Cook vs PantryPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cook
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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
PantryPal
Discover personalized recipes based on ingredients you have. This app suggests custom meals, identifies missing items for shopping lists, and helps manage your pantry. Reduce food waste and save time with smart cooking.
- Personalized recipe suggestions
- Ingredient-based meal ideas
- Shopping list generation
- Pantry inventory management
- Recipe customization
- Food waste reduction
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Say goodbye to decision fatigue with PantryPal! Whether you're staring at your fridge, pantry, or both, our app is a simple yet powerful tool for discovering personalized recipes based on ingredients you already have. Simply input whatβs in your kitchen, and we'll suggest custom recipes tailored to your preferences, including dietary restrictions and meal types. Browse popular recipes from trusted sources or get creative by generating your own recipe. The app also helps you identify missing ingredients and generate a shopping list, making meal prep easier than ever. Easily stay on top of your pantry inventory by recording voice memos or taking a picture of your grocery receipt. With a focus on reducing food waste, saving time and money, PantryPal is the perfect kitchen companion. Start cooking smarter, not harder! By using this app, you agree to Appleβs standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cook at none against PantryPal's 1. PantryPal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PantryPal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Cook asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cook ships an update every 3 weeks, PantryPal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cook | PantryPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taco Ekkel | Griffin Ciluffo |
In-app purchases
Cook
No in-app purchases
PantryPal
- localization3 Days trial$2.991 Month









