# MacGourmet Mobile > Digital recipe organizer for Apple devices with Mac integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Mariner Software, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macgourmet-mobile/id1488005486 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mariner Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305946857) - Category: Food & Drink - Price: Free - Rating: 1.10/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-12-04 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macgourmet-mobile/id1488005486/reviews.md ## What is MacGourmet Mobile? MacGourmet Mobile is a great solution to save your cooking recipes to Apple mobile device(s). We start you off with almost 200 recipes and you can delete, add, import or whatever you want. if you are user of MacGourmet Deluxe 4 for Mac you can use a DropBox account to view recipes that you saved on your Mac . Recipes, Shopping Lists, Wine Notes, Cooking Notes and My Lists are transferred. You may also manually transfer data using the finder to an iOS device and perform a manual sync. ## Key features - Save and manage recipes - Import recipes from MacGourmet Deluxe 4 - Dropbox sync - Manual data transfer - Organize shopping lists - Store cooking notes ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macgourmet-mobile/id1488005486/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Do not trust this company *2024-01-06* My gourmet iOS app refuses to open on my iPhone, and after several emails to their customer service I still didn't get a reply or acknowledgement of the problem. I had ALL my recipes on there, and now they are lost. No way to transfer recipes to the new version macgourmet mobile or their paid desktop version mcgourmet deluxe since I can’t even open the original app, and it doesn’t exist anymore on the App Store so I can’t even try reloading the app. But even before the crash, couldn’t sync recipes. What a horrible design. I wish I hadn’t trusted all my recipes to them. DO NOT USE THEIR SOFTWARE! ### 1/5 — Dead on Arrival *2023-12-01* The old app synced. This one doesn’t do it right. Only a small fraction of my recipes are retrieved. Mysteriously, the count does not match in Recent Imports and the Recipe Index. Not what one expects from Mariner. Longtime problem and they haven’t fixed it. ### 1/5 — No longer a useful app-Don’t Buy it! *2023-08-17* They stopped supporting the syncing feature which was the real benefit of the app. What used to be an amazing app that synced well has become basically useless and for them to say manually sync with finder means they aren’t trying to make it work. It should be removed from the App Store. ### 1/5 — Appears to be out of business *2023-07-18* Several parts of website are non-functional. Getting assistance appears to range from glacially slow to impossible. Better Business Bureau suggests there are no employees. ### 1/5 — I miss the old app! *2023-02-26* Mac Gourmet was once the best recipe app out there and even using the old app runs circles around the other recipe apps available. I miss the syncing features between my computer, phone, iPad. Please someone resuscitate this wonderfully crafted app! ### 1/5 — Syncing non existent *2023-02-06, version 1.0* I have been emailing and asking for assistance for years and they constantly say “we are working on it” or “we are waiting on Apple”. I can’t even get any of my recipes on my phone. This used to be a great desktop program but if you can’t have on or sync with your phone, it’s useless. Wish I could give zero stars!! ### 1/5 — Literally worse than useless at this point *2023-01-19, version 1.0* I know, right? Cruelly bold claim to make, but hear me out. Beyond the incomplete dark mode and borked Dropbox implementations, it’s pretty bad, but it goes beyond. But first, here’s a neat little trick: If you connect your mobile device to the iPhone, and open it in the Finder, you can go to the Files tab, scroll down to the MacGourmet Mobile app, and see what files are in there. You could then copy the file MacGourmet4Database.mgdatabase into the app there to get perfect synchronization between MacGourmet Mac and MacGourmet mobile. ONCE. The first time after copying over that file, you’ll see everything in MG Mobile that you have on MG Mac. But if you quit MG Mobile and restart it, the database reverts to what it was. Anything you’d put in will be gone. Hope you remembered to hold option down when you moved that mgdatabase file… Oh sure, you could copy the file manually every time you wanted to use it. But every time you ran it, you’d have to copy it again later. ### 1/5 — Does not work!! *2022-11-29, version 1.0* Max Gourmet was once a great product. The company abandoned Mariner Sync in favor of Dropbox and this app. IT DOES NOT SYNC. It only generates a perpetual “creating index of files” message. Tech support stopped answering questions or responding. Looking for a new MacOS / iOS recipe manager that actually syncs. Sad. This was once a great, solid product. ### 1/5 — Used to be good, but it’s junk *2022-11-27, version 1.0* You can still by the desktop counterpart to this app, MacGourmet Deluxe, for $25–50, but it won’t sync with this app! The old version, Gourmet, will also run on iOS 16 and new hardware but it won’t sync with anything because Mariner abandoned Mariner Sync. Dropbox sync doesn’t work at all. Mariner provides meager tech support which is primarily frequent, and tiresome apologies for the difficult place the company finds itself. I give one star ONLY so I can post a review. Other users: what software have you moved to? ### 1/5 — Coded by Larry, Curly, Moe *2022-09-21, version 1.0* You took Mac Gourmet and abandoned it. Now you’ve come out with Gourmet Mobile. Just a piece of junk! Are you running your business from your Mom’s basement? So sad. So very sad. ## Frequently asked questions about MacGourmet Mobile ### What is MacGourmet Mobile? MacGourmet Mobile is an application designed to store and manage your cooking recipes directly on your Apple mobile devices. It allows you to add, delete, and import recipes, as well as organize shopping lists and cooking notes. ### Can I sync recipes from my Mac to MacGourmet Mobile? Yes, if you are a user of MacGourmet Deluxe 4 for Mac, you can sync your recipes, shopping lists, and notes to MacGourmet Mobile using a Dropbox account. Manual transfer via Finder is also an option. ### What devices does MacGourmet Mobile support? MacGourmet Mobile is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a convenient way to access your recipes on the go. ### How much does MacGourmet Mobile cost? MacGourmet Mobile is available for free, allowing users to manage their recipes without any initial purchase cost. ### What is the user rating for MacGourmet Mobile? MacGourmet Mobile has a current rating of 1.1 stars based on 18 ratings. This indicates a significant portion of users have expressed dissatisfaction. ### Is MacGourmet Mobile suitable for younger users? MacGourmet Mobile has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it is intended for adult users due to its content or complexity. ### How often is MacGourmet Mobile updated? The application was last updated on December 4, 2021, with version 1.0. There have been no subsequent updates since its release date. ### Does MacGourmet Mobile offer in-app purchases? No, MacGourmet Mobile does not feature any in-app purchases. The app is free to download and use without additional costs for features. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2021-12-04 No release notes. ## Apps similar to MacGourmet Mobile | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Grocery Board](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-board/id1471128617) | 4.9 (24) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Modern Classics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-classics/id1074462147) | 4.1 (21) | $9.99 | Food & Drink | | [Saffron: Your Digital Cookbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saffron-your-digital-cookbook/id1438683531) | 4.2 (41) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Fromage](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fromage/id298883838) | 3.5 (16) | $3.99 | Food & Drink | | [My Gourmate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gourmate/id1604338619) | 2.4 (11) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Bread Boss](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bread-boss/id1304204584) | 4.3 (32) | $5.99 | Food & Drink | ## More apps by Mariner Software, Inc. - [Calc XLS Spreadsheet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-xls-spreadsheet/id364871720) - [Contour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contour/id364872280) - [Calc XLS Free Spreadsheet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-xls-free-spreadsheet/id468674805) All apps by Mariner Software, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/305946857 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*