# What’s Cooking? vs Sofra

The clearest difference is rating: Sofra at 4.8 against What’s Cooking?'s 4.1. Sofra also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 59%) and ratings volume (323 vs 78). What’s Cooking?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sofra sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. What’s Cooking? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sofra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 323 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of What’s Cooking?'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Sofra's.

What’s Cooking? ships an update every 3 weeks, Sofra every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | What’s Cooking? | Sofra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-cooking/id6451319086/reviews) | **[4.8 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofra-cooking-simulator/id6569263088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78 | **323** |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 571 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraft New Services, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296246164) | [Global Advertising Network LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500875741) |

## What reviewers say

### What’s Cooking?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-cooking/id6451319086)

Discover recipes from top creators tailored to your mood and cravings. Save your favorites and follow easy-to-understand steps and videos to make delicious meals.

**Highlights:** Recipe discovery by meal, mood, diet, occasion, Personalized recipe recommendations, Save favorite recipes and creators, Step-by-step cooking videos, Build recipe collections, Search cooking history

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great recipes and content
- 👍 Easy to follow videos
- 👍 Inspiring for new cooks
- 👍 Well-thought-out app design
- 👍 No ads (appreciated)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited number of creators
- 👎 Lack of content diversity (cuisine types)
- 👎 Repetitive content
- 👎 Slow loading times
- 👎 Scrolling issues

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on name/email subscription page
- Won't let user click continue after update
- Keeps reloading email subscription page
- Doesn't change page when 'next' is clicked
- App forces an update but no update available in App Store

**Requested features**

- Increase number of preferences per category
- More videos of different foods
- More creators
- Add new recipes more frequently
- Add a search bar


### 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 What’s Cooking? free?

What’s Cooking? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sofra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, What’s Cooking? or Sofra?

Sofra is rated higher. What’s Cooking? averages 4.1 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Sofra averages 4.8 from 323 ratings.

### Do What’s Cooking? or Sofra have ads?

Sofra shows ads; What’s Cooking? does not.

### Which is updated more often, What’s Cooking? or Sofra?

What’s Cooking? ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sofra every 11 days. Most recently, What’s Cooking? was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sofra on September 30, 2026.

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