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Recipe Notes vs Pinkoa

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Recipe Notes compared with Pinkoa
DetailRecipe Notes logo Recipe NotesPinkoa logo Pinkoa
What it doesFree recipe saver, cookbook and organizer for iPhone, Android and web Free study timer with a pink koala, plus printables and study merch
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inHK DE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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 Free timer and free Koa Starter Pack printable. Paid printables from €1.90 (Koa's Student Budget Planner) to €5.90 (Koa's Classroom Focus Bundle). Merch from €15.99 (mugs) to €45.99 (hoodies).
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
  • Focus rounds from 25 to 90 minutes
  • Short and long breaks
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Built-in to-do list
  • Background sounds
  • No account required
  • Works on any browser
  • Classroom Mode for teachers
  • Merchandise shop
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 account, no sign-up, no ads - completely free timer
  • No student data collection in Classroom Mode
  • Works instantly in any browser without installation
  • Cute character design with Koa the pink koala
  • Available in three languages: English, German and Finnish
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 check7 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)03
Citation Flow (Majestic)2215
Referring domains (Majestic)147

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