# Gousto vs Knoops

The clearest difference is monetization model: Knoops at free against Gousto's subscription. Knoops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). Gousto's advantage is ratings volume (340 vs 19) and review sentiment (61% vs 52%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gousto against 5.0 for Knoops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gousto has 340 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Gousto's written reviews are positive against 52% of Knoops's.

Gousto ships an update weekly, Knoops fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gousto | Knoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gousto/id992607465/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knoops/id1605889173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **340** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 167 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gousto](https://appshunter.io/developer/992607464) | [KNOOPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496784348) |

## What reviewers say

### Gousto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gousto/id992607465)

This app simplifies home cooking by delivering pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards. Choose from a vast, rotating menu of global cuisines and quick meals, all delivered to your door. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes without the hassle of grocery shopping or meal planning.

**Highlights:** Browse and choose weekly recipes, Schedule deliveries, Adjust box size, Pause or cancel subscription, Pre-portioned ingredients, Step-by-step recipe cards

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient delivery
- 👍 Delicious and fresh food
- 👍 Easy to follow recipes
- 👍 Good variety of meals
- 👍 Helps improve cooking skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing/poor quality ingredients
- 🐛 Delivery issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive for some
- 🐛 Inconsistent customer service
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on various devices
- Delivery issues and missing items
- Automatic orders without user consent
- Incorrect or missing nutritional information

**Requested features**

- Allow more servings per meal
- Improve app stability and performance
- Provide more dietary/allergy options
- Offer more affordable meal plans
- Improve delivery reliability and communication


### Knoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knoops/id1605889173)

Discover your perfect chocolate drink with a unique percentage-based menu. Experiment with different chocolates, milks, and flavors to create personalized hot chocolates, milkshakes, and iced chocolates. Earn rewards for your delicious creations.

**Highlights:** Percentage-based chocolate menu, Customizable drinks (milk, flavors), Hot chocolate, milkshake, iced chocolate, Loyalty points collection, Discover your perfect chocolate

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gousto free?

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

### Is Knoops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gousto or Knoops?

Knoops is rated higher. Gousto averages 4.9 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while Knoops averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Gousto or Knoops have ads?

Gousto shows ads; Knoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gousto or Knoops?

Gousto ships an update weekly, and Knoops fortnightly. Most recently, Gousto was updated on September 23, 2026 and Knoops on September 21, 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.*