Comparison

CookingBear vs Plätr

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

Head to head
About

CookingBear

Features
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CookBook is a simple way to keep your kitchen organized—without spreadsheets or manual typing. ADD GROCERIES FAST • Scan your grocery receipt to extract items automatically • Confirm quantities and dates in one place • Keep your pantry/fridge list clean and up to date STAY AHEAD OF EXPIRY DATES • See what’s expiring soon at a glance • Track items by purchase date so you know what to use first • Reduce food waste with clearer visibility of what you already have SHOP SMARTER • Build a grocery list based on what you’re missing • Avoid buying duplicates when you already have the item at home • Keep household shopping organized COOK+ (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Cook+ unlocks premium features such as enhanced receipt scanning and advanced grocery intelligence. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. COOK+ FREE TRIAL & SUBSCRIPTION Start a 2‑week free trial on eligible plans. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial, you will be charged the price shown at purchase. Cook+ is an auto‑renewable subscription that renews automatically unless canceled 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 or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. You will continue to have access for the remainder of the current period after cancellation. TERMS OF USE CookBook uses Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). By downloading this app, you agree to the terms outlined at:  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Plätr

This app simplifies group decision-making for dining, stays, or activities. Users swipe on curated options, and group consensus determines the final choice, eliminating planning chaos.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based discovery of restaurants, stays, and activities
  • Group planning with real-time voting
  • Majority match system
  • Veto and Accept options for final decisions
  • Curated list of over 230 local options
  • Map exploration of nearby spots
Features
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Can't decide where to eat or what to do? Plätr turns "I don't know, what do you want to do?" into an actual plan. Swipe through curated restaurants, hotels, and activities — solo or with your group — until something sticks. HOW IT WORKS: EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN — Browse and swipe to build your personal shortlist. INVITE YOUR GROUP — Start a session with your date or the whole crew. SWIPE TOGETHER — Everyone swipes through the same curated list. MAJORITY MATCH — When most of the group likes a spot, Plätr flags it. VETO OR ACCEPT — One last check before it's locked in. No more getting stuck with a plan you hate. Stuck at a tie? Final Straw and Tie-Breaker settle it fast. WITH PLÄTR, YOU CAN: Browse by category and vibe See spots on a map with links to book Save your favorites to a shortlist Skip the group chat spiral entirely GO FOUNDER: Unlock the Founder tier for a permanent profile badge, exclusive Tie-Breaker voting power, and lifetime premium perks. CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN SAN DIEGO & LOS ANGELES. We're starting in Southern California and expanding soon. Stop asking "where should we go?" Start swiping. Find it. Swipe it. Do it. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CookingBear4 screens
Plätr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CookingBear at every 2 weeks against Plätr's every 2 months. 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. CookingBear sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and Plätr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CookingBear ships an update every 2 weeks, Plätr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CookingBear versus Plätr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookingBearPlätr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB55 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMuhammad Fauzan Bin Mohamad IsaKellie Goncalves

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CookingBear

Subscriptions1
  • Cook+ Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
3 purchases

Plätr

Subscriptions2
  • Plätr Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plätr Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Founder$39.99

Questions

Is CookingBear free?
CookingBear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plätr free?
Plätr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CookingBear or Plätr have ads?
Neither CookingBear nor Plätr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CookingBear or Plätr?
CookingBear ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plätr every 2 months. Most recently, CookingBear was updated on September 10, 2026 and Plätr on September 19, 2026.

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