Comparison

LetsCookNow vs The Recipes App

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

Head to head
About

LetsCookNow

Features
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Explore a Rich Collection of Recipes: Dive into an extensive library of mouth-watering recipes, each with detailed preparation instructions. From quick weekday dinners to sumptuous weekend feasts, find dishes for every occasion. Find Recipes Tailored to Your Ingredients: Got a fridge full of random ingredients and not sure what to cook? Simply input what you have, and our smart recipe finder will suggest delectable meals you can whip up in no time. Visualize Cooking with Preparation Videos: Need a bit more guidance? Many of our recipes come with engaging preparation videos, making it easy to follow along and perfect your dish. Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Say goodbye to guesswork in cooking. Our detailed, step-by-step instructions ensure that you can replicate the recipes effortlessly, turning every meal into a culinary success. Whether you're looking to impress your guests, experiment with new cuisines, or just save time on meal planning, LetsCookNow is here to help. Download now and let your culinary adventure begin!

About

The Recipes App

Features
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Create Recipes Your Way Collect and create recipes however you like: search the web, ask AI for inspiration, snap a photo, or dictate with your voice. The Recipes App even finds matching images automatically, so your recipes always look delicious. All Your Recipes in One Place Organize your personal recipe collection with ease.Β Keep private recipes just for yourself or make them public to share with friends and family. Smart Shopping Lists Turn recipes into shopping lists in seconds. Share them with your family, collaborate and it stays in sync with Apple’s Reminders app. Stay Organized & Flexible Group recipes and collaborate with friends and family Sync seamlessly across all your devices through our secure cloud backend Keep everything available offline when you need it most Your perfect recipe collection starts here.

Screenshots

LetsCookNow4 screens
The Recipes App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LetsCookNow at none against The Recipes App's 2. LetsCookNow also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). The Recipes App's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 23 months). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. The Recipes App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LetsCookNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LetsCookNow ships an update every 23 months, The Recipes App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
LetsCookNow versus The Recipes App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetsCookNowThe Recipes App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB32 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMakoNETMELANIE RITA DR., NAGEL

In-app purchases

None

LetsCookNow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Recipes App

Subscriptions2
  • Recipes Pro$0.991 Month
  • Recipes Pro$5.991 Year

Questions

Is LetsCookNow free?
LetsCookNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Recipes App free?
The Recipes App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LetsCookNow or The Recipes App have ads?
Neither LetsCookNow nor The Recipes App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LetsCookNow or The Recipes App?
LetsCookNow ships an update every 23 months, and The Recipes App every 6 weeks. Most recently, LetsCookNow was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Recipes App on October 25, 2026.

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