Comparison

shake smart vs FreshCook(old)

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

Head to head
About

shake smart

This app allows you to pay with your phone by loading funds onto your account. Earn loyalty rewards and bonus opportunities with every purchase, and find nearby locations and view menus.

Highlights
  • Pay with your phone
  • Load smart dollars
  • Earn loyalty rewards
  • Bonus reward opportunities
  • Find nearby locations
  • View menu
  • Track purchases
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Welcome to the Shake Smart app! - Leave Your Wallet At Home - with the Shake Smart app, you can (optional) pay with your phone! Simply load smart dollars onto your account, scan, and pay. - Earn Loyalty Rewards - whether you are paying through the app, or separately, scan for loyalty to earn smart dollars for future use! For every $55 you spend using the app, get $5 towards your next purchases. - Bonus Rewards - enjoy a variety of extra reward opportunities throughout the year! - Other Features - Find the locations nearest to you, check out our menu on the go, keep track of your purchases, and more! Questions or comments? We're listening. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/shakesmart), Twitter (@shakesmartinc) and Instagram (@shakesmart), or email info@shakesmart.com.

About

FreshCook(old)

Features
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FavCook helps you organize what’s in your fridge and quickly decide what to cook with the ingredients you already have. Key Features - Fridge inventory management: keep all your ingredients in one place - Barcode/Camera scan: add items faster - Recipe discovery: find cooking ideas based on your available ingredients - Shopping list: track what you need to buy - Family sharing: manage ingredients and lists together - Notifications: receive important updates and reminders With FavCook, you can: - reduce food waste, - save time on grocery planning, - and make everyday cooking decisions easier.

Screenshots

shake smart4 screens
FreshCook(old)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FreshCook(old) at every 4 days against shake smart's every 14 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

shake smart ships an update every 14 months, FreshCook(old) every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
shake smart versus FreshCook(old): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametershake smartFreshCook(old)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (196 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings196 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShake Smart, LLCWoojin Kim

In-app purchases

None

shake smart

No in-app purchases

None

FreshCook(old)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is shake smart free?
shake smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreshCook(old) free?
FreshCook(old) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do shake smart or FreshCook(old) have ads?
Neither shake smart nor FreshCook(old) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, shake smart or FreshCook(old)?
shake smart ships an update every 14 months, and FreshCook(old) every 4 days. Most recently, shake smart was updated on November 1, 2026 and FreshCook(old) on October 31, 2026.

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