Comparison

Cook It Up! vs EmptyFridge

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

Head to head
About

Cook It Up!

Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cook It Up!3 screens
EmptyFridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cook It Up! versus EmptyFridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCook It Up!EmptyFridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMatthieu BoivineauLUCKPLE LLC

In-app purchases

None

Cook It Up!

No in-app purchases

None

EmptyFridge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cook It Up! free?
Cook It Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EmptyFridge free?
EmptyFridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cook It Up! or EmptyFridge have ads?
Cook It Up! shows ads; EmptyFridge does not.
Which is updated more often, Cook It Up! or EmptyFridge?
Cook It Up! ships an update fortnightly, and EmptyFridge every 11 days. Most recently, Cook It Up! was updated on October 5, 2026 and EmptyFridge on October 20, 2026.

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