Cooking Together vs Platika
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cooking Together
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Cooking Together keeps every recipe you love in one place, helps you decide what to make tonight, and lets you cook it with the people you love. SAVE ANY RECIPE, FROM ANYWHERE β’ Saw a recipe on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or YouTube? Share it to the app and it's saved, ingredients and steps included β’ Bring in recipes from any website, a photo of a cookbook page, or text you paste β’ Moving from another app or a folder of files? Bring your collection over on our website β’ Organize your recipes into folders, keep them private, or share them KNOW WHAT TO COOK TONIGHT β’ Dinner ideas for tonight, starting with recipes you already saved β’ Plan your week and turn it into a shopping list in one tap β’ Ask Cook AI anything: swaps, timing, "what can I make with what I have?" COOK TOGETHER β’ Cook the same recipe live with friends and family, each from their own kitchen β’ Cook several dishes at once with all your timers in one place β’ Cooking mode keeps your screen on and every step easy to follow MADE FOR FAMILIES β’ A family space with one shared shopping list everyone can add to β’ Can't decide on dinner? Send a quick vote and let the family pick β’ Keep the family's recipes together in one place GET INSPIRED β’ Bites: short cooking videos; tap one to get the full recipe β’ Follow cooks you love, join communities, and share what you made MY PLATE β’ Log meals by photo, from your recipes, or in a few words, and see calories and macros β’ Set a goal and get daily targets that fit you β’ Private to you, for everyday wellness, not medical advice FREE TO USE Cooking Together is free, and the free plan covers occasional recipe imports and Cook AI questions. Premium is for heavy use: import and ask as much as you cook, plus Nutrition Analysis, Smart Scaling, Ingredient Alternatives, video in Stories and hardly any ads. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Hebrew and Arabic. Made for phone, tablet and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cookingtogether.app/privacy
Platika
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Platika β AI Protein & Calorie Tracker Most people don't know how much protein they actually eat. Platika is an AI protein tracker that helps you understand your meals in seconds. Simply take a photo of your food and let AI estimate protein, calories, carbs, fats, and meal qualityβwithout searching food databases or manually logging ingredients. Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, healthy aging, or simply eating more protein, Platika makes nutrition tracking simple. WHY PLATIKA? AI Food Analysis Take a photo of your meal and get instant estimates for protein, calories, carbs, fats, and overall nutrition. Protein Tracker Track your daily protein intake and compare it to your personalized protein goal based on your age, weight, activity level, and goals. Calorie Tracker Monitor calories automatically without complicated food logs or manual calculations. Macro Tracker Track protein, carbohydrates, and fats for every meal and throughout your day. Personalized Goals Get calorie and protein targets tailored to your profile and nutrition goals. Nutrition Insights Understand what contributes to a balanced meal and learn more about your food choices. Progress & Achievements Build healthy habits with streaks, milestones, levels, and achievements that keep you motivated. Daily History See your meals, protein intake, calories, and progress over time. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your goals 2. Take a photo of your meal 3. Let AI analyze it 4. Adjust portions if needed 5. Add it to your day 6. Track your progress WHO IS IT FOR? β’ People trying to eat more protein β’ Weight loss and calorie tracking β’ Muscle gain and strength training β’ Adults interested in healthy aging β’ Anyone who wants a simpler alternative to manual food logging WHY PEOPLE LOVE PLATIKA - No food databases to search - No manual calorie counting - No complicated nutrition tracking - AI-powered food photo analysis - Personalized protein goals - Simple and intuitive experience IMPORTANT Platika provides nutrition estimates and educational information only. Results may vary depending on food type, image quality, preparation methods, and portion size. Platika does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual dietary and health needs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://platika.luminanova.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Platika at none against Cooking Together's shown. Cooking Together's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cooking Together sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Platika sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cooking Together ships an update every 2 days, Platika every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Cooking Together | Platika |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ofer Granit | Evgenii Valdman |
In-app purchases
Cooking Together
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Annual$59.991 Year
Platika
- Platika Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Platika Premium Yearly$17.991 Year








