# Recipe Keeper vs Natasha's Kitchen

The clearest difference is rating: Recipe Keeper at 4.8 against Natasha's Kitchen's 2.0. Recipe Keeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31K vs 4). Natasha's Kitchen's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recipe Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Natasha's Kitchen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recipe Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recipe Keeper has 31K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Recipe Keeper ships an update every 3 weeks, Natasha's Kitchen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recipe Keeper | Natasha's Kitchen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-keeper/id974683711/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natashas-kitchen/id6797476089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #196 |
| Size | 167 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tudorspan Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/974683710) | [Aisha Syed](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797476091) |

## What reviewers say

### Recipe Keeper

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Natasha's Kitchen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natashas-kitchen/id6797476089)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover thousands of delicious recipes, organize your favorites, and plan your weekly meals with easy-to-follow instructions. Explore world cuisines and simplify your cooking experience for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Thousands of recipe ideas, Personal digital cookbook, Smart recipe search, Weekly meal planning, Save favorite recipes, Explore world cuisines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recipe Keeper free?

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

### Is Natasha's Kitchen free?

Natasha's Kitchen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Recipe Keeper or Natasha's Kitchen?

Recipe Keeper is rated higher. Recipe Keeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Natasha's Kitchen averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Recipe Keeper or Natasha's Kitchen have ads?

Natasha's Kitchen shows ads; Recipe Keeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Recipe Keeper or Natasha's Kitchen?

Recipe Keeper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Natasha's Kitchen every 2 days. Most recently, Recipe Keeper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Natasha's Kitchen on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Recipe Keeper or Natasha's Kitchen?

Recipe Keeper currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Natasha's Kitchen at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*