# Dishlist - Recipe & Meal Plan — Save, Cook & Plan Group Meals

> Recipe organizer, meal planner, and smart shopping list creator with AI extraction. (iPhone/iPad app by Out Of Office Outdoors LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishlist-recipe-and-meal-plan/id6757651286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Out Of Office Outdoors LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866052613)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishlist-recipe-and-meal-plan/id6757651286/reviews.md

## What is Dishlist?

Every recipe in one place.

Dishlist is the recipe app that finally solves recipe chaos. Save recipes from anywhere—websites, Instagram, TikTok, cookbooks, or handwritten cards—and cook them with confidence using our step-by-step cook mode.

CAPTURE RECIPES FROM ANYWHERE
- Paste any recipe URL and we'll extract ingredients, steps, and timers automatically
- Take a photo of a cookbook page or screenshot an Instagram recipe
- AI-powered extraction handles complex layouts with 95% accuracy
- Share directly from Safari, Instagram, or any app
- Create recipes manually with our simple editor

COOK MODE
- Full-screen step-by-step instructions
- Built-in timers that work even when your phone is locked
- Pulsing visual alerts when timers complete—perfect for noisy kitchens
- Ingredient checklist to track what you've prepped
- Keep your screen awake while cooking

ORGANIZE YOUR WAY
- Tag recipes with cuisine, meal type, dietary info, and cooking method
- Color-coded dietary badges (GF, Vegetarian) on recipe cards
- Create collections like "Weeknight Dinners" or "Kid Favorites"
- Filter by time, favorites, or any category
- Customizable quick filter chips for one-tap access

SMART SHOPPING LIST
- Add ingredients from any recipe with one tap
- Smart quantity combining (no duplicate "2 cups flour" entries)
- Organized by grocery aisle for efficient shopping
- Export to Apple Reminders for Apple Watch access
- Family sharing through shared Reminders lists
- Siri integration: "Hey Siri, add milk to my Dishlist"

MEAL PLANNING
- Plan meals for any date range
- Assign family members to cook specific meals
- Track costs and split expenses
- Generate shopping lists from your meal plan
- Sync meal plans to Apple Calendar automatically

APPLE ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATION
- Sync meal plans to Apple Calendar with automatic event creation
- Export shopping lists to Apple Reminders
- Apple Watch access through Reminders sync
- Siri support for shopping list management
- iCloud sync across all your devices

DISCOVER 400+ RECIPES
- Browse our curated collection of family-tested recipes
- Filter by cuisine, cooking method, or dietary needs
- Cook directly from Discover—no saving required
- Save favorites to your personal library

AI-POWERED IMPORT (Optional $4.99 Upgrade)
- 95% extraction accuracy from any photo
- Handles Instagram carousels and multi-column layouts
- Detects timers automatically from recipe text
- Identifies ingredient sections (sauces, fillings, etc.)
- Try 5 free AI imports before deciding

Privacy-focused. No account required. Your recipes sync via iCloud and never leave your devices.

Questions? Feedback? We'd love to hear from you at hello@getdishlist.app

## Key features

- Capture recipes from any source
- AI-powered recipe extraction
- Step-by-step cook mode with timers
- Smart shopping list generation
- Integrated meal planning
- Apple ecosystem integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dishlist Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dishlist-recipe-and-meal-plan/id6757651286/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow

*2026-01-25*

This recipe app is so well thought out. I’ve shared it with all my friends!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much. It means a lot that you've shared it with friends; that's the best compliment an indie app can get. If you or your friends ever have feature ideas, I'm all ears. Happy cooking!

## Frequently asked questions about Dishlist

### How does Dishlist extract recipes?

Dishlist uses AI-powered extraction to automatically pull ingredients, steps, and timers from recipe URLs, photos, or screenshots with 95% accuracy. It can handle complex layouts and even detect timers within the text.

### Can I use Dishlist offline?

While recipe extraction and meal planning may require an internet connection, once recipes are saved, you can access them and use the cook mode features, including built-in timers, even when your phone is locked or offline.

### What are the AI-powered import features in Dishlist?

The optional $4.99 upgrade offers AI-powered import with 95% extraction accuracy from photos, handling complex layouts like Instagram carousels. It also automatically detects timers and identifies ingredient sections.

### How does Dishlist handle shopping lists?

You can add ingredients from any recipe with one tap, and Dishlist intelligently combines quantities to avoid duplicates. The list is organized by grocery aisle and can be exported to Apple Reminders for Apple Watch access and Siri integration.

### Does Dishlist have ads?

No, Dishlist does not contain advertisements. The app is privacy-focused and does not require an account, with your recipes syncing via iCloud and staying on your devices.

### What Apple integrations does Dishlist offer?

Dishlist syncs meal plans to Apple Calendar, exports shopping lists to Apple Reminders for Apple Watch access, and supports Siri for shopping list management. iCloud sync ensures your data is available across all your Apple devices.

### How often is Dishlist updated?

The latest version of Dishlist is 1.4, which was last updated on February 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the user rating for Dishlist?

Dishlist has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on 1 rating. This indicates a highly positive initial reception from its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-02-17

-Milestone celebrations when you save and cook recipes
-Faster AI recipe scanning with parallel image processing
-Smarter AI extraction that handles messy screenshots better
-Fixed AI trial messaging so free scans aren't wasted on failures
-AI toast now shows what was found (sections, timers, tags)

### 1.3 — 2026-02-08

Bug Fixes & Performance

• Fixed an issue where ingredient checkmarks in Cook Mode would reset when switching between instructions and ingredients. Your checked items now stay crossed off throughout your cooking session.

• Improved scrolling and search performance for large recipe libraries — search results, filter counts, and recipe cards all render faster.

• Fixed 38 family recipes in the Discover catalog that had missing ingredients or steps, and corrected 8 broken recipe source links.

### 1.2 — 2026-01-26

Recipe Categories & Tags 
Organize your recipes your way! Add cuisine type (Italian, Mexican, Asian...), meal type (Breakfast, Dinner...), dietary tags (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free...), and cooking method (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot...) to any recipe. Dietary tags show as color-coded badges on recipe cards, and categories power the advanced filter system.

Apple Calendar Sync 
Your meal plans now sync directly to Apple Calendar! Each meal appears as a calendar event with the recipe name, cooking times, ingredients, and a link back to Dishlist. Set your preferred meal times in Settings and never forget what you planned to cook.

Export to Apple Reminders 
Take your shopping list anywhere! Export to Reminders for Apple Watch access, family sharing, and Siri support. Items include aisle emojis and quantities. Check items off in Reminders, then sync them back to Dishlist with one tap.

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2026-01-20

Cook Mode Timer Improvements 
- iPad: Timers now display at the bottom of the screen - no more covering your ingredients!
- iPhone: Timers integrated into the ingredients panel header when drawer is open
- New timer completion animation with pulsing green border - never miss a timer in a noisy kitchen

Recipe Editor Enhancements 
- New ingredient reordering - tap the drag handle to reveal move buttons
- Insert ingredients at any position with the new "+" buttons
- Move ingredients between sections seamlessly

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-01-16

No release notes.

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