# KitchenCost - Recipe Costing — No spreadsheets. Clear costs.

> Automated recipe costing and pricing tool for chefs and food businesses. (iPhone/iPad app by Daesung Park.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchencost-recipe-costing/id6756592070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daesung Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663695607)
- Category: Food & Drink, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Thai and 2 more
- Released: 2025-12-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchencost-recipe-costing/id6756592070/reviews.md

## What is KitchenCost?

No spreadsheets. See your margins at a glance.
Still calculating food cost in a spreadsheet every night?
Ever set a price by gut feeling, only to find no profit left at the end of the month?

I built KitchenCost after watching my wife spend 30 minutes costing every new menu at her cafe.
Now it's your turn to spend that time cooking, not calculating.

Add ingredients once, and KitchenCost calculates recipe cost, food cost %, margin %, and a recommended selling price.

▶ FOOD COST IN 5 SECONDS
Add ingredients once. Costs update automatically.
See food cost, cost per serving, total cost, and ingredient breakdown at a glance.

▶ PRICING THAT HITS YOUR FOOD COST TARGET
"How much should I charge to keep food cost at 30%?"
Enter your target food cost % and get a selling price instantly.

▶ SUB-RECIPES, AUTO-UPDATED
Create sub-recipes like sauces and dressings as recipes.
When ingredient prices change, every recipe using them updates automatically.

▶ ORGANIZE YOUR MENU
Dairy, sauces, desserts... sort things your way.

▶ ANY CURRENCY YOU NEED
Pick a preset or type your own to use any currency.

▶ BUILT FOR PEOPLE SELLING FOOD
Whether you run a cafe, a food truck, a catering kitchen, or a home bakery side hustle — KitchenCost is for anyone who sells the food they cook.
Unlike enterprise software like meez, KitchenCost is lightweight and fast.
Set up in minutes with no onboarding calls or training.

▶ YOUR RECIPES, YOUR CONTROL
All data stored safely on your device.
Sync runs only when you choose to enable it, and synced data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
No account needed to start — your data stays local on your device by default.

▶ DARK MODE
Easy on the eyes during late-night menu planning.

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FAQ

Q: Do I need an account?
A: No. KitchenCost works offline and stores everything on your device. Sync runs only when you choose to enable it, and synced data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Q: Can I use it for a cafe, food truck, or home bakery?
A: Yes. It is built for small F&B businesses, home sellers, and personal chefs.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

- Cafe, restaurant, and bakery owners
- Food truck operators and catering services
- Home bakers selling on Instagram, Etsy, or farmers markets
- Cottage food operators and pop-up kitchens
- Personal chefs and meal prep businesses
- Anyone starting a food side hustle

Leave the numbers to KitchenCost — focus on selling more.

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Early User Feedback

"Spreadsheets were a hassle. This saved me hours." - Early User
"Exactly the features I need, nothing overwhelming." - Early User
"Pricing menus felt simpler right away." - Early User
"Finally ditched my nightly spreadsheet routine." - Early User
"Sub-recipes updating automatically is a game changer." - Early User

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

## Key features

- Automated recipe cost calculation
- Target food cost percentage pricing
- Sub-recipe management with auto-updates
- Menu organization by category
- Multi-currency support
- Local data storage with optional sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchencost-recipe-costing/id6756592070/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 残念です

*2026-05-06*

まったく使えません

**Developer response:** ご不便をおかけして申し訳ありません。

具体的な状況を確認し、改善につなげたいと考えています。どの画面や操作で使えなかったか、または使いにくいと感じた点を help@kitchencost.app までお知らせいただけますでしょうか。

いただいた内容を確認し、今後の修正・改善に活かします。

### 5/5 — 진짜 최고예요👍👍👍

*2026-04-22*

앱스토어에 리뷰 적어본적 없는것 같은데 너무 좋아서 리뷰 써보아요!
진짜 너무너무 편하고 최고예요
맨날 노트북 열어서 엑셀로 원가계산 했는데.. 이제는 필요할때 그냥 핸드폰 켜서 바로바로 할수 있어서 너무 행복해요🥹
대표님도 업데이트 끊임없이 해주시고 피드백 수용도 넘 잘해주셔서 감동 받았습니다...😭
돈 많이 버시고 더더더 번창하세요🫶

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요. 이렇게 따뜻한 리뷰 남겨주셔서 정말 감사합니다.

매일 엑셀로 하시던 원가 계산을 이제 휴대폰에서 바로 하실 수 있게 되셔서 행복하다는 말씀이 앱을 만든 입장에서 가장 보람 있는 순간입니다. 보내주시는 피드백 하나하나가 더 나은 업데이트를 만드는 데 큰 힘이 되고 있어요.

앞으로도 현장에서 더 편하게 쓰실 수 있도록 꾸준히 개선해가겠습니다. 응원해주셔서 진심으로 감사합니다. 대표님 사업도 더더더 번창하시길 응원하겠습니다 🫶

### 3/5 — 동기화

*2026-04-11*

아이폰과 맥에서 사용하려고 프로 구매했는데, 동기화 완료라는데 아이폰에 있는 레시피가 맥에 전혀 안 뜨는데요?

**Developer response:** 불편을 드려 정말 죄송합니다. 

최근 일부 환경에서 동기화가 정상적으로 반영되지 않는 문제가 있어, 확인 후 수정했습니다. 아직도 동기화가 되지 않으실 경우 최신 버전으로 업데이트하신 뒤 '설정 > 계정/동기화 > 동기화 문제 해결'을 한 번 실행해 주세요.

