# Chef.AI: Food Scan; Recipe Gen — Meal Planner & Macro Tracker

> AI-powered ingredient scanner for personalized recipe suggestions and meal planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Nana Annor Asante.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefai-food-scan-recipe-gen/id6473223355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nana Annor Asante](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718660542)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2023-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefai-food-scan-recipe-gen/id6473223355/reviews.md

## What is Chef.AI?

Meet the all-new Chef AI! Your intelligent kitchen companion for creating recipes, recording meals, understanding nutrition, and making cooking easier.

Simply photograph the ingredients you have on hand, and Chef AI will identify them and suggest personalized recipe ideas. Choose your favorite, then receive a complete recipe with ingredients, clear instructions, cooking times, and nutrition estimates.

RECORD YOUR MEALS
- The Meal Recorder makes nutrition tracking as simple as taking a photo. Photograph a finished meal to receive an estimated nutritional breakdown, adjust the portion size, review the details, and save it to your meal history. Track calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and other nutrients over time.
- You can also save supported nutrition information to Apple Health when you choose.

CREATE RECIPES FROM YOUR INGREDIENTS
• Add one or multiple ingredient photos
• Review and correct identified ingredients
• Choose from three personalized recipe ideas
• Customize servings, cooking time, cuisine, and pantry preferences
• Add dietary needs, allergies, dislikes, and available appliances
• Generate recipes in your preferred language

COOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Cook Mode guides you through each step while keeping the screen awake. Check off ingredients, start helpful cooking timers, receive timer notifications, and have instructions read aloud while your hands are busy.

UNDERSTAND YOUR NUTRITION
See today’s calorie and protein progress, review carbohydrates and fat, explore detailed nutrients and vitamins, and follow your recent nutrition trends. Your meal log keeps everything organized and easy to revisit.

PLAN AHEAD
Turn one ingredient-photo session into a personalized 3-, 5-, or 7-day dinner plan. Chef AI helps you make better use of what you already have while bringing more variety to your week.

MAKE EVERY RECIPE YOURS
Use Magic Edit to request changes in plain language. Make a recipe quicker, swap an ingredient, adjust the flavor, accommodate a dietary need, or correct a meal analysis.

YOUR PERSONAL RECIPE LIBRARY
Every generated recipe is automatically saved. Search your collection, mark favorites, add notes and tags, give recipes a rating, and keep track of the dishes you have cooked. You can also create shopping lists and find saved recipes through Spotlight.

SMARTER RECIPES FOR YOUR GOALS
- If you enable macro-aware recipes, Chef AI can use your remaining daily calorie and protein targets from Apple Health to tailor recipe suggestions. Your raw Health records are not sent to the AI service.
- Whether you are trying to use the ingredients in your refrigerator, organize your favorite recipes, plan several dinners, or better understand what is on your plate, Chef AI gives you practical help from the first photo to the final bite.

* AI-generated recipes and nutrition values are estimates and may be inaccurate. Always use your own judgment regarding food safety, allergens, dietary suitability, and nutritional needs. * 

Terms of Use: https://nanaasante.com/projects/chef-ai/terms/
Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI ingredient recognition from photos
- Personalized recipe suggestions
- Global cuisine exploration
- Detailed recipe guides
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Regular updates and feedback integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 months of unlimited recipes | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months of unlimited recipes | $123.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass for $20.99 | $20.99 | one-time |
| 6 Month Pass for $45.99 | $45.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pass for $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Pass for $10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Pass for $74.99 | $74.99 | one-time |
| 15 recipes for $0.99! | $0.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Chef.AI

### What is Chef.AI?

Chef.AI is an AI-powered culinary companion that helps you plan meals and discover recipes by scanning the ingredients you have. It revolutionizes home cooking by making meal preparation smoother and more innovative.

### How does Chef.AI recognize ingredients?

You can simply upload photos of the ingredients you have on hand, and Chef.AI's advanced AI technology will identify them for you, eliminating the need for manual typing.

### Does Chef.AI offer personalized recipe suggestions?

Yes, once your ingredients are recognized, Chef.AI suggests recipes tailored to your dietary preferences, available prep time, and the ingredients you have, ensuring delicious options for everyone.

### What kind of recipes can I find on Chef.AI?

Chef.AI allows you to explore recipes from around the world, including Italian, Indian, Mexican, and Japanese cuisines, helping you expand your cooking repertoire and embark on new culinary adventures.

### Is my data safe with Chef.AI?

Chef.AI is privacy-focused. Images you upload are used solely for recipe suggestions and are not stored or shared, ensuring your personal data remains protected.

### How often is Chef.AI updated?

Chef.AI is continuously improved with regular updates to introduce new features, refine existing ones, and add exciting recipes. The latest version is 4.0.0, last updated on 2024-09-26.

### What are the subscription options for Chef.AI?

Chef.AI offers subscription plans for unlimited recipes: 6 months for $79.99 and 12 months for $123.99. The app is free to download and use with these optional in-app purchases.

### What devices is Chef.AI available on?

Chef.AI is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.0 — 2026-07-20

Improved performance and bug fixes!

### 5.0.0 — 2026-07-13

Our biggest update in 2 years adds photo-to-recipe creation, Meal Recorder, nutrition tracking, meal plans, Cook Mode, smarter editing, and major improvements.

### 4.0.0 — 2024-09-26

Now able to record meals to Apple Health!
Bug fixes.

### 3.53.1 — 2024-09-10

fixing minor api bugs

### 3.53 — 2024-09-07

minor bug fixes and updates

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