# Chef Arnold — Cook, plan & use your fridge

> Fridge management, meal planning, recipe discovery, and cooking assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by Atanas Hristov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-arnold/id6809764155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Atanas Hristov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773294384)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-arnold/id6809764155/reviews.md

## What is Chef Arnold?

Make everyday cooking easier with Chef Arnold, your iPhone companion for recipes, your fridge and the week ahead. A subscription is required for the whole app.

START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
Keep a fridge and pantry list, find recipe ideas and see what is missing. Set your eating preferences and ingredients to avoid, then check every recipe and product label before cooking.

PLAN, EDIT AND SHOP
Build seven dated days around your selected meal times and servings. Review each suggestion, replace or remove meals, and share a shopping list. Pantry items and assumed staples are shown separately so you can check quantities. If there are too few suitable recipes, the plan shows empty slots for you to review.

COOK AND KEEP TRACK
Follow recipe steps, use timers and record cooking, meals and leftovers. Estimate recipe calories and macros from ingredient amounts and servings. Coverage and uncertainty are shown so incomplete nutrition is not mistaken for a complete result.

GET HELP WITH INGREDIENTS
Choose a food photo, review it and tap Send photo to request ingredient suggestions. Nothing is added to your fridge until you check and confirm the results. Photo scans require internet access and have daily limits; unsuccessful attempts can use the allowance.

Explore measured ingredient swaps for supported recipes and cooking contexts. Review the quantities and limitations before creating a separate draft; your original recipe stays unchanged.

YOUR COOKING PROFILE STAYS LOCAL
Your fridge, preferences, cooking history and saved weekly plan stay on your device. Planning and supported swaps run locally. Offline access depends on a valid cached subscription; connecting, purchasing, restoring and photo scanning require internet access.

SUBSCRIPTION
Choose a weekly or monthly auto-renewing subscription. A 3-day free trial is available only when Apple confirms eligibility for that offer. The purchase screen shows the local price and billing period. After an eligible trial, the selected subscription renews at the displayed price unless cancelled. Cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends in your Apple Account subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel billing.

Ingredient matches, photo suggestions and nutrition estimates can be wrong. Chef Arnold does not certify allergens, freshness or food safety and does not provide medical advice.

Support: atanas910@gmail.com
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Fridge and pantry inventory
- Recipe suggestions based on ingredients
- Weekly meal planning
- Shopping list generation
- Recipe step-by-step guidance
- Ingredient swap suggestions
- Nutritional estimates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chef Arnold Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Chef Arnold Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chef-arnold/id6809764155/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love the duck mascot

*2026-09-15*

Definitely early and has room for improvement but they took my feedback and are working on it already.

I love how it stands out from the rest of the food apps with the little duck and cooking options depending on what’s in your fridge.

10/10

## Frequently asked questions about Chef Arnold

### What is Chef Arnold?

Chef Arnold is a cooking companion app designed to make everyday cooking easier. It helps you manage your fridge, plan your meals for the week, and find recipes based on the ingredients you already have.

### How does Chef Arnold help with meal planning?

Chef Arnold allows you to plan seven dated days of meals around your selected meal times and servings. You can review, edit, or remove suggested meals and generate a shopping list for missing items.

### Can Chef Arnold suggest recipes based on my fridge contents?

Yes, you can keep a list of your fridge and pantry items, and Chef Arnold will find recipe ideas using what you have. It also shows what ingredients are missing for suggested recipes.

### Does Chef Arnold offer cooking guidance?

Yes, you can follow recipe steps directly within the app, use built-in timers, and record your cooking progress, meals, and leftovers. It also provides estimated calories and macros for recipes.

### What is the subscription model for Chef Arnold?

Chef Arnold requires a subscription for full access. You can choose a weekly or monthly auto-renewing subscription. A 3-day free trial is available if Apple confirms eligibility.

### How do I cancel my Chef Arnold subscription?

You can cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the current period ends through your Apple Account subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel your billing.

### Is Chef Arnold available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, Chef Arnold is currently supported on iPhone. Offline access is dependent on a valid cached subscription.

### How often is Chef Arnold updated?

The latest version of Chef Arnold was released on 2026-09-13, and the last update was also on 2026-09-13. This indicates recent development activity.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-13

No release notes.

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