앞으로 이런 문제는 빠르게 확인하고 바로 개선해, 더 안정적으로 믿고 사용할 수 있는 앱이 되도록 꾸준히 관리하겠습니다. 감사합니다.

### 5/5 — 최고예요

*2026-03-12*

엑셀 다루는 법을 몰라 매번 수기로 작성해서 원가계산했는데요 이 앱 사용하고 나서부터 너무 편하게 원가 계산하고있어요 너무 편하고 좋아요
좋은 어플 만들어주셔서 감사합니다

**Developer response:** 수기로 원가 계산하시던 게 얼마나 번거로우셨을지 공감됩니다 ㅎㅎ 엑셀 없이도 편하게 쓸 수 있도록 만든 앱이라, 딱 그 부분에서 도움이 되셨다니 보람을 느낍니다. 앞으로도 계산기 안 켜도 되게 더 잘 만들어볼게요. 감사합니다!

### 5/5 — とても良い🙆

*2026-03-09*

商品の原価計算がとても簡単にできます。良いアプリを開発してくださってありがとうございます😊

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます！原価計算をもっとシンプルにしたいという思いで作ったアプリなので、簡単に使えているというお言葉、とても励みになります。今後も機能を追加·改善していきますので、引き続きよろしくお願いします 🙇

### 5/5 — This app is amazing!!!

*2026-01-10*

I’m a beginner home baker, and this app is what exactly I needed! Thanks to the developer!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 

We’re thrilled KitchenCost is exactly what you needed as a beginner home baker. 
If anything feels confusing or you’d like a new feature, please let us know—we’re always working to make it simpler and more helpful. Happy baking! 😊

### 5/5 — 행복해요…

*2026-01-07*

진짜 새해복 이걸로 충분합니다 엑셀어려워서 못쓰고 수기는 쓰다말고 맨날 필요할 때마다 계산기켜서 계산했는데 필요한 기능 다 있어서 너무 좋아요ㅠㅠㅠ
직관적이고 편리합니다
고민말고 고~

**Developer response:** 잘 사용해주셔서 감사해요! 사용하시면서 불편한 점이나 추가되었으면 하는 기능이 있으면 언제든 알려주세요. 더 직관적이고 유용한 앱으로 계속 개선하겠습니다. 감사합니다. 😊

### 5/5 — 요식업 자영업자다!? 아묻따 다운하라~~

*2026-01-01*

엑셀 켜지 않아도 되는 해방감과
원가 계산의 자유로움을 준 개발자님께 
무한한 돈줄기의 은총이 가득하시길 바라옵나이다~~~~~~~~

**Developer response:** 소중한 리뷰 남겨주셔서 진심으로 감사합니다. 😊
사장님께 도움이 된 것 같아 정말 큰 보람을 느낍니다.

키친코스트는 사장님들의 가게 운영에 도움이 되길 바라는 마음으로 만들었습니다.

사용하시면서 불편한 점이나 개선되었으면 하는 기능이 있으시면 언제든 의견 남겨주세요. 
빠르게 반영해 더 좋은 서비스로 보답하겠습니다.

감사합니다.

## Frequently asked questions about KitchenCost

### Does KitchenCost have ads?

Yes, KitchenCost contains advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What subscription plans are available for KitchenCost?

KitchenCost offers a Pro Monthly plan for $2.99 and a Pro Yearly plan for $14.99, providing access to premium features.

### How does KitchenCost handle recipe costs?

KitchenCost calculates recipe cost, cost per serving, total cost, and ingredient breakdown automatically after ingredients are added once. Costs update automatically when ingredient prices change.

### Can I set a specific profit margin with KitchenCost?

Yes, you can enter your target food cost percentage, and KitchenCost will instantly recommend a selling price to meet that target, helping you achieve desired margins.

### Is KitchenCost suitable for home bakers?

Yes, KitchenCost is built for small food and beverage businesses and personal chefs, making it suitable for home bakers who need to cost recipes accurately.

### How often is KitchenCost updated?

The latest version of KitchenCost is 1.7.147, and it was last updated on June 11, 2026. Updates ensure the app remains reliable and features are improved.

### What devices support KitchenCost?

KitchenCost is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, running on iOS devices.

### Is my recipe data safe with KitchenCost?

Yes, all your recipe data is stored safely on your device by default. Optional syncs are encrypted in transit and at rest, and no account is needed to start.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.194 — 2026-08-29

v1.7.194

- Settings > Pro features now has “Use on PC web”. Copy the address or send it to yourself to continue in a PC browser.
- The web app FAQ in Help now lets you get the PC web address directly.

### 1.7.193 — 2026-08-21

v1.7.193

- Profit labels across the app now use “margin” to better match what the calculation includes.
- Recipe details and share images now describe the amount left after configured costs more accurately.

### 1.7.191 — 2026-08-20

v1.7.191

- Notes in ingredient and recipe lists are now clearly separated from quantity and cost details.
- Long, multi-line notes stay fully readable in both lists and detail screens.

### 1.7.188 — 2026-08-12

v1.7.188

- US units now appear consistently across recipe weights and ingredient price history.
- Added pint, quart, and gallon units for US measurements.

### 1.7.187 — 2026-08-10

v1.7.187

- If an FAQ doesn't solve your issue, you can now email us directly from the contact option below every answer.

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