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Best Culinary Skills Apps & Games

190+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good culinary skills apps. We benchmark 190+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Culinary Skills

America's Test Kitchen#1

America's Test Kitchen by America's Test Kitchen LP

Reliable, easy recipes & tips
Editor's Choice
🍔 Food & Drink
4.9😐(16K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Food & Drink
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Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate app
  • 👍 Excellent recipes and cooking tips
  • 👍 Helpful product reviews and recommendations
  • 👍 Valuable subscription worth the cost

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable server connectivity
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and bugs
Scoolinary: Learn & Cook#2

Scoolinary: Learn & Cook by Scoolinary S.L.

Skills & Recipes by Top Chefs
Strong Contender
🍔 Food & Drink
5.0(133 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#52in Food & Drink
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Master culinary arts with online courses and recipes from world-renowned chefs. Learn professional techniques, explore diverse cuisines, and gain business insights. An AI assistant helps adapt recipes and provides real-time cooking guidance.

Anova Culinary#3

Anova Culinary by Anova Culinary LLC

Sous vide recipes and guides
Worth Considering
🍔 Food & Drink
4.4😐(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#28in Food & Drink
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Discover and create sous vide recipes with a vast collection from professional chefs and home cooks. Control your precision cooker remotely, monitor cooking progress, and share your culinary creations. Offers guided cooking, time and temperature guides, and personal recipe saving.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Consistent cooking results
  • 🚀 Versatile for various foods
  • 🚀 Game-changing cooking method

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with app
  • 🐛 Unreliable timer functionality
  • 🐛 Glitchy app interface

More Culinary Skills apps to explore

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Auguste Escoffier Culinary
Auguste Escoffier Culinary
Auguste Escoffier Culinary
by Triumph Higher Education Group, LLC
Free

Access your culinary course content, including lessons and messages, even without an internet connection. Upload files and receive instant notifications for important updates. This educational tool enhances your learning experience on the go.

Offline course content accessInstant event notificationsFile uploads from mobile
📚 Education
(14)
free
5
Gronda: Recipes for Chefs
Gronda: Recipes for Chefs
Gronda: Recipes for Chefs
Pro Inspiration & Techniques
Free

Access over 50,000 fine dining recipes and 60+ masterclasses from world-renowned chefs. Connect with a global community, utilize AI recipe creation, and build your culinary brand. Ideal for both aspiring home cooks and seasoned professionals.

50,000+ recipes from starred chefs60+ masterclasses from industry legendsAI Recipe Creator
🍔 Food & Drink
(7.1K)
subscription
6
Culinary Agents Jobs
Culinary Agents Jobs
Culinary Agents Jobs
Find The Best Hospitality Jobs
Free

Discover and apply for restaurant and hospitality jobs across the US. Refine your search by various criteria, set custom job alerts, and receive notifications for new opportunities and employer messages. Easily manage your applications directly from your mobile device.

Discover US hospitality jobsSearch by position, business type, awardsCreate custom job alerts
💼 Business
(41)
free
7
Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes
Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes
Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes
Organize Recipes, Plan Meals
Free

Learn foundational cooking concepts with step-by-step instructions and short videos. This app teaches you the 'hows' and 'whys' of cooking, empowering you to confidently create delicious meals. Features include curated menus, automated grocery lists, and personalized recipe recommendations.

Step-by-step recipe instructions with embedded videosShort concept videos explaining cooking fundamentalsSkill videos for specific techniques
🍔 Food & Drink
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Cookbook Master: Chef Recipes
Cookbook Master: Chef Recipes
Cookbook Master: Chef Recipes
Masterchef Book & Cooking Game
Free

Master a wide variety of delicious recipes, from savory dishes to tempting desserts. Learn to cook with over 40 ingredients, upgrade your kitchen equipment, and play fun cooking minigames. Challenge yourself to achieve perfect ratings and fill your cookbook.

Master over 30 real-life recipesCook with over 40 ingredientsUpgrade kitchen equipment
🎮 Games
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Rising Super Chef 2 - Cooking
Rising Super Chef 2 - Cooking
Rising Super Chef 2 - Cooking
Restaurant, Bakery & Cafe Game
Free

Embark on a culinary adventure, preparing and serving diverse dishes from around the world. Master hundreds of recipes across various themed restaurants, manage a busy kitchen, and upgrade your equipment. Customize your chef and restaurant to attract more customers and become a top chef.

