Crouton vs Pestle

Crouton and Pestle both save recipes from websites, plan meals, build a grocery list and have a cook mode. Pick Crouton if you use a Mac or an Apple Watch in the kitchen, or you want SharePlay cooking, and you keep everything on iCloud. Pick Pestle if you want a design-led recipe manager with an Apple Watch app and a Chrome extension, and you are fine paying for Pro.

Вкратце

ПодробностиCroutonPestle
ЦенаБесплатно с ограничениями. В App Store Crouton Plus стоит $24,99, а Crouton Discover — $1,99 в месяц или $14,99 в год.App StoreБесплатно для 15 рецептов. Pestle Pro — $24,99 в год, 14-дневный пробный период. В App Store также есть месячный тариф и пожизненные покупки.App Store
ПлатформыiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision и Apple Watch.crouton.appiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch и Apple Vision. Версия для Mac — это приложение для iPad на чипах Apple silicon. Есть расширение для Chrome.App Store
Синхронизируется черезiCloud, на всех ваших устройствах Apple.App StoreСинхронизирует рецепты и планы питания между вашими устройствами.App Store
Сохраняется изСайты, отсканированные страницы кулинарных книг и фото.App StoreЛюбой сайт, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook и YouTube. PDF и фото — в Pro.pestlechef.app
Последнее обновление в App StoreВерсия 2026.5.1, 26 октября 2026 года.App StoreВерсия 4.1.2, 28 октября 2026.App Store
Оценки4,8 звезды по 2,9 тыс. оценкамApp Store4,7 звезды по 1,8 тыс. оценкамApp Store

Сравнение по функциям

Crouton vs Pestle, feature by feature
ФункцияCroutonPestle
ИИ-ассистенты и MCP
Работает в ChatGPTНе найденоНе найдено
Работает в ClaudeНе найденоНе найдено
Другие ИИ-приложения через MCPНе найденоНе найдено
Интерактивные карточки в чатеНе найденоНе найдено
Сохранение
Сохранение из Instagram, TikTok, YouTubeНе найденоДаApp Store
Сохранение с сайтовДаApp StoreДаpestlechef.app
Сканирование страниц кулинарных книг и карточекДаApp StoreДаpestlechef.app
Планирование и покупки
План питанияДаApp StoreДаpestlechef.app
Список покупокДаApp StoreДаpestlechef.app
Общий доступ с домочадцамиДаcrouton.appДаpestlechef.app
Отправить список в доставку продуктовНе найденоНе найдено
Кухня
КладоваяНе найденоДаdocs.pestlechef.app
Сканирование чекаНе найденоНе найдено
Что можно приготовить из того, что естьНе найденоНе найдено
Режим готовкиДаApp StoreДаApp Store
ТаймерыДаApp StoreДаApp Store
Пищевая ценностьЧастичноApp StoreНе найдено
Дополнительно от Apple
ВиджетыДаApp StoreДаpestlechef.app
Live ActivitiesДаApp StoreДаdocs.pestlechef.app
Apple WatchДаApp StoreДаApp Store
Siri и КомандыДаApp StoreДаApp Store
Mac и iPadДаApp StoreЧастичноApp Store
CarPlayНе найденоНе найдено
Платформы & цена
AndroidНетcrouton.appНетpestlechef.app
Веб-приложениеНетcrouton.appНе найдено
Бесплатный тарифДаApp StoreДаApp Store

Tap a mark for the note. “Not found” means we looked on the app’s own pages and did not see it, not that it lacks it.

В чем Crouton сильнее

  • Mac and iPad. Native Mac (macOS 13+) and iPad; also Apple Vision App Store Pestle: partly. iPad yes (Handoff between iPhone/iPad); Mac only via iPad app on Apple silicon ('Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS')

Где Pestle сильнее

  • Save from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube via share sheet App Store Crouton: not found on its own pages
  • Pantry. Pantry list auto-crosses items off shopping list (free); barcode scan into pantry + expiry reminders (Pro) docs.pestlechef.app Crouton: not found on its own pages

A third option: Saucepan

Saucepan is our app. It has ChatGPT and Claude connectors, MCP access for other AI apps, interactive cards in the chat, receipt scanning, recipes from what you have and nutrition estimates, which neither Crouton nor Pestle shows on its own pages.

What to know first: it launches on November 13, 2026, so it has no track record or ratings yet. It is on iPhone, and runs on iPad. Android is coming soon. Where Crouton or Pestle is ahead of it: an Apple Watch app and Mac and iPad apps.

Вопросы

Is Crouton or Pestle better?

It depends on what you need. Crouton and Pestle both save recipes from websites, plan meals, build a grocery list and have a cook mode. Pick Crouton if you use a Mac or an Apple Watch in the kitchen, or you want SharePlay cooking, and you keep everything on iCloud. Pick Pestle if you want a design-led recipe manager with an Apple Watch app and a Chrome extension, and you are fine paying for Pro.

How much do Crouton and Pestle cost?

Crouton: Free with limits. The App Store lists Crouton Plus at $24.99 and Crouton Discover at $1.99 a month or $14.99 a year. Pestle: Free for 15 recipes. Pestle Pro is $24.99 a year, with a 14-day trial. The App Store also lists a monthly plan and lifetime purchases. Prices are US dollars from each app's own pages. Checked November 4, 2026.

Which is free, Crouton or Pestle?

Crouton: yes. Free with limits; Crouton Discover $1.99/mo or $14.99/yr; Crouton Plus $24.99 (Early Bird $17.99); tips $0.99–$7.99 (App Store IAP list). Pestle: yes. Free (15 recipes); Pestle Pro $2.99/mo, $24.99/yr, Lifetime $39.99 or $49.99 (App Store IAP list); 14-day free trial.

Can Crouton or Pestle save recipes from Instagram and TikTok?

Crouton: not found on its own pages. Pestle: yes. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube via share sheet.

Do Crouton and Pestle work on Android?

Crouton: no. Official site: 'Available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS & watchOS'; not found on Google Play. Pestle: no. No Android link on official site ('Free forever on iPhone and iPad'); not found in Google Play search.

Do Crouton and Pestle run on Mac and iPad?

Crouton: yes. Native Mac (macOS 13+) and iPad; also Apple Vision. Pestle: partly. iPad yes (Handoff between iPhone/iPad); Mac only via iPad app on Apple silicon ('Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS').

Can you use Crouton or Pestle in a web browser?

Crouton: no. Official site lists Apple platforms only; no web app mentioned. Pestle: not found on its own pages.

Do Crouton or Pestle work with ChatGPT or Claude?

We found no ChatGPT or Claude connector from either app on its own pages.

When were Crouton and Pestle last updated?

On the US App Store, Crouton is at version 2026.5.1 (October 26, 2026) and Pestle at version 4.1.2 (October 28, 2026). Checked November 4, 2026.