# Stashcook vs Sofra

The clearest difference is chart position: Stashcook at #46 against Sofra's unranked. Stashcook also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 323). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stashcook sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Sofra sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stashcook against 4.8 for Sofra. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stashcook has 1.8K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Stashcook's written reviews are positive against 77% of Sofra's.

Stashcook ships an update every 2 weeks, Sofra every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stashcook | Sofra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashcook-recipe-keeper/id1518078585/reviews) | **[4.8 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofra-cooking-simulator/id6569263088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 571 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stashbox Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504560587) | [Global Advertising Network LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500875741) |

## What reviewers say

### Stashcook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashcook-recipe-keeper/id1518078585)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Organize all your favorite recipes in one place, plan your weekly meals, and generate smart grocery lists. This app simplifies cooking by reducing decision fatigue and helping you manage ingredients to minimize food waste.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from various sources, Weekly meal planning, Automated grocery list creation, Pantry item tracking, Recipe organization with collections, Shared meal planning, Distraction-free cooking view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stashcook Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Stashcook Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Stashcook Premium Family+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Stashcook Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Stashcook Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium Family+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Stashcook Premium Family+ | $39.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Stashcook Premium - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Stashcook Premium Family+ | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent recipe organization
- ⭐ Accurate recipe import
- ⭐ Convenient meal planning
- ⭐ Helpful nutrition information
- ⭐ Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full app functionality
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔒 Misleading free trial information
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription
- 🔒 Ads even with premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes disappearing from the app
- Incorrect nutrition information
- Sharing feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent pricing information

**Requested features**

- Add breakfast, lunch, dinner tags for recipes
- Ability to print or export recipes
- Option to remove calorie counts
- Family sharing for meal plans
- iPad-optimized version


### Sofra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofra-cooking-simulator/id6569263088)

This cooking simulator allows players of all ages to test their culinary skills by following detailed recipes. Unlock new dishes, upgrade your kitchen, and even progress to opening your own restaurant. Collect achievements and improve your cooking abilities in a cozy home kitchen atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Detailed recipes for home cooking, Cozy home kitchen atmosphere, Recipes for all skill levels, Restaurant opening storyline, Kitchen and character upgrades, Daily recipe suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack | $7.99 | per month |
| Pop up remove ads $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Desert Paradise Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Desert Paraise Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Street Food Festival Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pop up remove ads + value | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Asian Cuisine Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Asian Cuisine Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Time | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 11000 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins 30000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins 65000 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun cooking experience
- 🍽️ Detailed recipes that can be recreated at home
- 🎨 Cozy and charming visual design
- 🌐 Variety of cuisines and dishes to explore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Issues with paid content not working as expected
- 📺 Excessive ads even after purchasing ad-free version
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay with limited levels/recipes

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased content not unlocking
- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Saved progress not carrying over between sessions
- Ads still appearing after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- More levels and recipes to unlock
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Background music or audio to enhance the experience
- Customization options for the kitchen and cooking tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stashcook free?

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

### Is Sofra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stashcook or Sofra?

Sofra is rated higher. Stashcook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Sofra averages 4.8 from 323 ratings.

### Do Stashcook or Sofra have ads?

Both Stashcook and Sofra show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stashcook or Sofra?

Stashcook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sofra every 11 days. Most recently, Stashcook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sofra on October 19, 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.*