Gesture Cook vs YouKnow Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Gesture Cook
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Cook without ever touching your screen. Gesture Cook is the recipe app built for the kitchen. Its signature feature reads simple hand gestures through your camera โ right on your device โ so you can scroll through a recipe with greasy or busy hands. No taps, no smudges, no interruptions. MEET MISO โ YOUR AI SOUS CHEF Miso turns whatever you have into a proper recipe: โข Describe it in plain words and Miso writes it up โข Dictate out loud and Miso does the typing โข Snap a photo of a handwritten card or cookbook page and Miso digitizes it โข Or start from a blank recipe and build it yourself COOK HANDS-FREE โข On-device gesture recognition โ scroll up and down with a wave of your hand โข Nothing leaves your phone: the camera runs 100% offline โข Adjustable scroll speed to match your pace DISCOVER & ORGANIZE โข Browse a growing library of recipes worth cooking โข Powerful search to find any dish in seconds โข Save favorites and organize everything into shareable lists โข Works offline โ your saved recipes are always available Whether you're following a family recipe or improvising dinner, Gesture Cook keeps your hands free and your phone clean. Gesture Cook offers an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
YouKnow Map
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YouKnow turns endless #iykyk posts into real, actionable recommendations. Create and explore a curated map where you and your friends share your favorite restaurants, bars, clubs, and hidden gems. Discover places through people you trust, and through an app that learns your taste over time. Search by vibe, mood, or craving and instantly find spots that fit you. No stars, no generic ratings, just handpicked recommendations from your circle and community. Seen a place on Instagram? Share the reel directly to YK and save it before you forget. Have photos of a great meal but can't remember where it was? Upload them, we'll identify the spot and add it to your map. Traveling somewhere new? Skip the group chats. Open YK and explore the places your community already loves. What you can do: Pin places you want to visit, have been to, or want to skip, so your map always reflects your taste Search by vibe, not just name: find a "cozy spot for a first date" or "best late-night ramen" Follow friends and see their recommendations on your shared map Create plans with friends: collaborative lists for trips, date nights, or weekends out Import your saved Google Maps places in seconds Earn XP and level up from Scout to Curator as you discover and share Discover anywhere in the world: like a local.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YouKnow Map at none against Gesture Cook's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Gesture Cook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. YouKnow Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gesture Cook ships an update every 10 days, YouKnow Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gesture Cook | YouKnow Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Silvan Metzker | Marie-Louise Dugua |
In-app purchases
Gesture Cook
- GestureCook Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Gesture Cook Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- Small tip$0.99
- Great Support$4.99
- Ludicrous Support$9.99
YouKnow Map
No in-app purchases
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