# Beli vs Cook.it

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cook.it at 100% against Beli's 50%. Cook.it also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 83) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Beli's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beli sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $5.79 per month. Cook.it asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cook.it holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beli has 17K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Beli's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cook.it's.

Beli ships an update every 4 days, Cook.it monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beli | Cook.it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beli/id1478375386/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookit/id6741380482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beli Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478375385) | [Gilbert Anwar](https://appshunter.io/developer/886919894) |

## What reviewers say

### Beli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beli/id1478375386)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Food & Drink, #139 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and organize top restaurants with this app. Create ranked lists, share dining experiences with friends, and get personalized recommendations based on your taste profile. Track places you've visited and want to try.

**Highlights:** Ranked restaurant lists, Share dining experiences, Personalized recommendations, Friend activity feed, Taste profile analysis, Match score with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Subscription (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| huei (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| maggue (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| kaitlyneats (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| sola (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| kayangus (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| Famdy (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| TheEricHammer (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| tastebywill (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| eatingalonediaries (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| simplyni (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| devourdc (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Creator Subscription (Monthly) | $9.59 | per month |
| Creator Subscription (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| huei (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| maggue (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| kayangus (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| alliekate (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| Famdy (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| tastebywill (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| devourdc (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| simplyni (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Beli Supper Club - Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Weekly Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking restaurants
- 🤩 Fun and engaging experience
- 🗺️ Useful map and location features
- 💡 Personalized recommendations based on user ratings
- 🤝 Ability to share with friends and see their recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Difficulty comparing different types of restaurants
- 🙄 Forced to send invitations to use the app
- 🤨 Lack of customization options for categories and lists
- 🥱 Tedious ranking process for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent labeling of dish names in photos
- Slow performance and freezing issues
- Incorrect restaurant addresses in the app

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Allow custom categories and lists
- Integrate with other review platforms like Yelp
- Provide more restaurant details like menus and hours
- Enable reservations directly within the app


### Cook.it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookit/id6741380482)

This smart kitchen assistant suggests delicious recipes based on the ingredients you already have. Simply photograph your fridge or pantry to receive personalized meal ideas tailored to your dietary needs and cuisine preferences, helping you reduce food waste.

**Highlights:** Instant recipe suggestions from photos, Smart dietary matching, Customizable cuisine preferences, Food waste reduction, Utilize existing ingredients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beli free?

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

### Is Cook.it free?

Cook.it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beli or Cook.it?

Cook.it is rated higher. Beli averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cook.it averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Beli or Cook.it have ads?

Cook.it shows ads; Beli does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beli or Cook.it?

Beli ships an update every 4 days, and Cook.it monthly. Most recently, Beli was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cook.it on September 20, 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.*