Canning vs CookKeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Canning
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Canning is the simple, offline-first way to keep track of everything you preserve. Whether youβre water-bath canning tomatoes, pressure canning beans, fermenting kraut, or stocking the freezer, Canning helps you log what you made, where itβs stored, and when to use it β all without losing a jar in the back of the pantry. Built for home canners, homesteaders, gardeners, and preppers, Canning turns your shelves into a searchable inventory you can actually trust. WHY CANNING β’ Local-first and fully offline β your inventory is always available, no account or signal required β’ Batch-first workflow built around how you actually preserve food β’ Fast, minimal-typing entry so logging a batch takes seconds β’ Designed for iPhone and Mac LOG BATCHES IN SECONDS β’ Create a batch and Canning automatically generates a jar for every unit in your yield β’ Name autocomplete pulls from your past batches, so repeat recipes are one tap β’ Track type (Water Bath, Pressure Canner, Fermented, Freezer, Dehydrated, and more) β’ Set jar size from Half Pint to Gallon β’ Add notes and pin your most important batches to the top TRACK EVERY JAR β’ Each jar gets a unique QR code for quick, reliable lookup β’ Scan a jar with your camera to jump straight to its details β’ Follow each jar through its full lifecycle: Sealed β Opened β Consumed or Discarded β’ Mark favorites so your go-to jars surface first β’ Share a printable QR label with batch name, size, and best-by date NEVER MISS A BEST-BY DATE β’ Color-coded best-by tracking: green for fresh, orange for use-soon, red for past best-by β’ See at a glance which jars need attention across your whole pantry β’ Per-jar best-by dates you can update any time ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE β’ Create locations like Pantry, Basement, or Freezer β’ Add sub-locations for shelves, bins, and rows β’ Move jars between locations as you rotate stock β’ Group your inventory by item and location for a clear overview STAY ON TOP OF INSPECTIONS β’ Optional inspection reminders per batch or jar β’ Choose a frequency: Monthly, Every 3 Months, Every 6 Months, or Yearly β’ Local notifications remind you when itβs time to check your seals and stock SEE YOUR WHOLE PANTRY AT A GLANCE β’ Dashboard with sealed, consumed, past-best-by, and batch totals β’ Search, filter by status, and sort by best-by, name, or date β’ Same-name batches automatically aggregated so big runs stay tidy YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL β’ Export your batches, jars, and locations to CSV any time β’ Everything is stored on your device β private by default β’ No ads, no tracking, no account required to get started Canning keeps the friction low and the inventory accurate, so you spend less time guessing whatβs on the shelf and more time enjoying what you put up. Download Canning and take control of your pantry today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CookKeep
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CookKeep is the simple, private way to keep all your recipes in one place - no account, no clutter, just your own cookbook. Save your family recipes, scale servings with a tap, cook hands-free with step-by-step timers, and turn any recipe into a smart shopping list. WHY COOKKEEP - Private by design: every recipe stays on your device. No sign-up, no cloud. - Offline: your cookbook works anywhere, even with no connection. - Made for cooking: built for real kitchens, not social feeds. YOUR RECIPES - Add photos, ingredients, steps, notes, tags and source links - Search by name, tag or ingredient and filter by category - Mark favorites and rate the recipes you love - Live servings scaler recalculates ingredient amounts instantly COOK MODE - Distraction-free, big-text step-by-step view - Built-in timer for each step, with notifications - Keeps your screen awake while you cook - Check off ingredients as you go SHOPPING LIST - Build a list from any recipe in one tap - Duplicate ingredients merge automatically - Grouped by category and easy to check off in store - Add your own manual items too INSIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS - See your most cooked recipes and cooking streaks - Category breakdown, weekly activity and a cooking heatmap - Unlock dozens of achievements as you cook MADE YOUR WAY - Metric or imperial units - Custom meal categories - Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese - Export and import your recipes as a backup anytime Whether you are saving grandma's recipes, planning weekly meals, or cooking something new tonight, CookKeep makes it easy. Download CookKeep and keep every recipe you love - in your pocket, forever. βββ CookKeep Pro is an auto-renewable subscription (US$4.99/month) that removes ads and unlocks 30 premium recipes. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://silvervalleyprintco.com/privacy_policies.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Canning at none against CookKeep's shown. CookKeep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Canning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CookKeep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Canning | CookKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamad Wehbe | Ferran Espuna |
In-app purchases
Canning
- Preserve (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Preserve (Yearly)$24.991 Year
CookKeep
- CookKeep Pro$4.991 Month









