# Basil: Recipes & Meal Planner — user reviews > 22 indexed App Store user reviews of Basil by PixelPort LLC. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basil-recipes-and-meal-planner/id6740829669/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basil-recipes-and-meal-planner/id6740829669.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of Basil? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Convenient and easy to use - 🚀 Effortless meal planning - 💡 Innovative recipe import feature - 🔒 Allergy alerts for safety - 🚀 Smart Cooking Mode for guidance - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 🚀 Organizes recipes and generates shopping lists **Cons** - 🐛 Recipe scanning feature did not work as advertised **Commonly reported bugs** - Recipe scanning feature not functioning **Most requested features** - Dark mode option ## Newest reviews (8 of 22) ### 5/5 — recipe importer is amazing! *2025-03-07* Basil’s ability to pull recipes from any source is incredible—it keeps my kitchen organized and creative ### 5/5 — very user friendly interface 🤝 *2025-03-06* The intuitive design of Basil makes it effortless to import recipes and manage my meal plans. ### 5/5 — time saver ⏰ *2025-03-06* I love how Basil organizes my recipes and generates shopping lists; it's a smart solution for busy cooks. ### 5/5 — Kitchen Helper!!! *2025-03-04* This app is a real lifesaver—easy recipe imports, smart cooking mode, and handy allergy alerts make every cooking session stress-free ### 5/5 — A Must-Have for Every Kitchen! *2025-03-04* Basil has transformed the way I plan meals! The ability to import recipes from anywhere means I’ve never run out of ideas. The shopping list feature is handy, and the Smart Cooking Mode truly makes cooking stress-free. I especially appreciate the allergy alerts, which are a crucial safety feature for me. Highly recọmmend! ### 5/5 — Culinary cọmpanion for the modern cook *2025-03-04* Basil - Recipe Manager is a game-changer for foodies! Importing recipes from URLs and social media is seamless. I love the Smart Cooking Mode that really helps me manage my time in the kitchen. Plus, building shopping lists is a breeze, and the allergy alerts keep my family safe. It's greatly upgraded my cooking experience! ### 5/5 — The best *2025-03-04* Very nice app I love it, Totally recọmmend ✔️ very very gooooood ### 5/5 — This app is great *2025-03-04, version 1.0* There is no limit to use,it's wonderful app I never found before. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — This may not be a working app *2025-12-08, version 1.0* The idea is great but the support email bounced. It asks for a subscription but when you sign up it still won’t allow you past the paywall. It claims it provides a bunch of features I’d love to try but I can’t access them without the subscription pay wall popping up. ### 1/5 — Scam *2025-08-02, version 1.0* This app is a scam. it asks for a subscription to access any of the services, the services don't exist. The paywall still pops up after you've already paid, prompting you to just pay again. It never let me in to the actual service. Wasted my time and money. ### 1/5 — Says it can scan recipes… didn’t work *2025-05-11* Spent $47 as it advertised it can scan recipes. Nope. Tried several times and now requesting refund ### 4/5 — great for discovering new dishes *2026-01-30* I’m always discovering something new in the recipe bank ### 5/5 — perfect for weekly meal planning! *2026-02-01* I tried weekly meal plan, and it is pretty good! interface is intuitive, and I love how customizable everything is! try it ### 5/5 — fast and functional *2026-01-31* lightning fast when importing new recipes. Definitely worth downloading for any kitchen enthusiast ### 5/5 — Super quick import feature *2026-01-30* one of the best features of Basil is how quickly it imports recipes. I can pull in a recipe from a website in seconds ### 5/5 — Absolutely love the app *2025-03-13* I've tried a few and this is by far the best way of representing/viewing balances and accounts and recording transactions. ### 5/5 — My Favorite *2025-03-12* I LOVE this app - I mean absolutely love it! It’s extremely convenient & easy to use. ### 5/5 — Love cooking with Basil! *2025-03-11* Basil - Recipe Manager has revolutionized my cooking routine. I can import recipes from anywhere, and the Smart Cooking Mode ensures I follow each step correctly. Planning meals has never been easier, and I appreciate the shopping list feature. Most importantly, the allergy alerts provide peace of mind. ## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Effortless Meal Planning *2025-03-10* This app has made meal planning a joyful task! The recipe import feature is fantastic, and I love how I can pull recipes from YouTube and social media. The Smart Cooking Mode guides me step-by-step, making it easy even for beginner cooks. Plus, it generates shopping lists automatically. Basil is a must-have! ### 5/5 — best culinary cọmpanion *2025-03-09* This app has redefined my cooking experience with practical features that help me prepare meals with ease ### 5/5 — Game Changer for Home Chefs! *2025-03-09* Basil has becọme my go-to! Importing recipes from various platforms is smooth, and the always-on Smart Cooking Mode provides guidance as I cook. The ability to plan meals and create shopping lists simplifies my week. I’m especially impressed with the allergy alert feature. It’s like having a personal chef at your fingertips! ### 5/5 — smart cook mode is cool *2025-03-08* With always-on cooking mode and allergen alerts, Basil is the dependable kitchen assistant I always needed --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-06.*