# Tastemade Cooking vs Natasha's Kitchen

The clearest difference is rating: Tastemade Cooking at 4.8 against Natasha's Kitchen's 1.8. Tastemade Cooking also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 5) and chart position (#60 vs #199). Natasha's Kitchen's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tastemade Cooking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Natasha's Kitchen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tastemade Cooking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tastemade Cooking has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tastemade Cooking ships an update fortnightly, Natasha's Kitchen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tastemade Cooking | Natasha's Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastemade-cooking/id6736664843/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natashas-kitchen/id6797476089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | #199 |
| Size | 101 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tastemade, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/635281034) | [Aisha Syed](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797476091) |

## What reviewers say

### Tastemade Cooking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tastemade-cooking/id6736664843)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app creates personalized weekly meal plans and generates smart grocery lists based on your taste preferences. It offers a vast recipe library, step-by-step cooking guidance, and organization tools to simplify your cooking routine.

**Highlights:** Personalized weekly meal plans, Smart grocery list generation, Taste profile customization, Thousands of reliable recipes, Step-by-step cooking mode, Recipe saving and organization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tastemade Cooking Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Tastemade Cooking Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent meal planning and grocery list features
- 🚀 Streamlined cooking process with recipe videos
- 💡 Personalized meal plans based on dietary needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked behind a paywall, no free access
- 🐛 Difficult to find and navigate recipes
- ⚠️ Questionable billing practices and lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not properly cancelled, continued billing
- Recipes not loading or unavailable

**Requested features**

- More free recipe access without subscription
- Improved recipe search and filtering
- Clearer cancellation and refund policies


### Natasha's Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natashas-kitchen/id6797476089)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover thousands of delicious recipes, organize your favorites, and plan your weekly meals with easy-to-follow instructions. Explore world cuisines and simplify your cooking experience for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Thousands of recipe ideas, Personal digital cookbook, Smart recipe search, Weekly meal planning, Save favorite recipes, Explore world cuisines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tastemade Cooking free?

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

### Is Natasha's Kitchen free?

Natasha's Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tastemade Cooking or Natasha's Kitchen?

Tastemade Cooking is rated higher. Tastemade Cooking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Natasha's Kitchen averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tastemade Cooking or Natasha's Kitchen have ads?

Both Tastemade Cooking and Natasha's Kitchen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tastemade Cooking or Natasha's Kitchen?

Tastemade Cooking ships an update fortnightly, and Natasha's Kitchen every 2 days. Most recently, Tastemade Cooking was updated on November 8, 2026 and Natasha's Kitchen on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tastemade Cooking or Natasha's Kitchen?

Tastemade Cooking currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and Natasha's Kitchen at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*