# Food Simp: Cook by Ingredients

> Recipe discovery and meal planning based on available ingredients to reduce food waste. (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Petkovski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-simp-cook-by-ingredients/id6449068383 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladimir Petkovski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687607166)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-simp-cook-by-ingredients/id6449068383/reviews.md

## What is Food Simp?

Cut down on food waste by cooking with what you already have. Food Simp recommends recipes by ingredients from your pantry, plans your week, and builds smart grocery lists - fast.

What you can do
- Find recipes by ingredients you have at home (no last-minute store runs)
- Plan meals for the week in minutes
- Turn missing ingredients into a tidy grocery list
- Personalize for vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, and more
- Get dinner ideas that fit your pantry and preferences
- Save time and money with fewer wasted ingredients

Why people love it
- Simple, clean, and fast to use
- New free recipes added monthly
- Helps reduce food waste

Subscriptions
Food Simp offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Account Settings after purchase. Any free trial converts to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends.

Privacy Policy: https://foodsimp.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://foodsimp.com/terms-conditions

## Key features

- Recipe recommendations by ingredients
- Weekly meal planning
- Smart grocery list generation
- Dietary personalization (vegan, keto, etc.)
- Reduces food waste
- Saves time and money

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-simp-cook-by-ingredients/id6449068383/reviews.md

### 1/5 — “Email verification required”

*2025-11-28*

This popup keeps saying this even though it gives me no way in the app to verify my email, nor does it send me an email.

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2025-11-24*

The recipe I have on Pinterest is trying to make me open this app, well when I open the app it doesn't pop up and when I try searching for the recipe it doesn't exist on the app, this is the worst thing I've ever experienced on cooking apps and it either needs to be fixed or taken off the market completely

### 1/5 — Needs email verification without sending an email

*2025-10-30*

The app is not usable since it constantly asks you verify email. However no email has been sent to verify it. I tried bypassing it to just search recipes, but to no avail.

### 1/5 — Missing recipes

*2025-10-09*

Any time I see a recipes advertised and I click on them and it takes me to this app and I go to the app and I can never find the recipe that was advertised that I’m looking for.

### 4/5 — Can’t login ):

*2025-09-13*

The app has amazing recipes, but I simply can’t login or make an account that works. And when I try to make an account with an email I already tried before it says that I already have an account, but then doesn’t let me login, and I am sad because I was really excited to use this app.

### 2/5 — Website works. App does not

*2025-09-02*

I quite literally cannot use the app logged in. No error message or help button appears when I attempt to log in it just simply does nothing. No customer support response.

### 1/5 — No bread recipe, just another ad

*2025-08-30*

So tired of Pinterest listing photos to get to ads instead of the recipe.
This is just wrong Pinterest and many of us do not like where you are heading.

### 2/5 — Dan G

*2025-06-13*

Failed Recipes: I have encountered several recipes from this site on Pinterest that are not even on this application. Frog Balls are said to be pickled cabbage heads but that is not anywhere on this application. If it isn’t on the app, don’t use  this app that doesn’t actually have recipes that are mentioned.

### 1/5 — They betrayed my trust

*2025-06-09*

I saved a really delicious looking recipe recently on Pinterest thinking I’d return to it later to make the dish. To my disappointment, it linked to an app download for this page. Ok, fine you got me with your stupid spammy marketing, but what I won’t tolerate is not being able to find the dish on the stupid app later when I want to make it. You get no love from me.

### 5/5 — French bread

*2025-04-19*

Easy too make

## Frequently asked questions about Food Simp

### How does Food Simp help reduce food waste?

Food Simp helps reduce food waste by suggesting recipes based on the ingredients you already have in your pantry. This minimizes the need for last-minute grocery runs and prevents ingredients from expiring before they can be used.

### What dietary preferences can Food Simp accommodate?

Food Simp can be personalized for a variety of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, and dairy-free options. This ensures you can find recipes that fit your specific lifestyle and health goals.

### Does Food Simp offer a free trial for its subscriptions?

Yes, Food Simp offers a 7-day free trial for both its monthly and yearly subscription plans. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged.

### How often are new recipes added to Food Simp?

New free recipes are added to Food Simp on a monthly basis. This ensures a continuous stream of fresh meal ideas to keep your cooking exciting.

### What devices does Food Simp support?

Food Simp is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on December 13, 2025, with version 2.1.2.

### What is the user rating for Food Simp?

Food Simp has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 12 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception.

### Is Food Simp suitable for younger users?

Food Simp has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is appropriate for users aged 12 and older. The app focuses on practical meal planning and recipe discovery.

### What are the subscription costs for Food Simp?

Food Simp offers a Monthly Subscription for $1.99 per month and a Yearly Subscription for $14.99 per year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### Food Simp 2.1.2 — 2025-12-13

- Faster Recipes & Pantry: improved loading so lists feel more responsive
- Tonight: more reliable suggestions based on your pantry and preferences
- Fixed several crashes and bugs for a smoother experience

### Food Simp 2.1.1 — 2025-10-30

- Seamless email verification: links now verify instantly whether opened in Mail, Safari, or the app.
- Faster, safer password resets: reset links open directly in the app with your secure token.
- More reliable deep‑link handling across iOS and web.
- Performance and stability improvements.

### Food Simp 2.1.0 — 2025-10-07

Performance optimizations, UI polish, and minor bug fixes.
Pull‑to‑refresh now completes after content loads, smoother pagination, and consistent “Move to top.”

### Food Simp 2.0.5 — 2025-09-22

Bug fixes

### Food Simp 2.0.4 — 2025-09-17

Improved Google sign-in reliability
Smoother email signup verification
Faster grocery list and pantry updates
Bug fixes and performance improvements

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