Comparison

CookBooks vs CRUSTA

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

Head to head
About

CookBooks

Discover and prepare a wide variety of delicious recipes, from quick snacks to elaborate desserts. This app offers step-by-step instructions, preparation times, and helpful tips, with options for healthy eating or indulgent meals. It also includes a smart shopping list and works entirely offline.

Highlights
  • 800+ recipes with new additions monthly
  • Step-by-step instructions with prep/cook times
  • Weekly menu suggestions
  • Save and organize favorite recipes
  • Smart shopping list generator
  • 100% offline functionality
Features
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CookBook – Inspirez-vous. Cuisinez. Savourez. Envie de varier vos repas, de gagner du temps et de cuisiner aussi bien au AirFryer, au Creami ou au four traditionnel ? CookBook vous accompagne chaque jour avec des recettes testées, faciles à suivre, gourmandes ou healthy… et toujours délicieuses ! Pourquoi vous allez adorer CookBook : +800 recettes (et de nouvelles chaque mois) • Apéritifs, entrées, snacks, plats, accompagnements, desserts et pains • Recettes AirFryer adaptables au four • Glaces Creami adaptables à d’autres turbines • Options healthy et recettes plaisir Recettes fiables et claires • Étapes détaillées pas à pas • Temps de préparation + cuisson affichés • Astuces et conseils pour réussir à tous les coups Idées chaque semaine • Un menu hebdomadaire suggéré automatiquement • Gagnez du temps sans chercher l’inspiration Vos favoris, votre style • Sauvegardez vos recettes préférées • Organisez vos envies selon vos goûts Liste de courses intelligente • Ajoutez une recette à votre liste en 1 clic • Cochez les ingrédients au fur et à mesure Fonctionne 100 % hors ligne Toutes les recettes sont intégrées dans l’app → aucune connexion internet nécessaire. Version Light ou Premium ? À vous de choisir Version Light (gratuite) Accédez à une sélection de recettes dans chaque catégorie. Version Premium (abonnement ou achat à vie) • Accès à toutes les recettes • Mises à jour régulières • Nouveautés exclusives (50+ nouvelles recettes tous les 1 à 2 mois) • Aucune limite, aucune publicité Pour qui ? • Débutants ou experts • Familles, étudiants, passionnés • Utilisateurs d’AirFryer ou Creami… mais pas seulement ! • Ceux qui veulent bien manger sans se compliquer la vie Parce que cuisiner doit rester un plaisir ! Avec CookBook, votre AirFryer ne sert plus seulement à réchauffer des nuggets ! Vous allez découvrir, apprendre, savourer… et surprendre vos proches ! Prêt(e) à révolutionner votre cuisine ? Téléchargez CookBook et laissez-vous guider. Inspirez-vous. Cuisinez. Savourez. Conditions d’utilisation : https://tinyurl.com/cookbook-cgu Politique de confidentialité : https://tinyurl.com/cookbook-confident

About

CRUSTA

Features
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Bake bakery-quality bread at home. From beginner loaves to artisan sourdough. Features Swiss precision timers for overnight baking & smart shopping list integration. Description: The smell of fresh bread in the morning – stress-free. CRUSTA is your personal artisan bread coach. Whether you are baking your very first loaf or experimenting with high-hydration sourdough: We bring Swiss baking tradition and precision to your kitchen. WHY CRUSTA? Bread baking can be intimidating. We make it simple. Our focus is on "slow fermentation" and overnight recipes that let time do the work, so you can enjoy fresh bread without waking up before dawn. KEY FEATURES: - Curated Recipes Select from fail-proof recipes – from rustic Swiss dark bread to airy artisan loaves. - Smart Baking Timer Stop calculating! Tell CRUSTA when you want to eat, and we plan backwards. Step-by-step timers guide you through folding, proofing, and baking. - Swiss Precision, Global Taste Designed in Switzerland, CRUSTA understands local flour types (like Ruchmehl) but works perfectly with standard international flours. - Connected Shopping Selected a recipe? Add ingredients to your shopping list with one tap. Supports direct integration with the "Bring!" app. - Create & Share Invented the perfect loaf? Save it to your digital cookbook and share the recipe file directly with friends. WHO IS CRUSTA FOR? Beginners: Start with easy no-knead recipes. Creators: Build custom recipes and perfect your hydration levels. Foodies: Bring the bakery experience to your weekend brunch. Download CRUSTA today. Crispy crust. Airy crumb. Simply CRUSTA. _____________ Subscription Information (CRUSTA Pro): Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.crusta-app.ch/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.crusta-app.ch/terms.html

Screenshots

CookBooks3 screens
CRUSTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CookBooks at every 2 days against CRUSTA's every 3 weeks. CookBooks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. CookBooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CRUSTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CookBooks ships an update every 2 days, CRUSTA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
CookBooks versus CRUSTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookBooksCRUSTA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFRANCOIS ROLLYReto Saurenmann

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CookBooks

Subscriptions3
  • Abonnement Mensuel$2.991 Month
  • Abonnement Trimestriel$5.993 Months
  • Abonnement Annuel$22.991 Year
2 purchases

CRUSTA

Subscriptions2
  • Crusta Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Crusta Premium - Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is CookBooks free?
CookBooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CRUSTA free?
CRUSTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CookBooks or CRUSTA have ads?
Neither CookBooks nor CRUSTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CookBooks or CRUSTA?
CookBooks ships an update every 2 days, and CRUSTA every 3 weeks. Most recently, CookBooks was updated on October 25, 2026 and CRUSTA on October 28, 2026.

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