# Hey Maëlle! — AI Recipes for Food Allergies

> AI recipe generator and scanner with automatic food allergy protection. (iPhone/iPad app by AnduStar, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-maelle/id6760859802 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AnduStar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886566793)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 50 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-maelle/id6760859802/reviews.md

## What is Hey Maëlle!?

COOK WITH CONFIDENCE. EVERY RECIPE, EVERY TIME.

Hey Maëlle! is the AI-powered recipe app built for the 32 million Americans living with food allergies. Set your allergens once and every recipe is automatically safe — whether AI-generated or scanned from a cookbook.

ALLERGEN PROTECTION THAT NEVER SLEEPS
— Tracks 16 allergens: Big 9 plus gluten, celery, mustard, lupin, molluscs, sulphites, and corn
— Hidden allergen detection catches ingredients like casein, whey, and modified food starch
— Server-side safety checking validates every recipe before you see it
— 20+ dietary preferences: keto, vegan, halal, kosher, paleo, Mediterranean, DASH, and more

SNAP A COOKBOOK. DIGITIZE A RECIPE.
Nothing else does this. Point your camera at any cookbook page, handwritten recipe card, or PDF and Chef Maëlle digitizes it instantly. Every scanned recipe gets:
— Automatic allergen detection and warnings
— Complete nutritional information
— Step-by-step guided cooking instructions
— Saved to your collection forever

No more cookbooks gathering dust. No more wondering if grandma's recipe is safe.

AI RECIPES FROM YOUR KITCHEN
Tell Chef Maëlle what's in your fridge, your allergies, and your preferences. She creates original recipes in seconds — not searched from a database, created just for you. Using ingredients you already have.

COMPLETE COOKING COMPANION
— Step-by-step guided cooking with built-in timers
— AI cooking assistant: ask questions, substitute ingredients, adjust servings
— Voice-enabled for hands-free cooking
— Weekly meal planner with automatic grocery lists
— Dinner time reminders so you never forget to start cooking
— Nutritional info on every recipe
— Save, rate, and share recipes

Organize your favorites into personal Cookbooks — curate collections for weeknight dinners, meal prep, special diets, or anything else. Share them publicly and discover recipes from a community of home cooks and chefs. Follow the chefs you love and let their best dishes show up in your feed.

Export any recipe or your entire cookbook as a beautifully formatted PDF — perfect for printing, gifting, or keeping offline.

SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING
Free forever: 15 AI recipes/month, 5 cookbook scans/month, full allergen protection, guided cooking, and grocery lists. No credit card required.

Pro ($6.99/month or $49.99/year): Unlimited recipes, unlimited meal planning, 10 cookbook scans/day, and more.

YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS
— Photos processed and immediately discarded. Never stored.
— Encrypted token storage
— We never sell your data
— CCPA compliant
— AI disclaimers on every recipe

Built with love for allergy families by a parent who gets it.

Available on iOS and web at heymaelle.app

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

## Key features

- Automatic allergen protection for 16 allergens
- Scan and digitize cookbook recipes
- Generate AI recipes from available ingredients
- Guided cooking with timers and AI assistant
- Weekly meal planner with grocery lists
- Voice-enabled hands-free cooking
- Export recipes as PDF

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hey Maelle! Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Hey Maëlle! Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 75 Recipe Scans | $6.99 | one-time |
| 25 Recipe Scans | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Recipe Scans | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-maelle/id6760859802/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-04-10*

Love this app!! Being able to convert handwritten recipes, meal plan and when we don’t know what to cook, having an app that will generate a recipe with ingredients we do have is awesome. I recommend this app to everyone.

### 5/5 — This App is awesome!

*2026-04-02*

This allergy focused cooking app is really neat! I have only used the free version and it is really helpful with allergy conscious recipes. Really awesome how it integrates AI into the mix! This app is only going to get better.

## Frequently asked questions about Hey Maëlle!

### What allergens does Hey Maëlle! track?

Hey Maëlle! tracks 16 allergens, including the Big 9 (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, sesame), plus gluten, celery, mustard, lupin, molluscs, sulphites, and corn. It also detects hidden allergens like casein and modified food starch.

### Can I scan recipes from physical cookbooks with Hey Maëlle!?

Yes, Hey Maëlle! allows you to scan any cookbook page, handwritten recipe card, or PDF using your camera. The app then digitizes the recipe, providing automatic allergen detection, nutritional information, and guided cooking instructions.

### How does Hey Maëlle! generate new recipes?

You can tell Chef Maëlle what ingredients you have in your fridge, along with your allergies and preferences. The AI then creates original recipes specifically for you, rather than searching a database.

### What are the pricing options for Hey Maëlle!?

The app offers a free tier with 15 AI recipes and 5 cookbook scans per month, plus full allergen protection. A Pro subscription is available for $6.99/month or $49.99/year, offering unlimited recipes, unlimited meal planning, and 10 cookbook scans per day.

### Is Hey Maëlle! suitable for children?

Hey Maëlle! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users under parental guidance. The app is designed to help families with food allergies cook safely.

### How often is Hey Maëlle! updated?

The app was last updated on April 29, 2026, with version 1.2.0. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices is Hey Maëlle! available on?

Hey Maëlle! is available on iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, as well as on the web at heymaelle.app.

### Does Hey Maëlle! have ads?

No, Hey Maëlle! does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with certain limitations, and offers an ad-free Pro subscription for enhanced features.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-04-29

- Cookbook creation and management
- Community recipe feed
- Improved performance and storage efficiency
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-03-31

No release notes.

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