Cook It Up! vs BiteCritic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cook It Up!
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Cook It Up! revolutionizes your kitchen with its ultra-simple, intuitive recipe search! Tell us what you've got on hand: a few wilted tomatoes, some leftover roast chicken, or a jar of crème fraîche that's about to expire? In just a few seconds, Cook It Up! comes up with a multitude of original and delicious recipes to impress your taste buds and those of your family and friends. No need to spend hours leafing through cookery books or surfing uncertain websites. With Cook It Up! you'll find culinary inspiration in the blink of an eye, and cook delicious dishes with ease. Download Cook It Up! today and rediscover the pleasure of cooking!
BiteCritic
Discover new dining spots and share your culinary experiences. Read authentic reviews with photos, save favorites, and get personalized recommendations. Connect with other food enthusiasts and document your dining adventures.
- Discover restaurants with search and filtering
- Read detailed reviews with photos
- Create your own reviews with ratings
- Save favorite restaurants
- Follow food critics and friends
- Personalized restaurant recommendations
- Offline access to reviews
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BiteCritic is your ultimate food discovery and reviewing platform, now available as a native iOS app. Find new restaurants, read authentic reviews, and share your own dining experiences with a vibrant community of food enthusiasts. Key Features: • Discover restaurants near you with powerful search and filtering options • Read detailed reviews with high-quality food photos • Create your own reviews with ratings, photos, and detailed descriptions • Save your favorite restaurants for future visits • Follow food critics and friends to see their latest reviews • Get personalized restaurant recommendations based on your taste preferences • Access your BiteCritic account across web and mobile seamlessly • Offline access to recently viewed restaurants and reviews Whether you're a casual diner looking for your next meal or a passionate foodie documenting your culinary adventures, BiteCritic helps you find and share extraordinary dining experiences. Download BiteCritic today and join our community of food lovers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BiteCritic at none against Cook It Up!'s shown. Cook It Up!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cook It Up! ships an update fortnightly, BiteCritic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cook It Up! | BiteCritic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthieu Boivineau | Hurkan Akbiyik |
In-app purchases
Cook It Up!
No in-app purchases
BiteCritic
No in-app purchases









