# Kitchen Friend: Recipe Manager — Meal Planner & Grocery List

> Digital recipe organizer, meal planner, and grocery list generator. (iPhone/iPad app by Unraveled Studio LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-friend-recipe-manager/id6755401882 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unraveled Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625693124)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-friend-recipe-manager/id6755401882/reviews.md

## What is Kitchen Friend?

Say goodbye to messy bookmarks and chaotic dinners! Kitchen Friend is your ultimate recipe manager, personalized meal planner, and smart grocery list all in one.

Save recipes from anywhere, plan delicious meals for the week, and automatically generate organized shopping lists.

SAVE & ORGANIZE RECIPES FROM ANYWHERE
• Import with Ease: Instantly save recipes from any website, blog, or social media using our built-in web browser or auto-detect links.
• Scan Cookbooks: Snap a photo to digitize physical recipes, magazines, and handwritten family favorites.
• Digital Cookbook: Everything is automatically tagged and organized so you can instantly find exactly what you're craving.

PERSONALIZED SMART MEAL PLANNING
• Food Allergies & Dietary Needs: Set your food allergies and Kitchen Friend will alert you to allergens, offering to skip or automatically substitute ingredients when importing recipes!
• Smart Recipe Generator: Stuck on what to cook? Let Kitchen Friend inspire you with fresh meal ideas tailored to your tastes.
• Automatic Meal Planner: Plan your week effortlessly with custom meal sections and meal reminders to keep your schedule on track.

GROCERY LISTS, SIMPLIFIED
• Auto-Generated Lists: Turn any recipe or meal plan into a smart shopping list instantly.
• Group by Aisle: Keep your grocery trips lightning-fast and organized by automatically grouping items by supermarket aisle.

COOK WITH CONFIDENCE
• AI Recipe Modifications: Completely customize any meal. Scale servings to fit your household, swap missing ingredients based on what's in your fridge, make a recipe healthier, or instantly transform a dish to fit specific dietary needs and taste preferences.
• Interactive Cook Mode: Keep your screen awake, tap ingredients for exact amounts, and run timers without ever leaving the instructions.
• Auto-Translate: Enjoy recipes from around the world automatically translated into your preferred language.

BACKUP & OFFLINE ACCESS
• Offline Mode: Access all your recipes, meal plans, and grocery lists without an internet connection.
• Sync & Secure: All your cookbooks, recipes, meal plans, grocery lists and settings are securely backed up to your iCloud account.
• Unit Conversion: Easily convert between US and metric measurements.

Join thousands of home cooks who have simplified their meal times. Download Kitchen Friend today and spend less time planning, and more time cooking what you love!

HOW DOES IT WORK? Kitchen Friend lets you import up to 10 recipes for free each week. No payment required. Once you reach this limit, you’ll need to upgrade to continue adding recipes without restrictions.

Upgrade options: Subscription: Choose between a monthly or yearly plan. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends, you’ll be automatically charged the price shown at checkout for your selected plan. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. If you cancel, you’ll keep full access until the end of your current billing period.

Note: Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.

Terms of Use: https://www.kitchenfriend.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.kitchenfriend.app/privacy
Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@unraveledstudio.com
Have an idea to make your cooking experience with Kitchen Friend even better? Email us at hello@unraveledstudio.com

We’d love to hear from you and help improve your experience!

Happy Cooking! The Kitchen Friend Team

## Key features

- Save recipes from websites and scans
- Generate organized grocery lists
- Plan weekly meals
- Step-by-step cook mode
- Organize recipes into custom cookbooks
- Offline access
- iCloud backup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchen-friend-recipe-manager/id6755401882/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love the concept behind this app. 👌

*2026-07-15, version 2.0.1*

👏🍽️ Finally, an app that helps organize recipes instead of letting them get lost in screenshots and bookmarks. Thanks for creating such a useful app! 🍳

