# Chow - Personal Cookbook — Save and Share Recipes

> Personal cookbook for saving, cooking, and sharing recipes with meal planning and shopping lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Cameron Mara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chow-personal-cookbook/id6761638005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cameron Mara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890583477)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.2 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chow-personal-cookbook/id6761638005/reviews.md

## What is Chow?

Chow is where you collect, cook, and share the recipes you actually make. Save your own recipes, discover what your friends are cooking, and turn any of it into a week of meals with a shopping list that builds itself.

Build your recipe box
- Create recipes by hand, or import them instantly from a website link
- Scale any recipe up or down (¼× to 10×) with quantities and units adjusted automatically
- Built-in cook timers so you can follow along hands-free

Cook with friends
- Follow friends and creators to see what they're making
- An activity feed keeps you up to date on new recipes and updates
- Choose who sees each recipe: public, friends-only, or private

Plan your week
- Drag recipes onto a weekly meal planner
- Generate a combined shopping list from everything you've planned
- Check items off as you shop

Whether you're saving a link before it disappears, planning dinners for the week, or sharing your favorites with friends, Chow keeps your cooking life in one place.

Available on iPhone, iPad, and the web.

## Key features

- Save recipes from web links or manually
- Automatically scale recipes
- Built-in hands-free cook timers
- Follow friends and see their recipes
- Weekly meal planner
- Generate combined shopping lists


## Frequently asked questions about Chow

### How do I add recipes to Chow?

You can add recipes to Chow by importing them directly from a website link or by creating them manually within the app. This makes it easy to build your digital cookbook with all your favorite dishes.

### Can Chow help me plan my meals?

Yes, Chow features a weekly meal planner where you can drag and drop recipes. It also automatically generates a combined shopping list based on your planned meals, making grocery shopping more efficient.

### Does Chow adjust recipe quantities?

Absolutely. Chow allows you to scale any recipe up or down, from ¼× to 10×, with automatic adjustments to quantities and units. This is perfect for cooking for different numbers of people.

### Can I share recipes with friends on Chow?

Yes, you can follow friends and creators to see what they are cooking. You can also choose the privacy for each recipe you add, making them public, friends-only, or private.

### Does Chow have ads?

No, Chow does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users to manage their recipes and meal plans.

### What devices is Chow available on?

Chow is currently available on iPhone, iPad, and the web. This allows you to access your recipes and meal plans across multiple platforms.

### How often is Chow updated?

Chow was last updated on August 21, 2026, with version 1.0.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Chow?

Chow has an age rating of 12+. This means it is considered suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-21

Added the ability to sign in with Apple and Google, rather than creating an email account. Existing accounts with matching email addresses will be linked.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-15

No release notes.

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