Looking for a KptnCook alternative?
PlanPlate gives you everything KptnCook offers, plus 9 additional features, including Thermomix conversion and smart prep planning.
In short TL;DR
PlanPlate offers 9 more features than KptnCook, including 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), automatic Thermomix conversion, and smart prep planning that organizes your cooking week. KptnCook's biggest gap: limited social media import. Bottom line: PlanPlate is the better choice for most home cooks. Stick with KptnCook only if this describes you: German-speaking users.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature comparison between KptnCook and PlanPlate
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Common KptnCook frustrations
- Limited social media import
- Curation-based (not personal recipes)
- No Thermomix support
- No recipe export - users had to reverse-engineer the API
What KptnCook users are saying
“The 'I don't eat' exclusion feature doesn't work - excluded ingredients keep appearing”
— App Store Review
“Recipe recommendations repeat constantly if using app daily - no way to search”
— App Store Review
“Syncing issues between devices - collections appear on iPad but not iPhone”
— App Store Review
When KptnCook is the better pick
KptnCook is worth considering if this describes you: German-speaking users, or users who want curated daily inspiration. PlanPlate earns its keep when your recipes live in TikTok, Instagram, and your camera roll, and you want to actually cook them, with Thermomix conversion that no other app on this list offers.
Choose PlanPlate if you…
- Home cooks who save recipes from social media
- Thermomix owners wanting to convert any recipe
- Meal preppers who batch cook on weekends
- European users (4 languages supported)
Choose KptnCook if you…
- German-speaking users
- Users who want curated daily inspiration
- Busy people who need 30-minute recipes
Switching from KptnCook?
Unfortunately, KptnCook doesn't offer recipe export (very poor). You can manually copy recipes or start fresh with PlanPlate's 7-day free trial, which gives you plenty of time to rebuild your collection.
PlanPlate lets you export your library as CSV or PDF anytime, and share any recipe via text message.
Pricing comparison
PlanPlate
Recommendedor EUR4.99/month
Free tier: 5 imports/month
7-day free trial with full access
- Unlimited imports during trial
- All 8 import sources
- Thermomix conversion included
KptnCook
or EUR5.99/month
7-day free trial
3 free recipes daily, premium for 4000+ recipes
- Doesn't include: TikTok Import
- Doesn't include: Instagram Import
- Doesn't include: YouTube Import
Built by Matthias
Built by a single dad of three who wanted a better way to organize family meals. I built PlanPlate because I was frustrated with the limitations of other recipe apps. If you're looking for an alternative to KptnCook, I'd love for you to give it a try.
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What is the best KptnCook alternative?
PlanPlate is a great KptnCook alternative with 9 additional features including Thermomix conversion, smart prep planning, and 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, websites, photos, and text).
Why switch from KptnCook to PlanPlate?
Users switch from KptnCook because PlanPlate offers unique features like automatic Thermomix conversion, smart prep planning that organizes your cooking schedule, and the ability to import recipes from 8 different sources including TikTok and Instagram.
Is PlanPlate free?
PlanPlate offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial, you can subscribe for EUR39.99/year or EUR4.99/month.
Make the switch tonight
Start your 7-day free trial today, with full access to every feature, including Thermomix conversion.
Download on the App StoreFree to start. 7-day Premium trial included.
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