Comparison

cookin' vs Pantry

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pantry

Organize your recipes, track your kitchen inventory, and create smart shopping lists. This app helps you manage ingredients, reduce food waste, and discover new recipes from various online sources.

Highlights
  • Recipe import from web and social media
  • Automatic ingredient scaling
  • Hands-free recipe browsing
  • Smart inventory tracking
  • Expiration date alerts
  • One-tap shopping list creation
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Meet Pantry — the smart kitchen companion that connects your recipes, inventory, and shopping list in one seamless app. RECIPES YOUR WAY • Browse your collection in a beautiful recipe grid • Import recipes instantly from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, websites, and more — just share the link • Scale any recipe up or down, and all ingredients adjust automatically • Swipe between recipes while cooking — hands-free KNOW YOUR PANTRY • Track everything you have with a smart inventory system • See usage trends and consumption history for any item • Organize items with custom categories and storage locations • Stay on top of expiration dates before food goes to waste SMARTER SHOPPING • Build shopping lists directly from your recipes with one tap • Check off items as you shop — they automatically move to your inventory • Group items by category for faster, more efficient grocery runs • Never buy something you already have in stock YOUR KITCHEN, YOUR WAY • Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad • Syncs instantly across all your devices • Sign in with Apple or Google — or use it anonymously Whether you're a home cook, meal prepper, or just trying to reduce food waste, Pantry keeps you organized and in control of your kitchen. Download Pantry today and transform the way you manage your kitchen. Privacy Policy: https://pantrymanager.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

cookin'4 screens
Pantry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pantry at none against cookin''s shown. Pantry also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). cookin''s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for cookin' against 5.0 for Pantry. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cookin' ships an update every 3 weeks, Pantry weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
cookin' versus Pantry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercookin'Pantry
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB41 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developernandapps, llcKylee Davis

Customer experience

cookin'

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pantry

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

cookin'

No in-app purchases

None

Pantry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is cookin' free?
cookin' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pantry free?
Pantry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, cookin' or Pantry?
cookin' and Pantry are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do cookin' or Pantry have ads?
cookin' shows ads; Pantry does not.
Which is updated more often, cookin' or Pantry?
cookin' ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pantry weekly. Most recently, cookin' was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pantry on August 22, 2026.

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