
Mercury
Just Cook
About
Save recipes from the web, photos, or text using on-device AI. Cook with step-by-step guidance, track your cooking history, and share recipes with others. Create grocery lists and sync across devices.
What's New in Mercury
1.2.6
September 25, 2026
What's New • Your Shared Library now follows you. Join a shared library on your iPhone and it shows up on your iPad automatically, no need to enter the code again. Switching or leaving a library also carries over to all your devices. • Shared recipes stay up to date. When a member edits or removes a recipe, the change now reaches everyone's devices automatically, not just new additions. • Setting up a new device? If your library is empty while iCloud is still syncing, Mercury now tells you that your recipes are on their way and the first sync can take a few minutes. Improvements • More reliable iCloud syncing between your devices. • Mercury now refreshes your Shared Library when you open the app or return to it, so new recipes are already waiting for you. • Using Siri or Shortcuts to log a cook no longer interferes with iCloud sync. • If a shared recipe can't be removed (for example, you're offline or another member added it), Mercury now tells you why instead of the recipe quietly reappearing later. Bug Fixes • Fixed footnotes being lost when creating a new recipe or importing one from the web, a photo, text or ingredients. • Fixed editing a Shared Library recipe sometimes creating an unwanted copy in your personal recipes. • Fixed shared recipes sometimes appearing twice. • Fixed recipes removed from the Shared Library lingering on other members' devices. • Fixed fractional servings (like 2.5) being rounded down when editing a recipe. • Removing a photo from a shared recipe now removes it for everyone. • Replacing a recipe with a copy from the Shared Library now moves the old version to Recently Deleted, so you can still restore it.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$6.99
Mercury Pro
Unlimited recipes, AI import, and iCloud sync.
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FAQ
What devices does Mercury support?
Mercury is available for iPhone, iPad, and macOS devices with Apple Silicon. It utilizes iCloud to sync your recipe library across all your Apple devices.
How does Mercury's AI import work?
Mercury uses on-device Apple Intelligence to save recipes from various sources, including websites, YouTube videos, photos of handwritten recipes, and pasted text. This allows for intelligent extraction of recipe details.
Can I share recipes with others using Mercury?
Yes, you can create shared libraries in Mercury and invite friends and family to join using a 4-letter code or QR code. This ensures everyone cooks from the same collection of favorite recipes.
What are the limitations of the free version of Mercury?
The free version of Mercury allows you to save up to 5 recipes. To unlock unlimited recipes, AI-powered import, iCloud sync, and shared libraries, you will need to upgrade to Mercury Pro.
How does Mercury help me while cooking?
Mercury features a full-screen Cook Mode that keeps your screen on and highlights ingredients and amounts for each step. It also allows you to log your cooking sessions, rate your results, and add notes.
Does Mercury have ads?
No, Mercury does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted cooking and recipe management experience.
How often is Mercury updated?
The latest version of Mercury is 1.2.1, and it was last updated on July 31, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
What is the age rating for Mercury?
Mercury has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. The app focuses on recipe organization and cooking assistance.







