# ChefCal: AI Meal Assistant — Grocery, Meal Planner and more

> AI meal planner, grocery list generator, and fridge inventory manager. (iPhone/iPad app by Youda Tech.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefcal-ai-meal-assistant/id6651850261 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Youda Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896513459)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefcal-ai-meal-assistant/id6651850261/reviews.md

## What is ChefCal?

ChefCal: Your AI Meal Assistant

Tired of wondering "what should I eat today," "what's left in my fridge," or "grocery shopping is such a hassle"?
ChefCal uses AI to help you manage recipes, grocery, meal plans, and shopping lists — everything you need for your daily meals, all in one app.

# Key Features
- ChefAI
Not sure what to eat? Just ask. ChefAI is your personal meal assistant:

· Get recipe recommendations with a single sentence — and add them straight to your meal plan
· Snap a photo and your ingredients are automatically added to your fridge inventory
· Find out what you can cook right now based on what's in stock
· Send it a recipe screenshot and it will organize and save it to your recipe collection

It doesn't just answer questions — it directly manages your recipes, grocery, meal plans, and shopping lists for you.

- Fridge Management
Add ingredients with just a photo and check your inventory anytime. Smart reminders alert you to ingredients about to expire, so you use up what you have first.

- Meal Planning
Tell the AI your preferences and it will plan your daily meals — no more stressing over what to eat. The calendar view lays everything out clearly: what to eat and what to buy, all planned ahead.

- Smart Shopping List
Automatically generates a shopping list based on your meal plan and fridge inventory — exactly what to buy and how much, reducing missed and duplicate purchases. Supports Dynamic Island and Live Activities, allowing you to check your list while shopping without switching apps.

- Recipe Keeper
Send recipe screenshots, text, or videos to the AI and it will organize and save them automatically — or have the AI generate recipes tailored to your needs. Easily collect your favorite recipes and keep all your culinary inspirations in one place.

- Nutrition Tracking
Every recipe is automatically analyzed for calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Combined with your meal plan, you can see at a glance how much you've eaten each day and whether your nutrition is balanced. Calories can also be split per serving based on the number of people.

# Auto-Renewal Subscription Description
1. Subscription Services:
   a). Pro Plan: Monthly Auto-Renewal (1 month), Annual Auto-Renewal (12 months)
2. Auto-Renewal:
   The subscription will automatically renew 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. The payment will be charged to the Apple account, and the membership validity will be extended accordingly.
3. Cancellation:
   To cancel the subscription, manually open iOS "Settings," go to "Apple Account," click "Subscriptions," and select "ChefCal" to cancel. If the cancellation is not completed at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period, the subscription will automatically renew.
4. Service Agreements:
   a). ChefCal Terms of Service (including auto-renewal subscription terms): https://chefcal.app/en/terms-of-service
   b). EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
5. Privacy Policy: https://chefcal.app/en/privacy-policy

Click to download and start your delicious journey!

## Key features

- AI-powered meal planning
- Smart shopping list generation
- Fridge inventory management
- Personalized recipe recommendations
- Recipe import and keeper
- Ingredient expiration reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Salt Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plus Plan Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plus Plan Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Plus Pack | $6.49 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefcal-ai-meal-assistant/id6651850261/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 为啥iPhone和ipad上的数据不同步？

*2026-08-02*

Ipad上做的购物清单，ipad已经成功导入冰箱了。转到iPhone上就没同步

**Developer response:** 您好，请确认是否登录了同一个大厨账户，同一账户之间数据是同步的，如果仍然无法同步，请随时联系我们，我们非常重视您的体验！

### 5/5 — 非常好用

*2026-01-03*

非常的详细，很好用

**Developer response:** 感谢您的喜欢，我们会更加努力带给大家更多好用的新功能！如果您有任何建议或想要的功能，欢迎随时告诉我们！

### 4/5 — 希望能推出一些人工审核的经典菜谱

*2025-05-16*

AI功能没那么好用，有些食材和烹饪方式很不靠谱。导入购买食材的功能很棒！另外希望菜谱能做一下分类。

**Developer response:** 感谢您的使用和反馈！我们会继续努力改进 AI 对食材与做法的理解，提升使用体验。也很高兴您觉得导入购买食材的功能好用，其实它正是我们 AI 功能的一部分，后续还会推出更多智能又实用的 AI 功能～菜谱相关的建议也记下啦，我们会持续完善菜谱数据的补充、整理和分类，再次感谢您的支持！

### 1/5 — 需要手机号才能登录

*2024-12-26*

不是哥们，你这软件还得绑定手机号，制定饮食计划还要用手机号，我可去你的吧

**Developer response:** 您好，非常感谢您的反馈！我们理解您对绑定手机号的顾虑。这是为了保障您的账户安全，防止数据丢失。如果您有其他建议或需要帮助，请随时联系我们，我们非常重视您的体验！

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-12-26*

Good app. Thank you

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support! We're glad you like it. 😊 If you have any suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to let us know!

