cookin' vs Chef's Pantry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
cookin'
Easily import recipes from any URL into a distraction-free format. Adjust servings, use built-in timers, and organize your favorites with tags. All your recipes are stored locally without requiring an account or data collection.
- Import recipes from URLs
- Automatic ingredient and step extraction
- Adjustable serving sizes
- Built-in cooking timers
- Distraction-free cooking mode
- Personal recipe collection
- Tagging and organization
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Paste any recipe URL and start cooking distraction-free. cookin' automatically extracts ingredients, steps, and images from any recipe website — no more scrolling past long stories and pop-ups. KEY FEATURES: - Paste & Import: Paste any recipe URL and automatically extract everything you need. - Adjust Servings: Scale ingredient quantities up or down instantly. - Built-in Timers: Set timers for each cooking step so you never miss a beat. - Distraction-Free Cooking: Enjoy clean, focused recipes without ads or interruptions. - Personal Collection: Store and search your favorite recipes in one place. - Tags & Organization: Tag recipes and find them quickly. - Make Mode: Large, easy-to-read text while you cook. Your recipes are stored locally on your device. No account required, no tracking, no data collection. Download cookin' and start building your personal recipe collection today.
Chef's Pantry
Discover new meals, organize your recipes, and plan grocery trips effortlessly. Import recipes from any link, generate organized shopping lists with a single tap, and find inspiration from other home cooks. Keep all your cooking essentials in one convenient place.
- Recipe discovery
- Recipe organization
- Grocery list creation
- Recipe import from links
- Cookbook exploration
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Chef’s Pantry makes cooking easier by helping you discover new meals, organize your recipes, and plan your grocery trips in one simple app. Import any recipe link instantly, create organized grocery lists with one tap, and explore cookbooks from real home cooks to break out of your weekly routine. Everything stays in one place so you always know what’s for dinner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chef's Pantry at none against cookin''s shown. Chef's Pantry also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). cookin''s advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for cookin' against 5.0 for Chef's Pantry. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | cookin' | Chef's Pantry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nandapps llc | Peter Smith |
Customer experience
cookin'
Chef's Pantry
In-app purchases
cookin'
No in-app purchases
Chef's Pantry
No in-app purchases
