# Countertop: Cook Hands-Free — Recipes, timers, grocery lists

> Hands-free cooking companion with recipes, timers, and grocery list management. (iPhone/iPad app by Brandon Pavlovich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countertop-cook-hands-free/id6825395922 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brandon Pavlovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/6825395924)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 27.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Countertop?

Countertop is the cooking companion that keeps up with you. Open a recipe and it reads like a real cookbook, with ingredients on one page and the method on the other. Stand iPhone Duo on the counter and it switches to big, glanceable steps. Start a timer and it appears on your Apple Watch, taps your wrist quietly while you're wearing it, and rings on your iPhone if you take the watch off.

COOK HANDS-FREE
- Say "Hey Siri, Countertop next step" or "start the timer and move on," or turn on hands-free voice and skip "Hey Siri" entirely.
- Timers are found in every step and start with a tap. They ring even when your iPhone is on silent, and show on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island and on iPhone Duo's outer display.
- Every step shows which pan, pot or bowl to use, and what size.

OVER 1,000 RECIPES
- Countertop originals plus public-domain recipes from USDA MyPlate Kitchen, with real ratings from home cooks.
- Filter by cuisine, diet, protein, cooking method, time and difficulty.
- Nutrition estimates for every serving.

SAVE RECIPES FROM ANYWHERE
- Share a TikTok, Instagram post or recipe website to Countertop and it becomes a clean recipe with no ads and no life story.
- Scan a recipe card, dictate a family recipe, or type it in.

USE WHAT YOU HAVE
- Snap a photo of your fridge, say what's in the pantry, or type it. Countertop finds recipes you can make right now. With Countertop Plus, Apple Intelligence writes new ones on your iPhone.

PLAN AND SHOP
- Plan the week, and your grocery list builds itself, sorted by aisle and rounded to real package sizes.
- Send your whole list to Kroger stores like Fry's and fill your cart in one step, or open each item at Walmart.
- Share one plan and grocery list with your household through iCloud.

WIDGETS, LIVE ACTIVITIES AND APPLE WATCH
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for what's cooking, tonight's dinner, this week and your grocery list.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
- No ads, no tracking, no Countertop account. Your kitchen syncs through your own iCloud.

COUNTERTOP PLUS
Everything above is free, including the full library, cook mode, timers, Siri, widgets, nutrition and your grocery list, plus up to 25 recipes of your own. Countertop Plus adds:
- Apple Intelligence recipe creation
- Unlimited recipes of your own
- Household sharing
- Silent Apple Watch alarms
- Every theme

Plans are $5.99 a month or $39.99 a year, each with your first month free, or $99.99 once for lifetime access. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the period.

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

## Key features

- Hands-free voice control
- Step-by-step recipe guidance
- Integrated timers with Apple Watch support
- Recipe discovery based on available ingredients
- Automated grocery list generation
- Save recipes from any source

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countertop Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Countertop Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countertop Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Is Countertop safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Countertop.

## Is Countertop legit?

Countertop: Cook Hands-Free has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Countertop is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Countertop

### Does Countertop have ads?

No, Countertop is private by design and does not contain ads. It also does not require a Countertop account and syncs your kitchen through your own iCloud.

### What devices does Countertop support?

Countertop is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering a seamless experience across your Apple ecosystem.

### How much does Countertop Plus cost?

Countertop Plus offers monthly ($5.99/month) or yearly ($39.99/year) subscriptions, both with a one-month free trial. A lifetime access option is also available for $99.99.

### Can I cancel my Countertop Plus subscription?

Yes, subscriptions renew automatically and can be canceled in your device's Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.

### What age rating is Countertop?

Countertop has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for older children and adults.

### How often is Countertop updated?

The app was last updated on October 27, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely continue to enhance features and recipes.

### Can I share my grocery list with others using Countertop?

Yes, with Countertop Plus, you can share your meal plans and grocery lists with your household members through iCloud.

### What makes Countertop's recipe saving unique?

Countertop allows you to save recipes from various sources like TikTok, Instagram, or websites, converting them into a clean format without ads or extra text. You can also scan recipe cards or dictate family recipes.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-27

No release notes.

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