### 5/5 — ¡La mejor aplicación para un amante de la cocina!

*2026-07-15, version 2.0.1*

Una aplicación imprescindible para cualquier amante de la cocina. Kitchen Friend hace que organizar recetas sea increíblemente fácil y agradable. La interfaz es limpia, intuitiva y muy bien diseñada, lo que permite guardar, editar y encontrar recetas en segundos. Además, las funciones para planificar comidas y gestionar la lista de compras realmente marcan la diferencia en el día a día. 
Lo que más me gusta es lo práctica que es: todo está en un solo lugar y funciona perfectamente. Se nota el cuidado en los detalles y la calidad del desarrollo. Sin duda, la mejor app de recetas que he probado. ¡Totalmente recomendada!

### 5/5 — The Best Kitchen App You'll Find 🙌❤️

*2026-07-13, version 2.0.1*

I use this app almost every day whenever I'm cooking or baking, and it's been incredibly helpful. You can save your favorite recipes from the web, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, or add them manually. It also has a meal planner that's made organizing my weekly meals so much easier. Overall, it's the best and easiest recipe app I've found.

### 5/5 — Perfect for getting organized in the kitchen!

*2025-12-08, version 1.2.0*

Honestly, this app has been such a lifesaver for me. I used to have recipes scattered everywhere – screenshots, bookmarks, random notes – but Kitchen Friend keeps everything in one place. The interface is super easy to use, and I love being able to create grocery lists and meal plans without jumping between different apps. It’s really helped me save time and feel less stressed about cooking during the week. If you’re looking for a simple way to organize your kitchen life, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try!

### 5/5 — Finally, All My Recipes in One Place!

*2025-11-23*

This app has completely transformed how I organize my recipes. Before Kitchen Friend, I was constantly juggling saved YouTube videos, bookmarked websites, and scattered notes just to follow a single recipe. It was chaotic and time consuming.

Now, I don't have to do any of that. Kitchen Friend brings everything together in one beautifully organized app. I can import recipes from any website, save my favorite cooking videos, and keep all my ingredients lists in one spot. The meal planning feature helps me stay on track, and the grocery list feature means I never forget an ingredient at the store.

As someone who loves cooking, this app has everything I've ever wanted. The interface is intuitive, the features are practical, and it genuinely makes my time in the kitchen more enjoyable and less stressful.
If you're tired of recipe chaos like I was, try Kitchen Friend for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

**Developer response:** Hello! We're thrilled that Kitchen Friend has eliminated your recipe chaos and brought everything together in one place. We love that you're using the recipe import, meal planning, and grocery list features to make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable.

Thank you for recommending us. Your support means the world! If you ever have feature suggestions, we'd love to hear them!

Happy cooking!
— The Kitchen Friend Team

### 5/5 — Perfect for getting organized in the kitchen!

*2025-11-23*

Honestly, this app has been such a lifesaver for me. I used to have recipes scattered everywhere – screenshots, bookmarks, random notes – but Kitchen Friend keeps everything in one place. The interface is super easy to use, and I love being able to create grocery lists and meal plans without jumping between different apps. It’s really helped me save time and feel less stressed about cooking during the week. If you’re looking for a simple way to organize your kitchen life, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try!

**Developer response:** Hello! We're so glad to hear that Kitchen Friend is helping you stay organized and save time in the kitchen! Knowing the app has reduced your cooking stress really makes our day, that's exactly what we set out to create!

Thanks for recommending us. If you ever have feature suggestions, we'd love to hear them!

Happy cooking!
- The Kitchen Friend Team

## Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Friend

### How many recipes can I save for free in Kitchen Friend?

Kitchen Friend allows you to create and manage up to 5 recipes for free. After reaching this limit, you will need to upgrade to continue adding more recipes to your collection.

### What are the upgrade options for Kitchen Friend?

You can choose between a subscription plan, which offers a 7-day free trial for the yearly option, or a one-time in-app purchase for lifetime access to all features.

### Does Kitchen Friend work offline?

Yes, Kitchen Friend works offline, allowing you to access your recipes anywhere without an internet connection. This is ideal for use in the kitchen or when traveling.

