# Sofra vs Youmeal

Sofra and Youmeal both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Sofra's written reviews are positive against 36% of Youmeal's. Youmeal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sofra sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Youmeal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sofra against 4.7 for Youmeal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332 and 854 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Sofra's written reviews are positive against 36% of Youmeal's.

Sofra ships an update every 11 days, Youmeal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sofra | Youmeal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofra-cooking-simulator/id6569263088/reviews)** | [4.7 (854 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmeal-recipe-keeper/id6753148494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 332 | **854** |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 571 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Global Advertising Network LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500875741) | [Saclic Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764090240) |

## What reviewers say

### Sofra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofra-cooking-simulator/id6569263088)

This cooking simulator allows players of all ages to test their culinary skills by following detailed recipes. Unlock new dishes, upgrade your kitchen, and even progress to opening your own restaurant. Collect achievements and improve your cooking abilities in a cozy home kitchen atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Detailed recipes for home cooking, Cozy home kitchen atmosphere, Recipes for all skill levels, Restaurant opening storyline, Kitchen and character upgrades, Daily recipe suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack | $7.99 | per month |
| Pop up remove ads $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Desert Paradise Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Street Food Festival Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pop up remove ads + value | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Asian Cuisine Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun cooking experience
- 🍽️ Detailed recipes that can be recreated at home
- 🎨 Cozy and charming visual design
- 🌐 Variety of cuisines and dishes to explore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Issues with paid content not working as expected
- 📺 Excessive ads even after purchasing ad-free version
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay with limited levels/recipes

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased content not unlocking
- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Saved progress not carrying over between sessions
- Ads still appearing after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- More levels and recipes to unlock
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Background music or audio to enhance the experience
- Customization options for the kitchen and cooking tools


### Youmeal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmeal-recipe-keeper/id6753148494)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Organize all your favorite recipes from social media and other sources in one place. Generate smart grocery lists, plan weekly meals, and view instant nutrition facts. Create personalized cookbooks and share recipes with ease.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from social media, Import recipes from various sources, Smart grocery list generation, Weekly meal planning, Instant nutrition information, Personalized cookbooks, Easy recipe sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Youmeal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Youmeal Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Youmeal Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Youmeal Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Youmeal Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sofra free?

Sofra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Youmeal free?

Youmeal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sofra or Youmeal?

Sofra is rated higher. Sofra averages 4.8 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Youmeal averages 4.7 from 854 ratings.

### Do Sofra or Youmeal have ads?

Sofra shows ads; Youmeal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sofra or Youmeal?

Sofra ships an update every 11 days, and Youmeal every 5 days. Most recently, Sofra was updated on November 12, 2026 and Youmeal on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*