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Cookingdom

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Cookingdom is generally praised for its relaxing ASMR gameplay and educational cooking aspects, but recent updates and persistent issues with excessive ads, strict timers, and game-breaking glitches are frustrating many users.

4.7★ lifetime (139,328) Free + in-app purchases since 2025 by ABI GLOBAL LTD. updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 8% 100 reviews across 2 regions
Ads Timers Glitches & Bugs Relaxation & ASMR Content & Updates
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Cookingdom is a free-to-play cooking game that offers a satisfying and educational experience, allowing players to create various recipes. While many users find it relaxing and fun, recent reviews highlight significant issues with frequent ads, challenging timers, and technical glitches that hinder gameplay.

What users like

  • Relaxing and satisfying gameplay with ASMR elementsR1R5R12R26
  • Educational, teaching real cooking skills and recipesR2R8R16R40
  • Engaging and fun for various agesR10R18R32R43
  • Can be played offlineR96R92

What users complain about

  • Excessive and intrusive advertisementsR13R15R20R38
  • Strict and stressful timers on levelsR7R11R25R29
  • Frequent game-breaking glitches and bugs that prevent progressR9R20R21R22
  • Slow release of new levels and lack of contentR19R65
  • Some events and recipes are locked behind paywallsR54
  • Difficulty understanding what to do next in levelsR4R42R45R92

Latest update · v2.49

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- Fixed bugs in some levels - Added 4 new main recipes - Added 5 recipes for Football Festival event

Recurring themes

Ads negative
Many users complain about the sheer volume and intrusiveness of ads, stating they appear every few seconds or after every recipe, making the game less enjoyable. Some mention having to watch long ads for hints.R13R15R20R38
Timers negative
A significant number of players find the in-game timers too short and stressful, contradicting the game's advertised relaxing nature. They wish for longer timers or an option to play without them, especially as levels progress.R7R11R25R29
Glitches & Bugs negative
Numerous reviews report various glitches, including lagging, freezing, inability to interact with items (e.g., picking up fries, placing lids, using mixers, adding salt), and levels not completing, which prevents players from progressing.R9R20R21R22
Relaxation & ASMR positive
Many users praise the game for its relaxing, satisfying, and ASMR-like qualities, making it a good stress reliever and a pleasant pastime.R1R5R12R23
Content & Updates mixed
While some users appreciate new recipes, others feel the release of new levels is too slow and that recent levels are too simple. There are also complaints about advertised events not being available or requiring payment for recipes.R19R20R54R65

Who it's for

This game is for individuals who enjoy relaxing, satisfying cooking games with ASMR elements and are interested in learning real recipes R2R8R40. It's suitable for players who don't mind frequent ads or are willing to pay to remove them , and who can tolerate occasional glitches or challenging timers R8R15. It is not recommended for those who dislike strict time limits, excessive advertising, or games with frequent bugs that impede progress R13R20R50R92.

