# BrightDish — AI Recipe Maker and Organizer

> AI-powered recipe generator, organizer, and cooking assistant. (iPhone/iPad app by Incident 57, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightdish/id1598267711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Incident 57, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/875670869)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightdish/id1598267711/reviews.md

## What is BrightDish?

"What's for dinner?" 

Never dread that question again. BrightDish uses Apple Intelligence to generate unique recipes, then makes it easy to organize and actually COOK with them. No more ad-infested websites or recipe screenshots lost in your camera roll.


Create AI recipes:
• Pick one cuisine or mix them!
• Choose the main ingredients and let AI do the rest
• Describe exactly what you're craving with a freeform prompt
• Import physical recipes from a photo


Import recipes from 1,000+ websites:
• No more ad-infested, popup-filled websites
• BrightDish will import the recipe plus photos, sections, and more
• Tested on all popular recipe websites


Every recipe includes:
• Step-by-step instructions
• A detailed ingredient list with quantities
• Estimated prep and cook times
• Locally-generated AI photos


A great cookbook/organizer, too:
• Use "Cooking View" for zero distractions while cooking
• Organize recipes into groups
• Tag recipes
• Define smart groups that automatically include matching recipes
• Mark ingredients and steps as you finish them
• Edit every recipe detail to make it your own
• Share recipes as BrightDish files or just plain text


Import from other apps:
• BrightDish can import your recipe library from other popular apps
• See the website for instructions


A first-class app:
• Fast, fluid, fully-native interface
• Responsive layouts that adapt to your screen size
• Support for multitasking and drag-and-drop on iPad
• Support for large font sizes


Synced via iCloud:
Recipes sync across your devices automatically via iCloud. Create a recipe on your iPhone at work and it'll be waiting on your kitchen iPad when you get home. There are no third-party accounts to create, logins to remember, or setup to do. It just works.


Real Privacy:
No ads. No analytics. No data collection. All recipes and images are created entirely on your own iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence and local AI models. Your data never leaves your own iCloud account and is never sent to any third party.


In-App Purchases:
When you download BrightDish, all of the app's features are unlocked and available to try. You can store up to 12 recipes in your library for free. After that, you'll be given the option to support the app with either a small monthly subscription or a one-time purchase. You can switch from the subscription to a one-time purchase at any time in the future, too.

Terms of Use: 
https://brightdish.app/terms/

Privacy Policy:
https://brightdish.app/privacy/

Thanks for using BrightDish!

## Key features

- AI recipe generation
- Import recipes from websites
- Organize recipes into groups
- Distraction-free cooking view
- Sync recipes via iCloud
- Import from other apps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrightDish Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| BrightDish Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrightDish Forever | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightdish/id1598267711/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The Perfect App

*2026-05-15*

I’ve been wanting to try an app like this for so long. I love trying new recipes, and my photo library is a total smattering of screenshots. This is exactly the kind of thing I’ve been looking for!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-05-15*

This is exactly what I need to organize and search meals. I love how easy it is to use, and finding new recipes. My old recipes were easy to upload and sort through.

### 5/5 — Love this app!!

*2026-05-14*

What a great place to organize recipes! It has categories and tags for multiple search options. It is easy to use. The recipes that I have imported show the recipe author and where it came from.

## Frequently asked questions about BrightDish

### How does BrightDish generate recipes?

BrightDish uses Apple Intelligence to create unique recipes. You can select a cuisine, specify main ingredients, or use a freeform prompt to describe what you're craving. It can also import physical recipes from photos.

### Can I import recipes from websites with BrightDish?

Yes, BrightDish can import recipes from over 1,000 popular recipe websites, including their photos and sections, without the hassle of ads and pop-ups.

### What are the pricing options for BrightDish?

BrightDish offers a free tier allowing up to 12 recipes. For unlimited access, you can choose a monthly subscription ($3.99/month with a 7-day free trial) or a one-time purchase. You can switch between plans.

### Does BrightDish have ads?

No, BrightDish is ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy with no ads, analytics, or data collection. All recipe and image generation happens locally on your device.

### How are recipes organized in BrightDish?

You can organize recipes into custom groups, tag them, and create smart groups that automatically categorize matching recipes. During cooking, you can mark ingredients and steps as completed.

### Is BrightDish available on all Apple devices?

BrightDish is designed for iPhone and iPad, featuring responsive layouts, multitasking support on iPad, and iCloud syncing for seamless recipe access across your devices.

### How often is BrightDish updated?

The app was last updated on May 24, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The latest version is 1.1.

### What is the age rating for BrightDish?

BrightDish has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in cooking and recipe management.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-05-24

NEW:
- You can now preview *.dish files that people send to you in Messages before importing them into BrightDish. Just tap the file!
- Some screens have received a UI refresh.

IMPROVED:
- When you import a web recipe with an unknown meal type, BrightDish will now intelligently guess based on the ingredients.

FIXED:
- The "Share as File" option in some menus was nonfunctional.
- A few animation glitches.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-14

No release notes.

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