Prepare and serve international dishesMaster hundreds of recipesManage a fast-paced kitchen
🎮 Games
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Tock
Tock
Tock
Book more than a table
Free

Discover unique dining experiences, from local gems to Michelin-starred restaurants. Easily reserve tables and book curated culinary events. Your next delicious adventure awaits.

Discover dining experiencesReserve tablesBook culinary events
🍔 Food & Drink
(9.7K)
free
11
Royal Academy of Culinary
Royal Academy of Culinary
Royal Academy of Culinary
by ESKADENIA Software
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Crazy Kitchen: Cooking Games
Crazy Kitchen: Cooking Games
Crazy Kitchen: Cooking Games
Cook & Serve worldwide food!
Free

Experience the thrill of a fast-paced cooking game where you serve diverse global cuisine as an international chef. Master various cooking styles, manage your time, and upgrade your kitchen to satisfy demanding customers worldwide.

Fast-paced cooking gameplayServe worldwide foodUpgrade kitchenware and food
🎮 Games
(41K)
free with in-app purchases
13
What’s Cooking?
What’s Cooking?
What’s Cooking?
Crave it, find it, make it.
Free

Discover recipes from top creators tailored to your mood and cravings. Save your favorites and follow easy-to-understand steps and videos to make delicious meals.

Recipe discovery by meal, mood, diet, occasionPersonalized recipe recommendationsSave favorite recipes and creators
🍔 Food & Drink
(76)
free
14
M Team - M Culinary Concepts
M Team - M Culinary Concepts
M Team - M Culinary Concepts
by HubEngage, Inc.
Free

Stay informed about a leading hospitality brand's latest announcements, culinary innovations, and career prospects. Discover exclusive event updates and gain valuable cooking tips from industry professionals.

Company announcementsCulinary conceptsJob opportunities
💼 Business
(21)
free
15
MasterChef: Learn to Cook!
MasterChef: Learn to Cook!
MasterChef: Learn to Cook!
Fun cooking new Chef recipes
Free

Engage in a fun, fast-paced cooking competition game. Learn over 120 recipes, customize your chef avatar, and upgrade cooking gear. Compete with players globally in challenging mini-games to prove your culinary skills.

Learn over 120 recipesCompete in global cooking challengesPlay fun mini-games
🎮 Games
(25K)
free
16
Culinary Wonderland
Culinary Wonderland
Culinary Wonderland
Dine, Eat, and Cook with Chefs
Free
🍔 Food & Drink
(0)
17
Tastemade Cooking
Tastemade Cooking
Tastemade Cooking
Meal Planner & Grocery List
Free

This app creates personalized weekly meal plans and generates smart grocery lists based on your taste preferences. It offers a vast recipe library, step-by-step cooking guidance, and organization tools to simplify your cooking routine.

Personalized weekly meal plansSmart grocery list generationTaste profile customization
🍔 Food & Drink
(989)
free with in-app purchases
18
Chef Umami
Chef Umami
Chef Umami
Your kitchen, your rules
Free

Become a culinary master and create delicious dishes for eager customers. Experiment with countless ingredient combinations to invent unique recipes and fulfill orders with your own creative flair. Capture your culinary creations in augmented reality to share with friends.

Create unique recipesExperiment with ingredientsFulfill customer orders
🎮 Games
(1.1K)
free
19
Cooking Adventure: Chef Tycoon
Cooking Adventure: Chef Tycoon
Cooking Adventure: Chef Tycoon
Restaurant Games : Diner Cook
Free

Step into a culinary world and become a professional chef! Serve customers, upgrade your kitchen, and explore diverse global cuisines. Compete in chef competitions and enjoy endless events with a vibrant community.

Serve customers accurately and on timeUpgrade ingredients and kitchen equipmentExplore 60+ global restaurants
🎮 Games
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Culinary Food Chef Dish Decor
Culinary Food Chef Dish Decor
Culinary Food Chef Dish Decor
DIY Design Food Stylist Game
Free
🎮 Games
(0)