Comparison

Todays Special vs Cook.it

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

Head to head
About

Todays Special

Features
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Introducing "Today's Special" – your culinary wizard that transforms groceries in your fridge into mouthwatering recipes with just a photo. Whether you're looking to minimize food waste, explore new cuisines, or simply answer the age-old question, "What's for dinner?" our app is here to inspire and delight. How It Works: Snap & Discover: Take a photo of the groceries you have on hand. Our advanced AI technology will identify the ingredients and instantly generate a selection of recipes that utilize what you've got. Save & Organize: Found a recipe you love? Save it directly on your device for easy access. Organize your favorites into collections for any occasion or mood. Reduce Food Waste: Make the most out of your groceries by getting recipe suggestions that help you use up what you have. Say goodbye to wasted ingredients and hello to cost-effective, delicious meals. Explore New Cuisines: Embark on a culinary adventure from the comfort of your kitchen. Discover recipes from around the world and bring global flavors to your table. Easy to Follow: Each recipe comes with step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and preparation times to ensure a hassle-free cooking experience. Features at a Glance: - Ingredient recognition from photos - Personalized recipe generation - Recipe saving User-friendly interface With "Today's Special," you'll never be stuck for meal ideas again. Embrace the joy of cooking with recipes that are tailored just for you, using the ingredients you already have. Download now and let your culinary journey begin!

About

Cook.it

This smart kitchen assistant suggests delicious recipes based on the ingredients you already have. Simply photograph your fridge or pantry to receive personalized meal ideas tailored to your dietary needs and cuisine preferences, helping you reduce food waste.

Highlights
  • Instant recipe suggestions from photos
  • Smart dietary matching
  • Customizable cuisine preferences
  • Food waste reduction
  • Utilize existing ingredients
Features
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Cook.it – Your Smart Kitchen Assistant Transform your cooking experience with Cook.it, the intelligent cooking companion that turns your available ingredients into delicious meals. No more staring at a full fridge wondering what to make! Key Features: • Instant Recipe Suggestions - Just snap a photo of your fridge or pantry to get personalized recipe ideas • Smart Dietary Matching - Perfect for vegans, gluten-free, low-sugar, or any dietary preference • Cuisine Preferences - Choose from Asian, Italian, Low-Carb, and more to match your taste • Waste Reduction - Get smart suggestions to use what you already have • No Grocery Trips Needed - Create amazing meals with ingredients you already own Perfect for: • Busy professionals who want quick meal ideas • Health-conscious individuals with specific dietary needs • Anyone looking to reduce food waste • Home cooks who want to make the most of their ingredients Download Cook.it now and transform your cooking experience! Note: Cook.it is only available in countries where AI services are supported.

Screenshots

Todays Special4 screens
Cook.it4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Todays Special at none against Cook.it's shown. Todays Special also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Todays Special versus Cook.it: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodays SpecialCook.it
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB15 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHanchao XuGilbert Anwar

In-app purchases

None

Todays Special

No in-app purchases

None

Cook.it

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Todays Special free?
Todays Special is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cook.it free?
Cook.it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Todays Special or Cook.it have ads?
Cook.it shows ads; Todays Special does not.

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