features are free to use. Recipe generation requires a subscription. Download the app for free and explore limited features. Access full features with a subscription. This app offers auto-renewing subscriptions. Payments will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/app/3eda98dd-0b07-4f65-9434-fe772dfcc860/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Connect with me: X: https://x.com/w12_dev_apps Instagram: https://instagram.com/w12.devapps Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@w12.devapps Youtube: https://youtube.com/@w12.devapps Threads: https://threads.net/@w12.devapps

Screenshots

Potluck4 screens
Recipe Keeper MagicMeal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Potluck at 15.0 against Recipe Keeper MagicMeal's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Potluck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Recipe Keeper MagicMeal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Potluck ships an update every 4 weeks, Recipe Keeper MagicMeal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Potluck versus Recipe Keeper MagicMeal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPotluckRecipe Keeper MagicMeal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (157 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTal CohenW12 Consultoria

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Potluck

Subscriptions2
  • Potluck Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Potluck Pro Annual$44.991 Year
3 purchases

Recipe Keeper MagicMeal

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PRO3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Annual PRO$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PRO$12.99

Questions

Is Potluck free?
Potluck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recipe Keeper MagicMeal free?
Recipe Keeper MagicMeal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Potluck or Recipe Keeper MagicMeal have ads?
Neither Potluck nor Recipe Keeper MagicMeal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Potluck or Recipe Keeper MagicMeal?
Potluck ships an update every 4 weeks, and Recipe Keeper MagicMeal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Potluck was updated on September 19, 2026 and Recipe Keeper MagicMeal on September 9, 2026.

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