Comparison

Recipes123 vs Vibe Cook

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

Head to head
About

Recipes123

Features
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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.

About

Vibe Cook

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Recipes1234 screens
Vibe Cook4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recipes123 ships an update every 5 days, Vibe Cook every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Recipes123 versus Vibe Cook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecipes123Vibe Cook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB52 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHonghai GuChristopher Marx

In-app purchases

None

Recipes123

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vibe Cook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Recipes123 free?
Recipes123 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vibe Cook free?
Vibe Cook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recipes123 or Vibe Cook have ads?
Recipes123 shows ads; Vibe Cook does not.
Which is updated more often, Recipes123 or Vibe Cook?
Recipes123 ships an update every 5 days, and Vibe Cook every 3 days. Most recently, Recipes123 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Vibe Cook on November 8, 2026.

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