### 5/5 — 很好用！

*2024-12-17*

每次囤一周菜，安排一周菜谱，再按清单买菜，非常方便！

**Developer response:** 感谢您的支持，我们会更加努力带给大家更多好用的新功能！如果您有任何建议或想要的功能，欢迎随时告诉我们！

### 5/5 — 很喜欢菜谱功能

*2024-12-17*

App的界面很干净简洁，菜谱功能特别棒，期待能有更多更新

**Developer response:** 感谢您的支持，我们会更加努力带给大家更多好用的新功能！如果您有任何建议或想要的功能，欢迎随时告诉我们！

### 5/5 — 吃饭就用它！！

*2024-12-16*

非常好用的菜单智能管理，还可以ai生成，很不错

**Developer response:** 感谢您的支持，我们会更加努力带给大家更多好用的新功能！如果您有任何建议或想要的功能，欢迎随时告诉我们！

### 5/5 — 很棒的储食体验

*2024-12-16*

一到该吃啥就慌不择路，现在通过app就可以提前规划该吃什么准备什么，很好的使用体验

**Developer response:** 感谢您的支持，我们会更加努力带给大家更多好用的新功能！如果您有任何建议或想要的功能，欢迎随时告诉我们！

### 5/5 — 可以的

*2024-12-16*

挺好用的

**Developer response:** 感谢您的支持，我们会更加努力带给大家更多好用的新功能！如果您有任何建议或想要的功能，欢迎随时告诉我们！

## Frequently asked questions about ChefCal

### Does ChefCal have ads?

Yes, ChefCal contains advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available for enhanced features.

### What are the subscription options for ChefCal?

ChefCal offers a 'Plus Plan' and a 'Pro Plan', available on a monthly or annual basis. Both plans include a 1-month free trial. Pricing starts at $1.99/month for the Plus Plan and $3.99/month for the Pro Plan.

### How do I cancel my ChefCal subscription?

To cancel your subscription, navigate to your iOS 'Settings', tap on your 'Apple Account', select 'Subscriptions', and then choose 'ChefCal' to manage or cancel your membership. Ensure cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the billing period ends to avoid renewal.

### What devices is ChefCal compatible with?

ChefCal is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to run on iOS devices.

### How often is ChefCal updated?

ChefCal was last updated on March 23, 2026, with version 2.2.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for ChefCal?

ChefCal has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically assigned due to content that may not be suitable for younger audiences.

### How does ChefCal's AI help with cooking?

ChefCal's AI, ChefAI, acts as a personal meal assistant. It can help manage meals, recommend recipes based on your preferences and available ingredients, and even generate recipes with a single click.

### Can ChefCal help me manage my groceries and fridge contents?

Yes, ChefCal automatically generates smart shopping lists based on your meal plan and fridge inventory, ensuring you buy only what you need. It also allows you to add purchased ingredients to your fridge management, track inventory, and receive reminders for items nearing expiration to reduce food waste.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2026-08-16

- Fully optimized the AI chat experience
- Improved various details for a smoother experience
- Fixed some known issues

### 2.3.1 — 2026-04-21

Major Update: All basic features are now FREE
You can now use the following features for free: fridge inventory, meal planning, grocery list, and recipe management

This update also includes:
- Added fridge inventory widget
- Multi-select batch delete in category management
- Various performance and UX improvements

### 2.3.0 — 2026-04-19

Major Update: All basic features are now FREE
You can now use the following features for free: fridge inventory, meal planning, grocery list, and recipe management

This update also includes:
- Added fridge inventory widget
- Multi-select batch delete in category management
- Various performance and UX improvements

### 2.2.0 — 2026-03-23

Fixed some known issues

### 2.1.2 — 2026-02-01

Recipes support uploading step-by-step images
Fixed some known issues

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