# Manual Recipes

> Manual Recipes (iPhone/iPad app by Hieu Le.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-recipes/id6761786900 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hieu Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868345174)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-recipes/id6761786900/reviews.md

## What is Manual Recipes?

Manual mode is where photography gets serious. Manual Recipes gives you the exact settings to make every shot count.

Built for hobbyists and enthusiasts who shoot beyond Auto, Manual Recipes is a curated library of manual exposure settings organized by camera brand, shooting scenario, and difficulty level. Whether you're capturing portraits at golden hour, street scenes after dark, or long-exposure landscapes, the right recipe is one tap away.

RECIPES BUILT FOR YOUR CAMERA

Not all cameras are created equal, and neither are their settings. Manual Recipes includes curated exposure recipes for Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, and Leica — with model-specific recommendations that reflect each system's unique character. Browse by brand, filter by difficulty, and find settings built for your exact gear.

SETTINGS THAT ACTUALLY TEACH

Every recipe goes beyond the numbers. Manual Recipes explains why each setting was chosen — the logic behind the aperture, the reasoning for the ISO, the trade-offs in the shutter speed. Common mistakes are called out so you understand not just what to dial in, but why it works.

COMPLETELY PRIVATE. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED.

Manual Recipes is a tool, not a platform. There are no accounts, no sign-ups, and no data sent anywhere. Every recipe you save, every custom setting you create, and every favorite you mark lives entirely on your device. Your photography workflow stays yours — always.

SAVE, ORGANIZE, CREATE

Build a personal recipe library alongside the curated collection. Save favorites from the built-in library, or craft entirely custom recipes from scratch — specifying aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, metering mode, and focus settings. Everything stored locally and fully accessible offline.

DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS PHOTOGRAPHERS

Manual Recipes features a premium editorial design with full dark mode support, comfortable in a dark studio or bright afternoon light. Clean typography, intuitive navigation, and a distraction-free interface keep the focus where it belongs: on your photography.

Stop guessing at settings. Start shooting with intention. Download Manual Recipes.

## Chart rankings

- #185 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-04-09

No release notes.

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