Comparison

Cook vs Chinese Meal

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

Head to head
About

Cook

Features
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Cook is for people who love to cook. Its data is meticulously researched, cross-checked and taste-tested by our team of passionate chefs. * Core temperatures: internal temperatures researched and tested for best taste * Conversions: quickly convert between units and ingredients common in imperial and metric systems * Portion sizes: minimize waste by preparing the right amounts of food * Vinaigrettes: find a vinaigrette, quickly * Grape varieties: fast lookup for flavor and body profiles typical to certain grapes * Wine regions: quickly find the grapes and body associated with wine regions and classifications

About

Chinese Meal

Discover nearly 300 authentic Chinese vegetarian dishes with detailed instructions and health benefits. Get customized meal plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special holiday dining solutions. Embark on a healthy vegetarian lifestyle with this comprehensive guide.

Highlights
  • 300+ Chinese vegetarian recipes
  • Customized meal recommendations
  • Detailed cooking instructions
  • Health benefits and nutritional info
  • Seasonal menu adjustments
  • Holiday and banquet dining plans
Features
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Chinese Meal: Your Guide to Chinese Vegetarian Delicacies Featuring 300 selected Chinese vegetarian dishes, offering customized recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, easily master the essence of traditional Chinese vegetarian cooking. Each dish comes with detailed steps and health benefits, allowing you to enjoy healthy and delicious meals at home. Special holiday dining solutions and customized recommendations meet the needs of various occasions, launching your healthy vegetarian lifestyle! ◇ Rich Recipe Resources ◇ • Collection of nearly 300 authentic Chinese vegetarian delicacies • Covering regional vegetarian cooking techniques • Suitable for vegetarian beginners and seasoned enthusiasts ◇ Intelligent Meal Planning ◇ • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner vegetarian combination recommendations • Intelligently adjusting menus according to seasonal changes • Festival, banquet, and other dining plans with customized recommendations ◇ Professional Cooking Guidance ◇ • Detailed step-by-step instructions, easy for beginners to follow • Tips and tricks for key steps • Suggestions for preparing and selecting ingredients ◇ Health and Wellness Guide ◇ • Displaying health benefits and nutritional content of each dish • Noting suitable populations and dietary contraindications • Combining traditional Chinese health concepts with modern nutritional knowledge ◇ Learning and Sharing ◇ • Learn about traditional Chinese vegetarian culture and history • Master professional chefs' cooking techniques and secrets • Explore vegetarian specialties from different regions Friendly Reminder The recipe methods, functional introductions, suitable populations, and dietary contraindications provided in this application are for reference only. Please choose a suitable diet according to your actual situation. If you have special health conditions or dietary restrictions, please consult professional physicians or nutritionists.

Screenshots

Cook3 screens
Chinese Meal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cook at none against Chinese Meal's shown. Cook also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Chinese Meal's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cook ships an update every 3 weeks, Chinese Meal every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cook versus Chinese Meal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookChinese Meal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB293 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaco EkkelYangguang Ma

In-app purchases

None

Cook

No in-app purchases

None

Chinese Meal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cook free?
Cook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chinese Meal free?
Chinese Meal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cook or Chinese Meal have ads?
Chinese Meal shows ads; Cook does not.
Which is updated more often, Cook or Chinese Meal?
Cook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chinese Meal every 5 months. Most recently, Cook was updated on October 8, 2026 and Chinese Meal on October 24, 2026.

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