# Bentofy: Recipe Manager — Recipe Manager & Meal Planner

> AI-powered meal planner, recipe manager, and grocery list generator. (iPhone/iPad app by James Rotanson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bentofy-recipe-manager/id6470709729 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Rotanson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522127701)
- Category: Food & Drink, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 41 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2024-01-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bentofy-recipe-manager/id6470709729/reviews.md

## What is Bentofy?

Bentofy helps you plan meals, save recipes, and figure out what to cook. No more Sunday afternoon spirals.

ONE PLACE FOR YOUR KITCHEN
- Meal calendar. Plan your week, day, or month. Drag meals between days and slots. See today at a glance with a quick-add button right where you need it.
- Recipe library. Save and organise everything in one place. Import from Safari, Instagram, or any link using the Share extension. No need to open the app first.
- Grocery list & pantry. Ingredients flow from your plan into your list automatically. Track pantry stock with optional expiry dates and get nudges before things go to waste.
- AI chat. Ask what you can make with what's in the fridge, send a photo, or add items to your list by voice. Add ideas to your plan and pick dates in one go.

PLAN THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY COOK
- Personalised from the start. Set your cuisines, diet, allergies, and how often you cook. Suggestions are tailored to you from day one.
- Weekly picks. Bentofy Pro suggests a week of recipes based on your tastes and what you have on hand. Add what you like in one tap.
- Collections. Group recipes your way: "Quick weeknights", "Sunday roasts", whatever fits how you cook. Filter by cuisine, difficulty, or cook time.

IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE
- Share to Bentofy. Spot a recipe on a blog, Instagram, or Pinterest? Share it and Bentofy extracts the recipe for your library. Parsing is smarter now, so less cleanup and more cooking.
- Start from scratch. Add your own recipes with photos, ingredients, and steps. Scale servings as needed.
- Blank slate. Only have a title? Bentofy can fill in the rest for you.

BUILT TO LAST THE WEEK
- Works offline. Your grocery list is there when you're in the store.
- Dark mode and accent colours to match your style.
- Native SwiftUI, fast and responsive.

BENTOFY PRO
Unlock unlimited AI chat, weekly recommendations, unlimited recipes, and a synced grocery list. Everything else is free to explore first.
Whether you meal prep on Sunday or figure it out day by day, Bentofy keeps dinner decided.

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## Key features

- AI meal planning
- Recipe saving and organization
- Automated grocery lists
- Pantry tracking with expiry reminders
- Recipe import from web links
- Customizable dietary preferences

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Bentofy Pro Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Bentofy Pro Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bentofy Tips | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bentofy-recipe-manager/id6470709729/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy to use and a great place to track my favorite recipes

*2026-05-22*

Instagram and half baked harvests its easy to track all my recipes from different sources.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words! Appreciate you using Bentofy and let me know if you have any other feedback!

### 5/5 — 5/5 recommend!!

*2026-03-09*

Great app to manage and track recipes!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind feedback for Bentofy!

### 5/5 — I love this app!

*2024-10-20*

This makes saving meals from videos a breeze! You can also choose the subcategory and edit with your own notes!

### 5/5 — Magic✨

*2024-01-30*

Tried to use the app for a couple of days and the experience has been nothing but amazinggg🖤What I particularly enjoyed was the AI-generated recipe feature — pure magic✨
You no longer need to worry that certain leftover ingredients will slowly die in a dark corner of your fridge😇

**Developer response:** Wow thank you for your kind review! Glad that you're enjoying Bentofy and let us know if you have any other feedback on how we can improve your experience ✨

## Frequently asked questions about Bentofy

### What is Bentofy?

Bentofy is a meal planning assistant that helps you organize recipes, create grocery lists, and plan your meals for the week. It offers AI-powered suggestions to simplify your cooking decisions.

### Can I import recipes into Bentofy?

Yes, you can import recipes from any website or link using the Share extension. The app can extract recipe details, allowing you to add them to your library and meal plan.

### Does Bentofy work offline?

Yes, your grocery list is available offline, which is useful when you are at the store without a signal. Changes will sync once you are back online.

### What are the subscription options for Bentofy Pro?

Bentofy Pro offers a monthly subscription for $6.99 or a yearly subscription for $49.99. These plans unlock features like AI chat, weekly recommendations, unlimited recipes, and a synced grocery list.

### How does Bentofy personalize meal suggestions?

Bentofy personalizes suggestions by asking about your favorite cuisines, diet, allergies, and cooking frequency. It uses this information to tailor recipe recommendations and weekly 'chef's choice' picks.

### Does Bentofy have ads?

Yes, Bentofy contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

### What devices is Bentofy available on?

Bentofy is built for iPhone and iPad, offering a native and fast experience optimized for these devices.

### How often is Bentofy updated?

Bentofy was last updated on March 2, 2026, with version 1.6. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.4 — 2026-06-05

Saved recipes are back, easier profile account access, home cooks page improvement, Chat works in the background, bug fixes

### 1.8.2 — 2026-06-01

Discover from Home, better search, create from Home, bug fix for drag and drop in calendar

### 1.8.1 — 2026-05-19

Discover from Home, better search, create from Home, and minor bug fixes

### 1.8 — 2026-05-13

User experience enhancements and minor bug fixes. 
- Smarter week planning. Contextual suggestions, add to the week from cards, clearer 3-column calendar and “today” state.
- Chat & voice. Faster, clearer replies; memory and past recipes; photos in the thread; better voice (incl. Japanese) and double-tap to toggle.
- Groceries & seasonal. Handier seasonal/“what you have” widgets, works better offline; smoother grocery loading.
- Polish. Shorter onboarding, recipe sharing, Japanese typography and strings, small home tweaks and minor bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2026-03-02

Bentofy is now a native iOS app. Here’s what’s new, from the changes that help you most to the rest.

FASTER, SMOOTHER APP
Bentofy is rebuilt natively for iPhone and iPad. Launches are quicker, scrolling is smoother, and the app feels tuned to your device. Your data and preferences are preserved—same account, same recipes, same plan.

SAVE RECIPES WITHOUT OPENING THE APP
See a recipe on Safari, Instagram, or Pinterest? Tap Share → Bentofy and save the link. The app picks it up when you open it later. No need to switch apps or copy URLs.

GROCERY LIST THAT WORKS IN THE STORE
Your grocery list is available even when you have no signal. Add or tick items offline; changes sync when you’re back online. No more “I left my list at home” or dead zones in the aisle.

PANTRY + “USE IT SOON” REMINDERS
Track what’s in your pantry with optional expiry dates. Get gentle reminders before ingredients go bad, plus recipe ideas that use them—so you waste less and cook with what you have.

SEND A PHOTO TO YOUR MEAL PLANNER
In Chat (Bentofy Pro), send a photo of your fridge or a recipe (cookbook, scrap paper). The AI suggests what to make or extracts the recipe so you can add it to your library. No typing required.

VOICE INPUT
Ask the meal planner out loud or add groceries by voice—in the app or with Siri (“Add to my Bentofy grocery list”). Hands-free when you’re cooking or pushing a trolley.

OMAKASE (CHEF’S CHOICE) FOR THE WEEK
Get a set of personalised recipe suggestions for the week based on your tastes and what you have. Pick what you want and add them to your plan in one tap (Bentofy Pro).

DRAG-AND-DROP CALENDAR
Move meals between days and meal slots by dragging. Native drag-and-drop makes replanning the week faster and more intuitive.

TRY BEFORE YOU SIGN IN
Explore the app without an account. When you’re ready, sign in and your data stays—or create an account and keep going.

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