# Cook: Cooklang recipe app — Cooklang client recipe app

> Cooklang recipe organizer with structured recipes and smart shopping lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexey Dubovskoy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cook-cooklang-recipe-app/id1598799259 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexey Dubovskoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558464663)
- Category: Food & Drink, Shopping
- Price: Free (on sale, was $11.99)
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cook-cooklang-recipe-app/id1598799259/reviews.md

## What is Cook?

Cook: Cooklang format recipe app – Lossless Recipes

Most recipe apps strip away the details that make recipes actually work. Cook preserves everything by using Cooklang recipe format based on text files.

Capture How Recipes Really Work
Real recipes have structure. A pie has a crust and a filling. Bread has preferments. Sauces get referenced across dishes. Cook handles all of it:

- Sections – Keep dough, filling, frosting, and garnish organized as distinct parts of one recipe
- Recipe references – Link to your pizza dough from your pizza recipe instead of copying it everywhere
- Shorthand preparations – Write "onion, diced" once and the app understands both the ingredient and the prep
- Notes and metadata – Oven temps, timing cues, source attribution—nothing gets lost

Shopping Lists That Match How You Shop
Group ingredients your way: by store section, by recipe component, or by store. Cooklang builds your list automatically and lets you configure the groupings to fit your routine.

Your Recipes, Your Files
Cook runs on Cooklang, an open-source plain text format. Create recipes on desktop, sync via iCloud, CookCloud, or any sync app. Works offline. No lock-in—your recipes stay yours forever.

- Organize in folders
- Scale by servings, multiplier, or ingredient ratio
- Share and export freely

Download and start building a recipe collection that captures how you actually cook.

## Key features

- Structured recipe organization
- Recipe cross-referencing
- Automatic shopping list generation
- Customizable shopping list groupings
- Offline recipe access
- Recipe scaling by servings or ratio
- Plain text recipe format

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cook-cooklang-recipe-app/id1598799259/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Additional basic features

*2026-04-26*

It would be nice if we could do simple CRUD. The feeding in videos with the AI stuff is cool, but it still doesn’t have the basic CRUD options. Right now I’m forced with using Apple shortcuts/Files to add recipes and photos so it’ll be nice if we could do that and then also if the shopping list could be outputted into a file as well that we can pass through that would be great. Also the ability to re-categorize make folders move around folders. Other than that, it’s a pretty good app.

### 4/5 — Different folder.

*2023-08-30*

It would be great if the app allows to store the recipes outside of a default folder on iCloud. It crashes at the first startup multiple times but I hope it is resolved once the config files are set up.

### 1/5 — Using this app deleted my files.

*2022-08-28*

I tapped remove on a recipe to take it out of my shopping list and it’s now gone from iCloud. The whole .cook file has been deleted. Removing this app from my devices and asking for a refund.

**Developer response:** Hi batsquatch47

I'm very sorry that your file was deleted. I can imagine how it is frustrating for you. Thank you for requesting a refund. I just wanted to note that CooklangApp is a read-only app and we rely on Apple infrastructure for iCloud synchronisation. 

If you don't mind helping us, could you please send us more details on hello@cooklang.org  about the context so we can try to reproduce that dreadful situation? What version of Mac and iOS do you use? How many (approximately) recipes do you have? Can you recall a few steps before this file disappear? Do you use only Mac and an iOS device or you have more?

This information would greatly help us with identifying the issue.

Thank you for your help
-Alexey

## Frequently asked questions about Cook

### What is Cook's recipe format?

Cook uses the Cooklang format, which is an open-source plain text format. This ensures your recipes are always yours and can be accessed offline or with other compatible applications without vendor lock-in.

### How does Cook organize recipes?

Cook allows you to organize recipes with distinct sections like dough, filling, or frosting. It also supports recipe references, letting you link to other recipes (e.g., pizza dough from a pizza recipe) instead of duplicating content.

### Can Cook generate shopping lists?

Yes, Cook automatically builds shopping lists from your recipes. You can configure these lists to group ingredients by store section, recipe component, or even by store, making your shopping more efficient.

### Does Cook work offline?

Yes, Cook works offline. Since recipes are stored in plain text files and can be synced via iCloud, CookCloud, or other sync apps, you can access and manage your recipes even without an internet connection.

### How can I share or export recipes from Cook?

Cook allows you to share and export your recipes freely. Because they are in the plain text Cooklang format, they are easily transferable and usable across different platforms and applications.

### What devices does Cook support?

Cook is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work seamlessly across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Cook updated?

The latest version of Cook is 0.7.3, last updated on March 24, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, the frequency of future updates is not specified.

### What is the user rating for Cook?

Cook has a rating of 3.8 stars based on 5 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.9.0 — 2026-07-16

- Meal plan support

### 0.8.0 — 2026-06-11

- separated CookCloud sync from login
- new onboarding experience

### 0.7.5 — 2026-04-21

- cross-platform shopping list

### 0.7.4 — 2026-04-07

- fixes translations

### 0.7.3 — 2026-03-24

- translations for other languages: German, Spanish, French and Portuguese
- improvements to recipe clipping

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