# Swad Institute

> Gujarat's number 1 cooking institute

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.swadcooking.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.swadcooking.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.swadcooking.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Swad Institute
- **Category:** FOOD\_AND\_DRINK
- **Downloads:** 571,102
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1,601 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.34.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-23
- **First published:** 2020-05-15
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 404 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-27
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swadcooking.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.swadinstitute.com](https://www.swadinstitute.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.swadinstitute.com/privacypolicy](https://www.swadinstitute.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

Swad Institute, located in Pal, Surat, is Gujarat's premier cooking school founded in 1997 by renowned culinary expert Chef Sneha Thakkar. With over 20 years of experience, the institute offers comprehensive hands-on practice and home chef training for cooking enthusiasts. Swad Institute is your one-stop solution for all your culinary learning needs, blending passion and expertise to foster your cooking journey.

## Rankings

- #94,818 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.swadcooking.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.swadcooking.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.swadcooking.android.sdk.permission-group.ipc.sender`
- `com.symbol.emdk.permission.EMDK`
- `com.zebra.provider.READ`

## Review summary

Reviewers are mixed on Swad Institute. Many praise the supportive chefs and staff, the wide range of video-based courses covering Indian and international cuisines and baking, and the free recipes and workshops. Some say the classes helped them cook better or start a home bakery. Recurring complaints include login and OTP failures, app crashes, and no access to paid courses after payment. Others report unanswered support queries, and a few call the free-class promotions misleading and the platform a fraud.

### Pros

- Supportive chefs and staff who are friendly and helpful, with reviewers mentioning Sneha ji and the team by name
- Wide variety of cooking courses in one place, including baking, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Thai, and cakes, taught through video recipes
- Free classes and daily recipes, plus workshops
- Some users say the courses helped them cook better or start a home business

### Cons

- Login and access problems, including OTP limit errors, timeouts, and the app not working
- Users cannot access courses after payment
- Poor customer support, with doubts unanswered and no replies from the team
- Free-class claims described as misleading, and some users call the platform a fraud or say the paid course lacks substance

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.swadcooking.android)