Evidence note: The recent reviews show a significant increase in negative sentiment compared to the lifetime rating, with many users expressing disappointment over issues like ads, timers, and glitches that contradict the game's initial appeal. The developer's notes mention 'fixed bugs' but recent reviews still heavily report various glitches, suggesting these fixes may not have fully addressed user concerns.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Cookingdom?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that Cookingdom has an excessive number of ads, with users reporting them appearing every few seconds or after every recipe R13R20R41R50.
Does Cookingdom have timers on its levels?
Yes, Cookingdom features timers on its levels, which many players find too short and stressful, wishing for longer times or an option to play without them R7R11R25R51.
Is Cookingdom educational?
Yes, several users find Cookingdom educational, stating it teaches real cooking skills and recipes that they have even tried themselves R2R8R16R40.
Are there glitches in Cookingdom?
Yes, numerous recent reviews report various glitches in Cookingdom, including lagging, freezing, and issues with interacting with specific items or completing levels, which can prevent players from progressing R9R21R22R66.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 100 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US Title: Nice asmr fun game good food
  2. [R5] 5/5 · US Awesome,Would recommend.: This is the game i have been waiting for MY WHOLE LIFE!! It has barely ANY adds, and it’s satisfying.
  3. [R12] 5/5 · US I love this so much!: Its just like the ad and there breaks once every few minutes its a really good game and its kid friendly and so relaxing and so not strees full!
  4. [R26] 5/5 · US Wow: This is amazing it’s relaxing and the asmr uhh 10/10. I recommend listening to audio book during cooking.
  5. [R2] 5/5 · US Liked it: It’s a perfect game for those who want to get into cooking or those who want to just enjoy and have fun. These are even real recipes! I tried it myself. 😉👨‍🍳
  6. [R8] 5/5 · US Perfect but the adds: Although the ads get annoying it is still really fun to play.with every recipe I do I learn something new.this game is really relaxing and I can learn how to cook earlier in life.
  7. [R16] 4/5 · US Great Game and Cooking Resource: Helps me plan my dinner but I just wish it came with measurements. But overall, really dun game.
  8. [R40] 5/5 · US Thanks😁: I love this game because it teach me so well how to cook and everyone should definitely need to download this app 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
  9. [R10] 5/5 · US Guys plz read: Guys I promise I was not paid to make this review this game is sooooooooooooo fun just get it
  10. [R18] 5/5 · US It's is super fun: I would be playing this over the summer like OMG it's is kind of satisfying to me and I feel like it is approving my cooking skills sometimes but I would rate this game higher if we could.
  11. [R32] 5/5 · US LUV IT: FIVE stars! Fun, delicious, and free!
  12. [R43] 5/5 · US One word: One word amazing
  13. [R96] 5/5 · AU Cookingkingdom: Use no internet
  14. [R92] 4/5 · AU Just why..: So this game is soooo good i love how you don’t need wifi! But just the timer. Please just remove the timer. I just hate how i have to do it under a time limit and PLEASE JUST ADD LIKE A CAPTION SO I KNOW WHAT TO DO. I ALWAYS get stuckkkkkk. Please fix this 1. Remove the timer 2. Add a caption
  15. [R13] 3/5 · US It’s fine: The app is fine but I was stuck on a level for like a couple months and I couldn’t figure out what to do except get a hint but I didn’t want to watch like fifteen minute ads every time. So like I said, it’s ok but if you hate ads, (and let’s be honest, EVERYONE does) I wouldn’t recommend.😁
  16. [R15] 4/5 · US my opinion: it’s too many ads in this game but still a good game.
  17. [R20] 3/5 · US Updates Ruining the Game: I’ve had this game for quite some time, and for a while it was definitely one of my favorite games. I do enjoy playing still, but I will say a lot of the updates have made it go downhill. It’s a lot glitchier than it used to be, gameplay has become quite limited by short supplies of lives and replays, and ads now dominate the game. Not necessarily unhappy with the game, j
  18. [R38] 4/5 · US Pretty good: This game is pretty good other than the ads
  19. [R7] 5/5 · US pretty good: This game I really recommend. IDEAs: 1: maybe make the timer a little bit slower cuz sometimes I lose steps QUICK. 2: also can we have the ability 2 change our profile? other than that, highly recommended !!😊
  20. [R11] 5/5 · US I only gave 5 stars so u see this: I was hoping for something like the add with no timer or anything just calm and satisfying don’t get if u don’t like timers get Cosplaydom instead it will help u I got it it is so satisfying Ty ❤️
  21. [R25] 5/5 · US scroll up, press GET: I cannot tell you how much I love this game!! There isnt much to say just 2 things 1 I think the timer is a bit unfair (it only gives u like 3mins) and 2 You have a copy the copy is called Cookingo they use the same pics as you do so ya get the game its so good!
  22. [R29] 4/5 · US Great but rushed: I love the app but can u delete the timer it rushes me and keeps me from being cozy
  23. [R9] 1/5 · US Disappointed: Been playing this game for months…now it keeps lagging and freezing!
  24. [R21] 4/5 · US Capybara Cooking game: Dear Cookingdom I’m stuck on the hamburger level and it won’t let me pick up one fry and it won’t let me do anything else even when I exit the game and try again so please fix that otherwise it’s a really fun and amazing game
  25. [R22] 4/5 · US OKAY: Ok so I was on a level where u make an caffè macchiato (lvl 33) and I am on the last part and it suddenly won’t let me put the filter in so I put in a hint so I used the advertisement and it took so long and then I tried again but it didn’t work so I went out of the game closed it and it still didn’t work so I updated the game and guess what? It didn’t work so now I’m stuck on this level an
  26. [R19] 3/5 · US need more levels: it takes like a month for them to release 3 new levels, really slow to put out new levels . most recent levels were much too simple, the levels should get harder as you progress not easier. seems like lazy game making. they also advertise 3 special events on the app store but none of the events are even available on the actual app.
  27. [R65] 1/5 · AU Add more levels please !!: I do love this game but I’m slowly loosing interest as there isn’t enough levels or content. Please add more levels or something I don’t want to stop playing this game 🙁
  28. [R54] 1/5 · AU So sad: I used to love this game, but now it feels like you all think your users are idiots. The “events” you can’t play until you pay for the recipes. It is a ripoff
  29. [R4] 4/5 · US Cookingdom: Hard to find out what to do next and it stresses you out a little bit.
  30. [R42] 3/5 · US Annoying most of the times: I like the game but I hate how the steps are so hard sometimes I think about playing it because you get to make food but most of the times I just end up not playing it
  31. [R45] 5/5 · US COOL!!!: I was really liking the ads, and turned out, they are true! The game is nice, but sometimes I don’t get what to do. That’s all! Thank you for such a great game!
  32. [R23] 5/5 · US Cookingdom: Cookingdom is great I love it. I Love it because it really gets rid my anxiety
  33. [R41] 3/5 · US ads and ai: ads every 5 seconds and the unnecessary ai ads? hire a artist thats just pathetic and lazy
  34. [R50] 3/5 · US Ehhh: Well I have had this game for a few days and then I deleted it because of all the adds and it’s just not that great of a game as you think it is. If you don’t mind adds then sure go ahead and get the game but if you don’t then maybe don’t get. For me it just got boring
  35. [R51] 3/5 · AU Timer!!!!!!!!!!!!: The game is good but the timer just stresses me out. How is this game supposed to be relaxing if you are just stressing out over the timer. Can you pls remove it bc it’s just annoying
  36. [R66] 3/5 · AU Game gets stuck: I have been trying to get past level 156, but the game always get stuck and the knife that I used to chop the sausages/potatoes always get stuck I’ve tried playing it over more than 10 times, but it always comes to the knife and the game entirely get stuck there.

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store