### How does Kitchen Friend handle recipe imports?

You can import recipes from nearly any website. Additionally, it supports scanning recipes from cookbooks, magazines, and handwritten notes using on-device Apple Intelligence on compatible devices.

### Can I adjust serving sizes in Kitchen Friend?

Yes, the cook mode in Kitchen Friend allows you to scale ingredients to your desired serving size. This feature helps ensure you have the right quantities for your meal.

### How often is Kitchen Friend updated?

The app was last updated on January 30, 2026, with version 1.3.0. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What devices is Kitchen Friend available on?

Currently, Kitchen Friend is supported on iPhone. Future support for older devices is planned.

### Is Kitchen Friend suitable for all ages?

Kitchen Friend has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children learning to cook or families planning meals together.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-03

New Features:
- Food Allergies: You can now add and manage your food allergies in Settings. Kitchen Friend will use this information to alert you if a recipe you want to import contains any allergens, and will ask whether you’d like to skip the recipe, import it anyway, or import it with automatic ingredient substitutions.
- Light Mode: A bright, clean new theme is now available. You can switch between Light, Dark, and System themes in Settings, so Kitchen Friend always matches your preference and lighting conditions.

Bug Fixes & Improvements:
- Numerous bug fixes, performance, and interface enhancements to make your Kitchen Friend experience better than ever.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-11

This is a quick hotfix to resolve a connection issue preventing some users from communicating with our servers.

In case you missed it, here is everything new in our massive 2.0 update!
- Import recipes from other platforms.
- Smart Recipe Generator to help you come up with new meals.
- Automatic Meal Planner to organize your week.
- Smart recipe modifications to customize your meals.
- Updated user interface.
- Option to group groceries by Aisle in your list.
- New export and print options for recipes.
- New recipe rating system.
- Recipe filtering to find exactly what you're looking for.
- New home screen.
- New in-app browser.
- Auto-detect recipe links for quick saving.
- Auto-tag imported recipes.
- New tagging system to keep your collection organized.
- Auto-translate recipes to your preferred language.
- Export your entire library.
- Plus more new features you'll find while using the app!

Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements (too many to list them all here!)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-09

Kitchen Friend 2.0.0

New Features
- Import recipes from other platforms.
- Smart Recipe Generator to help you come up with new meals.
- Automatic Meal Planner to organize your week.
- Smart recipe modifications to customize your meals.
- Updated user interface.
- Option to group groceries by Aisle in your list.
- New export and print options for recipes.
- New recipe rating system.
- Recipe filtering to find exactly what you're looking for.
- New home screen.
- New in-app browser.
- Auto-detect recipe links for quick saving.
- Auto-tag imported recipes.
- New tagging system to keep your collection organized.
- Auto-translate recipes to your preferred language.
- Export your entire library.
- Plus more new features you'll find while using the app!

Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Lots of bug fixes and performance improvements (too many to list them all here!)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-01-30

We’re starting the year with a major update to help you organize your recipes better than ever!

New Features:
- Valentine’s Day Sale: Unlock Premium for 40% off on all plans for a limited time!
- New Cookbook Covers: We’ve completely redesigned the cookbook cover system and detail sheet.
- Custom Cover Editing: You can now crop and position images exactly how you want them when importing covers from your camera or library.
- Drag-and-Drop Organization: Finally! You can now reorder both your Cookbooks and your Recipes using simple drag-and-drop gestures.
- Redesigned Recipe Covers: A fresh look for your individual recipes.

Bug Fixes & Improvements:
- Resolved import failures for several additional websites.
- Various other bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-12-08

New Features
- Recipes now automatically add to the created section when using the “Add to Meal Planner” button.
- Added iOS 17 support.
- Added Spanish language support.

Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue where ingredient quantities were not displayed correctly.
- Fixed issue where accessing a cookbook from the search view displayed an incorrect view, preventing users from accessing recipes and other features.
- Fixed issue where data was not syncing with iCloud.

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