# CookClan vs RECIPEE ARCADE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RECIPEE ARCADE at none against CookClan's 6. RECIPEE ARCADE also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CookClan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RECIPEE ARCADE asks for nothing beyond the download.

CookClan ships an update every 3 days, RECIPEE ARCADE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CookClan | RECIPEE ARCADE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 94 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794993615) | [Ljubomir Kiefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783516109) |

## What reviewers say

### CookClan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookclan/id6741680805)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CookClan Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CookClan Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| 30 AI Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 AI Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| CookClan Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| 220 AI Credits | $8.99 | one-time |


### RECIPEE ARCADE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipee-arcade/id6783516107)

Extracts recipes from videos and links, organizing them into clean ingredient lists and steps. Offers vegetarian/vegan options, meal planning, and a shopping list generator. Gamified cooking experience with XP and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Extract recipes from videos and links, AI ingredient and step identification, Vegetarian and vegan recipe conversion, Cook mode with large steps, Meal planning and shopping list generation, Gamified cooking with XP and leaderboards, Pantry management and recipe suggestions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CookClan free?

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

### Is RECIPEE ARCADE free?

RECIPEE ARCADE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CookClan or RECIPEE ARCADE have ads?

CookClan shows ads; RECIPEE ARCADE does not.

### Which is updated more often, CookClan or RECIPEE ARCADE?

CookClan ships an update every 3 days, and RECIPEE ARCADE every 2 days. Most recently, CookClan was updated on October 24, 2026 and RECIPEE ARCADE on October 25, 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.*