Tastemade vs MotorTrend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tastemade
Stream award-winning food, travel, and home design shows. Explore a vast library of content, from cooking tutorials to travel documentaries. Enjoy free streaming or opt for an ad-free, on-demand experience with a premium membership.
- Award-winning food, travel, home shows
- Over 1,000 hours of content
- Ad-free streaming option
- On-demand viewing
- Save favorite shows
- Cross-platform access
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Tastemade turns everyday moments into something worth savoring. From bold flavors and beautiful spaces to journeys that open your eyes to the world. Explore original, award-winning series and documentaries in food, travel, home, and design, crafted to spark curiosity and fuel what you love most. Watch free across our four channels, or enjoy everything ad-free and on-demand with a Tastemade Cooking membership. Members save favorites, pick up right where they left off on mobile, TV, and web, and unlock exclusive recipes, meal plans, and more. Your home for inspiring personalities and extraordinary experiences. This is where taste is made. Tastemade Cooking membership benefits include: —1,000+ hours of food and lifestyle shows —Watch unlimited content, ad-free and on-demand —Save your favorite shows and pick up where you left off in any of Tastemade’s apps on mobile, TV, and web —Personalized meal plans in the Tastemade Cooking app on iOS or on tastemade.com —12,000+ recipes and cooking videos in the Tastemade Cooking app on iOS and on tastemade.com —Automatically built grocery list in the Tastemade Cooking app on iOS or on tastemade.com Choose from two subscription options: —Tastemade Cooking Monthly membership: 1-week free trial, then $5.99 per month. Cancel anytime. —Tastemade Cooking Annual membership: 1-week free trial, then $49.99 per year (save 30%!). Cancel anytime. This app does not include recipes or meal plans, which can be found in the Tastemade Cooking app and on tastemade.com. Please see our terms at https://www.tastemade.com/terms
MotorTrend
Access the latest automotive news, in-depth car reviews, and a comprehensive buyer's guide to research your next vehicle. Explore historical magazine archives and find listings for vehicles in the marketplace.
- Breaking automotive news
- Extensive Buyer's Guide
- Car reviews and specs
- Vehicle listings
- 70+ years of magazine archives
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Find what drives you with the MotorTrend app, your go-to destination for all things automotive. Whether you're an automotive enthusiast, researching your next car, or just love staying in the know about the latest automotive news, MotorTrend has you covered. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Get the latest automotive news delivered straight to your fingertips. From breaking industry developments to comprehensive car reviews, our app keeps you informed and up to date with the world of cars and all upcoming MotorTrend events. Explore feature stories that provide unparalleled insights into the industry's trends, technologies, and innovations. Find Your Dream Ride: With our interactive Buyer's Guide, you can dive deep to find the perfect ride. From classics to cutting-edge models, our detailed reviews, specs, and insights help you make informed decisions on your next purchase. When you’re ready to buy, check vehicle listings using the MotorTrend Marketplace. Be Part of the Celebration: Celebrate MotorTrend’s 75th Anniversary with us! Access a collection of digital magazine archives including over 70 years of MotorTrend, HOT ROD Magazines and more. Key Features: • Breaking automotive news • Extensive Buyer's Guide for researching your next ride • Over 70 years of MotorTrend and HOT ROD Magazines • User-friendly interface for seamless navigation Download the MotorTrend app now and find what drives you. For help, please visit https://help.motortrend.com Terms of Use: https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-privacy-notice We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt-out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MotorTrend at none against Tastemade's 2. MotorTrend also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Tastemade's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 40%). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Tastemade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MotorTrend asks for nothing beyond the download.
MotorTrend holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotorTrend has 56K ratings behind it against 7.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Tastemade's written reviews are positive against 40% of MotorTrend's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tastemade ships an update every 3 months, MotorTrend monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tastemade | MotorTrend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.7K ratings) | 4.8 (56K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | 56K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tastemade, Inc. | Motor Trend Group LLC |
Customer experience
Tastemade
MotorTrend
User reviews
Tastemade
From 7.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great variety of recipes
- 🎨 Visually appealing videos
- 🍴 Delicious and easy-to-make dishes
- 🤩 Entertaining presenters
Room to improve
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 📋 Lack of written recipes
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
MotorTrend
From 56K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Great content
- 💰 Good value
- 🎥 Fantastic original shows
- 🔍 Comprehensive automotive coverage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- 📺 Streaming issues on TVs
- 🔄 Lack of continuity between devices
- 🔒 Subscription issues and lack of refunds
Bugs and requests
Tastemade
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Login issues
- Inconsistent video playback
- Saved recipes disappearing
Requested features
5 requests- Add written recipes alongside videos
- Improve search functionality
- Allow saving unlimited recipes
- Provide more free content
- Fix stability issues
MotorTrend
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Streaming problems and playback issues
- Login and account management problems
- Incompatibility with some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Offline viewing and downloads
- Improved playlist and resume features
- Better organization of content and archives
- Consistent experience across devices
In-app purchases
Tastemade
- Tastemade+ Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Tastemade+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
MotorTrend
No in-app purchases
