Recipes123 vs Vibe Cook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recipes123
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Create and share Interactive recipes: - Simple step-by-step recipes. - Timer for each step. - Speech mode with hundreds of languages supported. - Search recipes from other creators.
Vibe Cook
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Your meal, your way. Your cooking inspiration partner. Just drop in an idea—like “cauliflower” or “something cozy” or be inspired by the app —and let it guide you through flexible, step-by-step meal options. It’s like choose-your-own-adventure, but for food. Start with anything Ingredients, cravings, or vibes—we’ll take it from there. Supports your needs Don't get random recipes. Create your own recipes that match your taste and dietary restrictions. Not matter if you are vegan, have food intolerances or if you don't want to eat certain ingredients because of your beliefs. Match your gear Pick what you’re cooking with—stove, oven, air fryer—and we’ll filter the recipes. Don't get stuck with recipes you can't cook. Create diverse recipes with just a microwave. 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: Recipes123 at none against Vibe Cook's 2. Recipes123 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Vibe Cook's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Vibe Cook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Recipes123 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Recipes123 ships an update every 5 days, Vibe Cook every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Recipes123 | Vibe Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Honghai Gu | Christopher Marx |
In-app purchases
Recipes123
No in-app purchases
Vibe Cook
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Annual Plan$44.991 Year








