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This app helps culinary professionals and businesses calculate the exact cost of recipes, sub-recipes, and menus. It offers real-time cost cascading, menu engineering tools, and back-office management features. Designed for privacy, it syncs across Apple devices and operates offline.
What's New in Food Cost & Recipes
3.1.4
August 6, 2026
Reliability and clarity improvements. • Smoother subscription and Restore Purchases handling across your devices. • Clearer guidance when a plan limit affects a save. • Save and limit messages now available in every language Plate Pro supports.
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Plate Pro Monthly
Unlocks all features to Plate Pro. Billed monthly
In-App Purchases
$299.99
Plate Pro Outright
Purchase to keep
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FAQ
What is Plate Pro?
Plate Pro is a business application designed to calculate the precise cost of recipes, sub-recipes, and menus. It provides real-time cost updates, menu engineering insights, and back-office management features for culinary professionals and businesses.
How does Plate Pro handle pricing?
Plate Pro offers a free version with in-app purchases for full functionality. Subscription plans include Plate Pro Monthly at $19.99, Plate Pro Quarterly at $49.99, and Plate Pro Yearly at $159.99.
Does Plate Pro have ads?
No, Plate Pro does not contain advertisements. The application is designed to be ad-free, focusing on providing a seamless user experience for its business-oriented features.
What devices is Plate Pro available on?
Plate Pro is natively available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices. It utilizes iCloud sync to ensure your data is consistent across all your Apple devices.
How often is Plate Pro updated?
The latest version of Plate Pro is 3.1.1, which was last updated on July 1, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and add new features.
Is Plate Pro suitable for beginners?
Yes, Plate Pro is designed for culinary students and independent food operators, indicating it can be used by those new to professional food costing. It aims to simplify complex calculations without requiring spreadsheets.
What are the benefits of the subscription plans for Plate Pro?
The subscription plans unlock the full kitchen functionality of Plate Pro. While the app starts free, subscribing provides access to all advanced features for comprehensive cost management and menu engineering.
How does Plate Pro ensure user privacy?
Plate Pro is private by design, meaning it does not require an account and the developer collects no user data. Your financial and recipe information stays on your device and within your private iCloud.





