We built one 3 years ago for $35 and we still use it EVERYDAY atleast 5x. Not joking. We live in a itty bitty apartment with an itty bitty kitchen. It takes up a whole counter area. BUT my children love it, and they're learning to cook! Valley baked brownies by herself before she was 4. Because I've had her in it since she could stand (10 months).
the true learning tower is too much money IMO. But having the cheapo one is great and I don't have to worry about them falling off the chair or fighting about who gets to stand on the chair. Sure it's a pain in the butt sometimes since it takes up so much space but it's worth it!!! I promise, if you cook a lot it's beyond worth it
look how cute they are