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This guide covers ckbk, a subscription service that puts recipes from hundreds of published cookbooks online and in an app. It explains the free and Premium plans, the 14-day trial, the strict refund window, extra "à la carte" books, and the deals we track on gainabargain.com.
Before publishing this, we reviewed ckbk's homepage, membership page, and help center articles on subscriptions, refunds, and à la carte titles. We haven't personally subscribed, so treat this as a research starting point and confirm the live price and terms in your region before you sign up.
If an offer changes or a plan is updated, we'll update this guide as soon as we catch it.
Merchant positioning: ckbk describes itself as a digital subscription service for anyone who loves to cook, offering searchable access to a curated library of cookbooks from well-known chefs and food writers.
| Category | Digital cookbook and recipe subscription |
| Official domain | app.ckbk.com |
| Plans | Free account; Premium at $4.99/month or $39.99/year (US pricing) |
| Free trial | 14 days of Premium, cancel anytime |
| Refunds | Full refund only if requested within 48 hours of purchase |
| Extra purchases | Some "à la carte" cookbooks cost extra, even for Premium members |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, and Android |

ckbk sells memberships rather than individual products. A free account lets you browse the library and discover recipes, while Premium unlocks full access to the cookbooks included in the subscription. On top of that, ckbk sells some well-known titles as one-off "à la carte" purchases at the ebook price, and offers gift memberships and corporate subscriptions.
The merchant's own figures vary by page: its homepage mentions over 160,000 recipes and more than 1,000 cookbooks, while a help center article says Premium includes more than 800 cookbooks, with more added each week.
Recipes from real cookbooks. The library is built from published books by chefs and food writers, covering more than 55 national cuisines, culinary school texts, and everything from weeknight meals to vegan and dinner-party dishes.
Search that does the work. The merchant highlights smart filters, the option to exclude ingredients, filtering by cuisine, and choosing recipes in US cups or metric measurements.
Organize like a playlist. Premium members can save recipes into shareable collections, add private notes, and leave ratings, reviews, and tips for the community.
Read whole books. According to the help center, you can read a cookbook cover to cover and bookmark your place, not just view individual recipes.
| Plan | Best For | Listed Price |
| Free account | Browsing and testing search | $0 |
| Premium Monthly | Trying Premium without a long commitment | $4.99 / month |
| Premium Annual | Regular home cooks | $39.99 / year |
| Gift membership | Giving to a cook you know | See gift page |

A free sign-up that lets you browse the library and discover recipes with the same smart filters, so you can see whether the collection suits how you cook. You can also sign up to receive a Recipe of the Day by email.
Listed price: $0, confirm the live price at checkout.
Full access to the cookbooks included in the subscription, plus saving, sharing, notes, and reviews. It starts with a 14-day free trial and can be cancelled anytime.
Listed price: $4.99 per month (US pricing), confirm the live price at checkout.
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The same Premium access billed once a year. By our own arithmetic, $39.99 a year works out to about $3.33 a month, roughly a third less than paying monthly.
Listed price: $39.99 per year (US pricing), confirm the live price at checkout.
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How much does ckbk cost?
The membership page lists Premium at $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year in US pricing, after a 14-day free trial. A free account is also available. Prices shown can differ by region.
Can I get a refund from ckbk?
Only within 48 hours of purchase if you change your mind, per the help center. Web subscriptions are refunded by contacting ckbk; App Store and Google Play subscriptions are refunded through Apple or Google.
How do I cancel the free trial?
The help center has a dedicated article on cancelling the trial and checking your subscription status. Cancel before the 14 days end to avoid being charged.
Does Premium include every cookbook?
No. Premium includes the subscription library, which the merchant puts at more than 800 cookbooks. Some extra titles are sold separately as à la carte purchases, and their availability depends on your region.
Does ckbk work on my phone?
Yes. ckbk has iOS and Android apps, and the help center says Premium works on both the web and the app. À la carte books must be bought on the website but then appear in the app.
Can I switch from monthly to annual?
Yes, the help center says you can switch between monthly and annual billing.
Can I give ckbk as a gift?
Yes, the merchant offers gift memberships through its gift page.
Is it safe to sign up through gainabargain.com?
Yes. Our links take you to ckbk's official site at app.ckbk.com. Always confirm the domain before entering payment details.
ckbk suits home cooks who want searchable recipes from trusted cookbooks in one place. Browse for free, use the 14-day trial to see if Premium earns its place in your kitchen, and pick annual billing if you'll cook from it regularly. Pair it with a code from the coupon box above.