Half Lemons: Recipe Generator

Half Lemons: Recipe Generator

Find recipes by ingredients

152 ratings
88 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 12, 2020
  • December 2, 2025
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Discover hundreds of creative recipes using only the ingredients you already have at home. This app acts as your digital pantry, helping you decide what to cook without needing extra trips to the store. Easily filter recipes by key ingredients and generate grocery lists for any missing items.

βœ“Ingredient-based recipe generation
βœ“Digital pantry tracking
βœ“Filter recipes by key ingredient
βœ“Automatic grocery list creation
βœ“Save favorite recipes
βœ“Always-on app screen during recipes
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What's New in Half Lemons

1.8.0

December 2, 2025

Sexy new animations while editing your Pantry.

Subscription plans

Unlimited Pro Access

Unlimited Pro Access

$0.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$19.99

Unlimited Pro Access

Unlimited Pro Access

User reviews

Lamb

This is easy and delicious

Not very robust

Was looking for a solution to replace Yummly when they shut down the app. This isn’t it. The recipe collection is lackluster.

Good idea, not accomplised

Its computer programming is as bad as their English.
Nice idea, really lovely goals, but their command of computering is close to Zero. I can imagine a nice 10-year-old boy (not a native speaker of English) creating his first app. If so, it is a great achievement.
As an app, I am afraid, it is merely an attempt.
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Ruined by subscription model

I was one of the earliest users of this app, and the app was one of my staples in the kitchen. However most of the features have become paid and I cannot even save my pantry for free anymore. I wish there was a way to revert the update and go back to the older version As such, the free version of this app is of no use anymore and I cannot recommend it to anyone.

I understand that server costs need to be paid, but this shouldn’t be at the cost of features experienced by old users. Perhaps make new features paid but don’t ruin the original experience
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Always wanted an app for this!

Absolutely love this app. Chef kiss! Highly recommend.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App stuck on false 'no internet connection' error

Bug

Search returns irrelevant results (e.g., only French fries)

Bug

App crashes or freezes on startup

Bug

Pantry feature no longer functional after updates

Bug

Inconsistent recipe suggestions despite ingredient input

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

Multi-language support (Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, French)

Feature

Account sharing for families and partners

Feature

Star/rating system for recipes

Feature

Recipe favoriting and saving functionality

Feature

Cloud sync across multiple devices (iPhone, iPad)

Feature

Expanded ingredient database with more variety

Feature

Alternative login methods beyond Apple ID

Feature

Search functionality for pantry ingredients

Feature

Donation/tip jar option

Feature

Expanded Asian produce and recipe options

Feature

Regional ingredient name variations (e.g., arugula/rocket)

Feature

FAQ

What does Half Lemons do?

Half Lemons is a recipe app that generates recipes based on the ingredients you have in your home. It helps you decide what to cook, prevents food waste, and eliminates the need for extra grocery trips by suggesting meals you can make with what's on hand.

How does the digital pantry feature work?

The app allows you to easily input the ingredients you have at home using a tap interface. It then keeps track of these ingredients for you, making it simple to see what you have available for meal planning and recipe generation.

Can I filter recipes by specific ingredients?

Yes, you can filter recipes by key ingredients. This is useful if you want to use up a particular item you have, like chicken thighs or fresh cilantro, ensuring you find recipes that utilize those specific items.

Is Half Lemons free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. This model allows users to access core features without upfront cost, with additional benefits available through optional purchases.

What kind of recipes can I find?

You can find hundreds of creative recipes that are guaranteed to be makeable with the ingredients you have. All recipes are hand-picked, have at least a 4-star rating, and are sourced from popular and reputable food bloggers and publications.