Best Free Cooking Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free cooking apps list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Cooking Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Easy Recipes : Quick & SimpleEasy Recipes : Quick & SimpleFree—NoNoSep 2026
2NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty MealsNYT Cooking: Quick Tasty MealsFree4.9★ (550K)YesYesNov 2026
3Bon Appétit: Recipes & CookingBon Appétit: Recipes & CookingFree4.7★ (99K)YesYesNov 2026
4Tasty: Recipes, Cooking VideosTasty: Recipes, Cooking VideosFree4.9★ (433K)YesYesNov 2026
5ReciMe: Recipes & Meal PlannerReciMe: Recipes & Meal PlannerFree4.8★ (331K)NoYesNov 2026
6Osta: Save & Share RecipesOsta: Save & Share RecipesFree4.8★ (6.8K)YesYesNov 2026
7Recipe Keeper - Cook'nRecipe Keeper - Cook'nFree4.7★ (3.7K)NoYesNov 2026
8HelloFresh: Meal Kit & RecipesHelloFresh: Meal Kit & RecipesFree4.7★ (219K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Cooking Apps

NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals#2

NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals by The New York Times Company

Easy recipes and kitchen tips
Strong Contender
🍔 Food & Drink
4.9😊(550K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Food & Drink
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Discover thousands of tested recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to elaborate desserts. Save favorites, plan meals with a built-in grocery list, and learn new techniques with helpful cooking videos. New recipes and content are added daily.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great recipes
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful community comments
  • 🚀 Convenient features like shopping lists
  • 👍 Variety of cuisines and recipes
  • 👍 Inspiring and motivating for home cooks
  • 👍 Reliable and high-quality content

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find recipes
  • 🔍 Missing features like dietary filters
  • 🔍 Lack of nutritional information
  • 🔍 Forced video content
  • 🔍 Buggy app with login issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for some users
  • 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
4.7😞(99K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#19in Food & Drink
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Discover thousands of trusted recipes and cooking inspiration from expert editors and Test Kitchen. Find personalized recommendations for every occasion and cook with confidence using practical tools and guidance.

What We Love

  • 🍲 Great recipes and content
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🌟 Helpful user reviews and ratings
  • 📋 Useful shopping list feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and sluggish app
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🗂️ Disorganized saved recipes

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