Skip to content
Sign in Submit a tool

Recipe Notes vs Firstfruits

A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.

Recipe Notes compared with Firstfruits
DetailRecipe Notes logo Recipe NotesFirstfruits logo Firstfruits
What it doesFree recipe saver, cookbook and organizer for iPhone, Android and web Bible time earns screen time
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inHK Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan: unlimited recipes, cloud sync, 20 social imports per week, 30 web imports per week, up to 2 cookbooks, 2-day meal planning, up to 5 recipes in grocery list, no ads. Pro (Monthly): $4.99/month with 7-day free trial. Pro (Annual): $34.99/year with 7-day free trial. Family (Monthly): $6.99/m Not given
Key features
  • Import recipes from Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube and any website
  • Automatic cloud sync across all devices
  • Organize recipes into unlimited cookbooks
  • Weekly meal planning with calorie and macro tracking
  • Smart grocery list with automatic duplicate merging
  • Search recipes by name, ingredient, difficulty or rating
  • Cook mode with step-by-step instructions and timer
  • Share recipes with family and friends via text, email or social media
  • Family sharing across iOS and Android for up to 6 members
  • Automatic Bible app time tracking across YouVersion, Logos, Olive Tree, Dwell and other apps
  • Credit-based app unlock system: 5 minutes reading earns 1 credit
  • Adjustable credit exchange rate: 15, 20 or 30 minutes per credit
  • 8-credit daily cap with progressive thresholds at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 minutes
  • Manual timer for paper Bible reading and prayer
  • Emergency unlock providing 30 minutes access without penalty
  • Complete privacy: no account, server, or network requests
  • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases
What makes it different
  • Unlimited recipes on the free plan with no ads, unlike competitors
  • One-tap import from Instagram and TikTok with 20 social imports per week free
  • Full core features free forever including cloud sync and meal planning basics
  • Family sharing across iOS and Android without requiring Apple Family Sharing
  • Privacy-first approach with encryption and no third-party data sharing
  • No data collection or server infrastructure—all data stays on your device
  • Works with your existing Bible app without requiring a switch
  • Genuinely free with no hidden tiers or business model
  • Exchange-based model encouraging discipline rather than hard restrictions
  • Includes manual timer for accountability without screen time
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)35 no change since last check2 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)03
Citation Flow (Majestic)2218
Referring domains (Majestic)147

4 details filled in for both companies.

More alternatives to Recipe Notes More alternatives to Firstfruits

Help centre