Comparison

Good Housekeeping Recipes vs MugDeck

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

Head to head
About

Good Housekeeping Recipes

Discover thousands of triple-tested recipes for any occasion, from quick midweek meals to impressive bakes. Save your favorites, explore exclusive collections, and personalize your search to find your perfect dish.

Highlights
  • Thousands of triple-tested recipes
  • Save recipes to folders
  • Discover guest collections
  • Personalize recipe search
  • Filter by preferences
Features
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Thousands of brilliant, triple-tested recipes, all in one place. SWIPE - Midweek meals, weekend showstoppers, winning bakes – all in one place. SAVE - Keep your go-tos in easy-to-find folders, ready for any occasion. COOK - Discover special guest collections and GH Kitchen exclusives PERSONALISE - Filter your preferences to find your perfect recipe match.

About

MugDeck

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Discover your next favourite drink with MugDeck. From your first coffee of the morning to a comforting evening hot chocolate, MugDeck helps you find something delicious to make at home. Explore more than 700 drink recipes, discover new combinations and keep your favourites close at hand. YOUR NEXT DRINK, DEALT Let MugDeck deal you a selection of drinks to explore. Keep the ones that catch your eye, replace individual suggestions or deal a completely new deck when you fancy something different. SOMETHING FOR EVERY MOOD Explore eight drink categories: • Coffee • Tea & Chai • Matcha • Herbal & Infusions • Hot Chocolate • Hot Fruit Drinks • Iced Drinks • Velvetizer Whether you want a familiar favourite, a refreshing iced drink or an indulgent chocolate treat, there’s plenty to discover. FIND DRINKS THAT SUIT YOU Personalise your selection with caffeine preferences and dairy-free and nut filters. Choose caffeinated, low-caffeine or caffeine-free options to suit your day. MAKE IT WITH CONFIDENCE Each recipe includes ingredients, step-by-step instructions and preparation time. Recipes start with one serving, and you can adjust the serving count when making drinks for others. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Found a drink you love? Tap the heart to save it and return to it whenever the craving strikes. EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE Browse the full recipe collection or let your next deck introduce you to something new. MugDeck makes choosing what to drink part of the enjoyment. MUGDECK PREMIUM Start with a 7-day free trial, then £2.99 per month in the UK. Your subscription unlocks the MugDeck experience and its recipe collection. The free trial is available to eligible new subscribers. Prices may vary by country and are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of an applicable free trial. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current trial or billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION Always check ingredient packaging and preparation conditions for allergens. Dietary filters are a guide and do not guarantee the absence of allergens or cross-contamination. Caffeine content varies by ingredient, brand and preparation method. MugDeck is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hotel Chocolat or other brands mentioned in recipes. Privacy Policy: https://dinnerdeckapp.com/mugdeck/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Good Housekeeping Recipes4 screens
MugDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Good Housekeeping Recipes at none against MugDeck's 1. MugDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MugDeck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Good Housekeeping Recipes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Good Housekeeping Recipes ships an update every 2 months, MugDeck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Good Housekeeping Recipes versus MugDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGood Housekeeping RecipesMugDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHearst Communications, IncorporatedRicky Francis

In-app purchases

None

Good Housekeeping Recipes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MugDeck

Subscriptions1
  • MugDeck Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Good Housekeeping Recipes free?
Good Housekeeping Recipes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MugDeck free?
MugDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Good Housekeeping Recipes or MugDeck have ads?
Neither Good Housekeeping Recipes nor MugDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Good Housekeeping Recipes or MugDeck?
Good Housekeeping Recipes ships an update every 2 months, and MugDeck every 3 days. Most recently, Good Housekeeping Recipes was updated on November 8, 2026 and MugDeck on November 6, 2026.

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