# Thyme vs Recipe Keeper

The clearest difference is rating: Recipe Keeper at 4.8 against Thyme's 3.0. Recipe Keeper also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 46%) and ratings volume (30K vs 73). Thyme's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recipe Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thyme asks for nothing beyond the download.

Recipe Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recipe Keeper has 30K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Thyme's written reviews are positive against 78% of Recipe Keeper's.

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, Recipe Keeper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thyme | Recipe Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyme-a-modern-kitchen-timer/id771737226/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-keeper/id974683711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 31 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thuy Gia Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378832816) | [Tudorspan Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/974683710) |

## What reviewers say

### Thyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyme-a-modern-kitchen-timer/id771737226)

This app offers a simple and intuitive kitchen timer experience with a unique stove-like interface. It allows users to set multiple timers simultaneously for various cooking tasks, ensuring precise timing for delicious meals.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers simultaneously, Stove-inspired UI, Easy timer setting, Hours and minutes support, Modern design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Recipe Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-keeper/id974683711)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Organize all your recipes in one place, import from websites, scan handwritten notes, and plan your meals. Automatically generate shopping lists and share your culinary creations with others.

**Highlights:** Recipe import from websites, Scan recipes with OCR, Meal planning calendar, Automatic shopping list generation, Recipe sharing, Cookbook creation, Hands-free cooking with Alexa

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recipe Keeper Pro Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful recipe storage and organization
- 👍 Easy to import recipes from websites
- 📷 Ability to add photos to recipes
- 🍽️ Meal planning and shopping list features
- 🔁 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires separate purchase for each device
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and deleting duplicate recipes
- 🔢 Limited free version with only 20 recipes
- 📊 Lack of nutrition information or calorie tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with recipe import accuracy, especially for handwritten recipes

**Requested features**

- Import recipes from Instagram and other social media
- Pantry inventory management
- Ability to add notes and instructions to meal plans
- Day view option in meal planner
- Automatic ingredient adjustments for recipe scaling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thyme free?

Thyme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Recipe Keeper free?

Recipe Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thyme or Recipe Keeper?

Recipe Keeper is rated higher. Thyme averages 3.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Recipe Keeper averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do Thyme or Recipe Keeper have ads?

Neither Thyme nor Recipe Keeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thyme or Recipe Keeper?

Thyme ships an update every 10 days, and Recipe Keeper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thyme was updated on October 15, 2026 and Recipe Keeper on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*