Comparison

Cookbooks by Sorted Food vs MultiCook Timer+

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

Head to head
About

Cookbooks by Sorted Food

Access a vast collection of over 500 unique recipes from themed cookbooks. Discover decadent desserts, hearty lunches, and vegetarian delights. Organize your favorite recipes and find inspiration for any culinary occasion.

Highlights
  • Over 500 unique recipes
  • Search recipes and ingredients
  • Save favorite recipes
  • Themed cookbook collections
  • Recipe inspiration
  • Subscription for full access
Features
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Cookbooks is home to all the recipes from Sorted Food's themed Cookbooks. With over 500+ recipes from the 9 Cookbooks that have been launched so far, you'll never be short of inspiration for decadent desserts, lazy lunches, ultimate veggie dishes and tonnes more. You can search for recipes and ingredients in the app and even pick your favourite recipes to build your own Cookbook. Subscribe in the app and use Cookbooks to take any foodie occasion to the next level. ---------------------------------- Cookbooks is available as an auto-renewing subscription in the app for £60 per year or £6 per month. After purchasing Cookbooks, payment will be charged to your App Store account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Privacy policy: https://sorted.club/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://sorted.club/membership-terms/

About

MultiCook Timer+

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Stop juggling timers and missing critical cooking moments. MultiCook Timer+ is your personal sous chef that keeps every dish perfectly timed, so you can relax and enjoy hosting. NEVER BURN ANOTHER DISH Forget scrambling between pots and pans. See exactly when each dish needs to start, and get timely alerts so nothing overcooks or sits too long. Your guests will wonder how you make hosting look so effortless. PERFECT TIMING, EVERY TIME Planning a Sunday roast with sides? Hosting a dinner party? Set your sit-down time once, and we'll calculate when each dish needs to start. Everything finishes together - hot, fresh, and ready to serve. MASTER COMPLEX RECIPES Cooking a turkey that needs basting every 20 minutes? A roast that requires attention throughout? Set custom basting intervals and receive gentle reminders at exactly the right moments. No more guessing, no more kitchen timers going off randomly. STRESS-FREE HOSTING Stop checking your phone every few minutes or setting multiple hard to manage alarms. Our smart countdown shows you exactly what's happening now, what's coming next, and when you need to take action. Cook with confidence, not anxiety. FEATURES THAT MAKE COOKING EASIER: Smart Start Times Set when you want to eat, and we calculate backwards to tell you when each dish should start cooking. No mental math required. Intelligent Notifications Get alerted when it's time to start cooking, when basting is needed, and when dishes are ready. Clear, helpful reminders that don't overwhelm. Built-in Resting Time Know exactly how long meat needs to rest before carving. Factor in dishing-up time so side dishes don't go cold while you plate the main course. Custom Basting Alerts Set your own basting intervals (every 15, 20, 30 minutes, etc.) and get timely reminders throughout the cook. Perfect for roasts, turkeys, and anything that needs regular attention. Reusable Meal Plans Save your favorite meal combinations and cooking schedules. Planning the same roast dinner next month? Just tap and start cooking - all your timings are already set. Beautiful, Easy Interface Clean design that's easy to read even with flour-covered hands. Large buttons, clear timers, and an intuitive layout designed for real cooking situations. PERFECT FOR: - Sunday roasts with multiple side dishes - Holiday meals (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter) - Dinner parties where timing is everything - BBQs and outdoor cooking - Any meal where coordination matters FREE VERSION: Create a meal with up to 4 cooking items. Perfect for trying out the app and assisting with small meals. PRO VERSION (One-Time Purchase): - Unlimited meals - Unlimted cooking items - Additional cooking methods - Customisable notification sounds - Light & dark mode options - Time units preference - All future updates included - No subscription – pay once, own forever YOUR KITCHEN DESERVES BETTER Stop relying on scattered timers and mental calculations. Download MultiCook Timer+ and transform how you cook multi-dish meals. Questions? Contact us at: multicooktimer@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/multicooktimer

Screenshots

Cookbooks by Sorted Food4 screens
MultiCook Timer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MultiCook Timer+ at every 5 days against Cookbooks by Sorted Food's every 2 months. Cookbooks by Sorted Food's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Cookbooks by Sorted Food sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MultiCook Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cookbooks by Sorted Food ships an update every 2 months, MultiCook Timer+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cookbooks by Sorted Food versus MultiCook Timer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookbooks by Sorted FoodMultiCook Timer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSorted FoodADAM DANIEL NEWMAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cookbooks by Sorted Food

Subscriptions2
  • Sorted Club: Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Sorted Club: Annual1 Month trial$50.991 Year
1 purchases

MultiCook Timer+

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Cookbooks by Sorted Food free?
Cookbooks by Sorted Food is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiCook Timer+ free?
MultiCook Timer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cookbooks by Sorted Food or MultiCook Timer+ have ads?
Neither Cookbooks by Sorted Food nor MultiCook Timer+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cookbooks by Sorted Food or MultiCook Timer+?
Cookbooks by Sorted Food ships an update every 2 months, and MultiCook Timer+ every 5 days. Most recently, Cookbooks by Sorted Food was updated on October 29, 2026 and MultiCook Timer+ on October 24, 2026.

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