Cook It Up! vs EmptyFridge
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!
EmptyFridge
Track your kitchen ingredients, discover recipes based on what you have, and get AI-powered suggestions to reduce food waste. Organize items, view expiration dates, and access step-by-step cooking instructions.
- Ingredient tracking with expiration dates
- Recipe search by available ingredients
- AI recipe suggestions
- Categorized ingredient organization
- Step-by-step cooking instructions
- Recipe history and saving
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Empty Fridge - Your Smart Kitchen Companion App Description Keep track of your ingredients, discover new recipes, and reduce food waste with Empty Fridge. Key Features: *Ingredient Management Track ingredients in your fridge with expiration dates Organize items by categories: Bakery, Fruits, Condiments, Dairy, and more Add and remove ingredients with simple taps View ingredient quantities and storage information *Recipe Search Find recipes based on ingredients you have available Browse recipes by cuisine type including American and Italian View ingredient match percentages for each recipe Access step-by-step cooking instructions * AI Recipe Suggestions Get recipe recommendations using AI technology Receive suggestions based on your available ingredients Explore new cooking ideas and combinations * Recipe History Save recipes you've tried or want to try View your cooking history Access previously generated AI recipes Additional Features: Clean, easy-to-use interface Ingredient categorization system Recipe creation tools Search functionality for finding specific recipes Who might find this useful: People who want to organize their kitchen ingredients Home cooks looking for recipe ideas Anyone interested in using ingredients before they expire Users who enjoy trying new recipes Empty Fridge helps you make the most of the ingredients you already have.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EmptyFridge at none against Cook It Up!'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cook It Up! ships an update fortnightly, EmptyFridge every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cook It Up! | EmptyFridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Matthieu Boivineau | LUCKPLE LLC |
In-app purchases
Cook It Up!
No in-app purchases
EmptyFridge
No in-app purchases
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