Comparison

Recipe Book vs Cake Recipes

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

Head to head
About

Recipe Book

Effortlessly store, organize, and share your favorite recipes. Import from the web, scan handwritten notes, or type them in. Adjust servings, create grocery lists, and even generate a printable cookbook.

Highlights
  • Import recipes from web links
  • Scan and save handwritten recipes
  • Adjust ingredient quantities by servings
  • Generate grocery lists
  • Create printable PDF cookbooks
  • Share recipes privately
  • iCloud backup and sync
Features
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Recipe Book is your family's recipe keeper: every recipe you love in one place, safe in your own iCloud, and easy to share with the people you cook for. One-time purchase. No subscription, ever. BRING YOUR RECIPES IN • Import from a link: paste the address of a recipe page and the form fills itself. • Scan a printed or handwritten recipe with the camera and keep the original page inside the recipe, handwriting included. • Or type it in: ingredients, preparation, photos, chef, times and servings. COOK WITH THEM • Adjust servings: change the number of people and the quantities follow. • Grocery list: add a recipe's ingredients, tick them off in the store, or send them to Reminders. • Cooking mode: one step at a time, in large type, and the screen stays on. KEEP THEM AND PASS THEM ON • PDF book: turn your whole collection into a printable book, with a cover and a table of contents. A family cookbook to give. • Share with a loved one: send a recipe privately to someone who has the app. • Community recipes: publish a recipe if you wish, and browse what other cooks have shared. • Categories: starters, mains, desserts, or your own. • iCloud backup and sync across your iPhone and iPad. YOUR PRIVACY Your recipes stay in your own iCloud unless you decide to share them. Other members only ever see the display name you choose, never your email address. You can report a recipe or a message, block a user, and delete your account at any time, right from the app. Free to try with your first seven recipes; a single purchase unlocks the full book and sharing.

About

Cake Recipes

Discover a vast collection of cake recipes, from classics to celebration specials, with step-by-step instructions and cooking videos. Access all recipes offline, making it perfect for bakers of all levels to create delicious homemade treats anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline recipe access
  • Extensive recipe collection
  • Celebration and seasonal recipes
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Cooking videos
  • Favorites and sharing
  • Comprehensive search
Features
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Explore the world of baking with our Cake Recipes Offline app, a comprehensive guide to creating mouthwatering cakes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our app offers a diverse collection of cake recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings. Access a variety of cake categories, from classic favorites to innovative creations, even without an internet connection! Key Features: Offline Access: No internet? No problem! Access a wide range of cake recipes anytime, anywhere. Extensive Collection: Discover 17 categories, including Apple Cake, Banana Cake, Red Velvet Cake, and more. Celebration Specials: Find recipes for every occasion, from Birthday Cake to Wedding-worthy creations. Fresh Ingredients: Dive into recipes featuring seasonal fruits like Peach Cake, Strawberry Cake, and Zucchini Cake. Homemade Delights: Master the art of baking with step-by-step instructions for Homemade Cake, Cupcake, and more. Chocolate Lover's Paradise: Explore rich options with our Chocolate Cake and Bundt Cake recipes. Party-Ready Sheet Cakes: Impress guests with stunning Sheet Cake creations, perfect for gatherings. Favorites: Save your go-to recipes in the Favorites section for quick access. Cooking Videos: Watch step-by-step cooking videos for visual guidance and inspiration. Whole Recipe Search: Easily find specific recipes using our comprehensive search feature. Why Choose Cake Recipes Offline? No Internet Required: Access recipes anytime, even in areas with limited connectivity. Easy Navigation: Find your favorite recipes quickly with user-friendly category filters. Save and Share: Bookmark recipes and share them with fellow baking enthusiasts. Time-Tested Recipes: Enjoy a curated collection of tried-and-true recipes for perfect cakes every time. Unlock the joy of baking with Cake Recipes Offline – your passport to a world of sweet, homemade delights. Download now and embark on a culinary journey that's as satisfying as the first bite of a freshly baked cake!

Screenshots

Recipe Book4 screens
Cake Recipes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Recipe Book at none against Cake Recipes's shown. Recipe Book also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Cake Recipes's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Recipe Book sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cake Recipes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cake Recipes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cake Recipes has 47 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Recipe Book's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cake Recipes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recipe Book ships an update every 6 weeks, Cake Recipes every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Recipe Book versus Cake Recipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecipe BookCake Recipes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (9 ratings)4.6 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings947 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNORMAND MARTINElsa George

Customer experience

Recipe Book

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Cake Recipes

All ratings46 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recipe Book

One-time1
  • Unlock Book$4.99
1 purchases

Cake Recipes

One-time1
  • Cake Recipes Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Recipe Book free?
Recipe Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cake Recipes free?
Cake Recipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recipe Book or Cake Recipes?
Cake Recipes is rated higher. Recipe Book averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Cake Recipes averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.
Do Recipe Book or Cake Recipes have ads?
Cake Recipes shows ads; Recipe Book does not.
Which is updated more often, Recipe Book or Cake Recipes?
Recipe Book ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cake Recipes every 7 months. Most recently, Recipe Book was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cake Recipes on November 8, 2026.

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