Comparison

Cookingdom vs Mindathlon

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

Head to head
About

Cookingdom

Engage in a relaxing cooking simulation where you prepare delicious dishes step-by-step through satisfying mini-games. Customize your kitchen and chef's attire to create your ideal cozy culinary escape. Enjoy soothing sounds and visuals as you master a variety of recipes.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step cooking mini-games
  • Variety of recipes to unlock
  • Kitchen customization
  • Chef outfit customization
  • Soothing sound effects and music
  • Relaxing gameplay with no timers
Features
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Hey there, chef! Welcome to Cook & Chill, an ultimate chill & cozy game that makes cooking as relaxing as a satisfying Sunday morning. This is all about slowing down, having fun, and creating delicious dishes step by step. You’ll go from chopping potatoes to plating masterpieces, all while soaking in those soothing chill vibes. Step-by-Step Cooking Fun: Each recipe is broken into small, satisfying mini-games that let you focus on one step at a time: Chop & Dice: Gently slice veggies, herbs, or even fancy garnishes. The soft sounds of your knife hitting the cutting board? Chef’s kiss! Mix & Stir: Combine ingredients with satisfying swirls as batter or soup comes together before your eyes. Watch the colors blend—it’s like food ASMR. Cook to Perfection: Flip pancakes, sauté veggies, or grill meats just right. Mistime it? No problem—there’s always room for a laugh and another try! Plating Masterpieces: Carefully arrange your dishes to look as tasty as they are. Add a sprinkle of herbs or drizzle a sauce for that perfect finishing touch. Dishes to Warm Your Soul From comforting classics to creative fusion dishes, there’s always something delicious to make: A steaming bowl of miso ramen with all the toppings Stacks of fluffy pancakes drizzled with syrup A colorful charcuterie board full of cute snacks Warm chocolate lava cake oozing with goodness With each completed dish, you’ll unlock more recipes, ingredients, and fun tools to play with. Make Your Kitchen a Cozy Haven Cooking feels better in a space you love, so customize your kitchen to match your vibes: Add cozy touches like twinkling fairy lights, potted plants, or rustic wooden shelves. Upgrade your tools, from colorful cutting boards to adorable whisks shaped like cats. Dress your chef in comfy aprons, fuzzy slippers, or even themed outfits for each recipe! Why You’ll Love It It's Your Cozy Culinary Escape: No stress, no timers, just the relaxing joy of creating beautiful food. Sounds You Can Feel: The crunch of slicing veggies, the gentle simmer of soup, the tap-tap-tap of seasoning… it’s like a warm blanket for your ears. Your Kitchen, Your Style: Decorate your space with cute plants, fairy lights, or even a cat clock that says “meow” when you finish a dish. Adorable Chef Fits: Rock a bunny apron, fuzzy slippers, or a sweater that screams “I make soup and it’s amazing.” Relaxing Vibes for Every Playthrough: With soft lo-fi beats, soothing sound effects, and dreamy visuals, the game feels like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket while sipping hot cocoa. Take your time, enjoy the journey, and let your inner chef shine. Ready to Cook & Chill? Whether you’re winding down after a long day or just want to chill with some virtual pancakes, Cook & Chill is here for you. Take your time, enjoy every step, and let the cozy vibes do the rest. Cook & Chill is the ultimate cozy cooking escape. Whether you’re here to unwind, get inspired, or simply enjoy making food step-by-step, you’ll leave every session feeling refreshed and satisfied. So grab your spatula—it’s time to cook up some chill vibes! So, what are you waiting for? Download now and turn your screen into the cutest little kitchen where cooking made cozy stories. It’s time to cook, relax, and chill.

About

Mindathlon

Features
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Mindathlon is a brain marathon: six different mental challenges, played back to back, on a single clock. One run, one total time — and one number to beat next time. THE SIX STAGES • Memory Sequence — watch the pattern, then repeat it. It grows every round. • Colour Clash — tap the colour the word is printed in, not the word itself. • Grid Logic — a nonogram. Fill each row and column to match its numbers. • Card Pairs — memorise the table, then clear it pair by pair. • Arrow Rules — dark arrow: swipe where it points. Red arrow: swipe the opposite way. • Sudoku — every row, column and box takes each number exactly once. FIVE DIFFICULTIES Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert and Extreme. The grids get bigger, the sequences get longer and the par times get tighter. Start easy and work your way up. EARN YOUR BOOSTS Every stage has a par time. Clear it faster than par and you charge the boost bar — the further under par, the more charge you get. Spend that charge on hints when a stage fights back. Rushing early buys you help later, so the marathon rewards pace, not panic. TRACK YOUR TIMES Your finished marathons are saved with their difficulty and total time. Your best run sits at the top; recent runs sit underneath. Share a finish when you are proud of it. FAIR BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up • Free, with one ad at the end of a finished run — never during a stage, never on a timer • No in-app purchases • Your scores stay on your device • Plays offline once the app has started • English and Turkish Five minutes a day. Six games. One time to beat.

Screenshots

Cookingdom4 screens
Mindathlon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindathlon at none against Cookingdom's 26. Cookingdom's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cookingdom sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Mindathlon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cookingdom ships an update every 9 days, Mindathlon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cookingdom versus Mindathlon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookingdomMindathlon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (146K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings146K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABI GLOBAL LTD.Mehmet Nusret Odaba

Bugs and requests

Cookingdom

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 15 glitch preventing progress
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels and recipes
  • Option to disable timer

Mindathlon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Cookingdom

One-time23
  • Ad-Free for 3 Days$0.99
  • Dragon Boat Recipe Pack Sale$1.49
  • Father's Day Recipe Pack Sale$1.49
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  • Rainbow Pride Recipe Pack - Sale$1.49
  • Golden Week Recipe Pack - Sale$1.49
  • Earth Day Recipe Pack Sale$1.49
  • Labor Day Recipe Pack Sale$1.49
  • Mother's Day Recipe Pack Sale$1.49
  • Football Festival Recipe Pack Sale$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • 1000 Gold$1.99
  • Event Pack 1$2.99
  • Commis Chef Pack$3.99
  • Booster Pack$3.99
  • 2600 Gold$4.99
  • Revive Pack$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Booster Pack 2$7.99
  • Apprentice Chef$9.99
  • 5500 Gold$9.99
  • Sous Chef Bundle$19.99
  • 12000 Gold$19.99
  • Head Chef Bundle$29.99
None

Mindathlon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cookingdom free?
Cookingdom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindathlon free?
Mindathlon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cookingdom or Mindathlon have ads?
Both Cookingdom and Mindathlon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cookingdom or Mindathlon?
Cookingdom ships an update every 9 days, and Mindathlon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cookingdom was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mindathlon on October 14, 2026.

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