# Oma's Cooking — A Legacy App For You To Enjoy

> Digital cookbook for preserving and sharing family recipes with modern features. (iPhone/iPad app by John Lein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omas-cooking/id590264140 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Lein](https://appshunter.io/developer/504182228)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omas-cooking/id590264140/reviews.md

## What is Oma's Cooking?

** Oma's Cooking - Completely Rebuilt from the Ground Up! **

What's New:

Modern SwiftUI Interface

• Beautiful, intuitive design with smooth animations and haptic feedback 
• Floating sidebar navigation for quick access to all features 
• Stunning recipe cards with skill level badges (Easy, Intermediate, Advanced) 
• Full-screen zoomable recipe photos 
• Dark mode support for comfortable nighttime cooking

iCloud Sync Across All Your Devices 

• Your personal recipes automatically sync via iCloud 
• Personal notes and shopping lists stay in sync everywhere 
• Add a recipe on your iPhone, view it on your iPad - seamlessly
• Recipe favorites sync across all devices

Create Your Family Legacy 
• Add your own recipes with photos from your camera roll 
• Capture Oma's secret recipes before they're lost forever 
• Include detailed cooking steps with custom titles 
• Mark skill levels and preparation times 
• Add personal notes to any recipe with handwritten-style font

Professional PDF Recipe Sharing 
• Generate beautiful, printer-friendly PDFs of any recipe 
• Share recipes via email, text, or AirDrop 
• Custom-designed layouts with recipe images 
• Perfect for sharing family traditions with relatives

Smart Notepad with iCloud Sync 
• Built-in notepad for shopping lists and cooking ideas 
• Handwritten font style for a personal touch 
• Automatically syncs across all your devices 
• Share notes directly from the app

Personalized Experience
• "Oma's Suggestion" feature discovers new recipes for you 
• Dynamic favorites collection with custom badges 
• "Your Name's Favorites" personalization 
• Daily recipe recommendations 
• Track your own recipes separately from traditional ones

Three Recipe Categories 
• Main Dishes: Hearty traditional German recipes 
• Side Dishes: Perfect accompaniments 
• Desserts: Sweet endings to any meal 
• Each category features dozens of authentic recipes

Additional Features 
• Equipment guide for traditional German cooking 
• Cooking vocabulary reference 
• Recipe filtering by skill level and category 
• Clean, modern recipe cards with metadata 
• Full-text personal notes on every recipe 
• One-tap recipe cleanup tool in settings

Preserving Tradition 
• Authentic German recipes
• Detailed ingredients with proper measurements 
• Step-by-step instructions with visual hierarchy
• Country of origin tracking • Serving size information

Design Highlights 
• Custom "Quicksand" font for professional look 
• "Bilbo" handwritten font for notes 
• Smooth tab animations between ingredients, steps, and notes 
• Haptic feedback throughout the app 
• Beautiful recipe card grid layout 
• Professional PDF generation engine

Under the Hood 
• Built with iOS 26. 2 and SwiftData 
• Automatic duplicate recipe prevention 
• Robust CloudKit integration 
• Optimized for performance and battery life 
• Private iCloud storage for your data

Perfect For: 
• Preserving family recipes for future generations 
• Learning traditional German cooking 
• Organizing your personal recipe collection 
• Sharing beloved recipes with family and friends 
• Anyone who loves authentic, hearty home cooking

This isn't just an app update - it's a complete transformation.

Download now and start preserving your family's culinary legacy!

## Key features

- Modern SwiftUI interface with smooth animations
- iCloud sync across all devices
- Add and customize personal recipes with photos
- Generate professional PDF recipe sharing
- Smart notepad for shopping lists and notes
- Discover new recipes with "Oma's Suggestion"
- Authentic German recipe collection

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omas-cooking/id590264140/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not very many recipes

*2018-04-21*

I’m not impressed by this app.

### 2/5 — Eh.

*2015-10-04*

I was lured in by the promises there was going to be traditional German meals featured in this app.  Very disappointed.  First, the dishes that are featured are very limited, and include recipes for meals like fried chicken and ravioli.  I'm not downloading this app looking for anything like that.  I was really hoping for a holiday or seasonal sections, considering this app sells the idea of German family tradition in it's title.  Please update this app to include holiday meals such as Christmas Day goose, or Christmas Eve vegetable sauce...There simply isn't enough here to justify paying $2, unfortunately.  German cuisine, especially Oma's library of recipes, should include more...  And give me some features like video, or at least a save recipe button.  This app is no where near complete.  Kinda want my money back.  Has so much potential though!  Please make it what it could, and should be!

### 1/5 — WW2

*2013-12-31*

Rather limited amount of recipes.  Not worth the money.  Don't even bother.  Not even worth the one star I had to give it to write this review!

### 5/5 — Excellent home style German recipes

*2013-10-30*

Schnitzel, sauerbraten and knödels are some of the recipes featured in this app. It showcases food from a nice, homey perspective. If you're a fan of German cooking, try this! Very unique--you won't find another app like it.

### 5/5 — I miss my Oma

*2013-08-18*

Great app, it is a little short on recipes but hopefully they will add more, the orientation and directions are easy to use and the recipes they have are great

### 5/5 — Well Worth .99 Cents

*2013-04-26*

This is certainly worth .99 cents. After the Apple Corporation takes their cut, the developer gets what - .50 cents?

The developer had to buy Apple everything to code and make ready this app, so .50 cents isn't going to break anyone's bank account. 

Some reviewers expect too much for their $1.00, but most likely waste money on other things all day long. 

I like the app including the recipes. I don't thing there are hundreds of good German recipes. What there is though, are well written and easy to follow. 

Well worth .99 cents!

### 2/5 — Me

*2013-04-15*

Not many recipes. Really not worth the charge

## Frequently asked questions about Oma's Cooking

### What is Oma's Cooking?

Oma's Cooking is a digital cookbook app designed to help you preserve, organize, and share your family's recipes. It features a modern interface, iCloud syncing, and the ability to create shareable PDF versions of your recipes.

### How much does Oma's Cooking cost?

Oma's Cooking is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This grants you full access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### Does Oma's Cooking have ads?

No, Oma's Cooking is completely ad-free. You can enjoy organizing and sharing your recipes without any interruptions from advertisements.

### Can I add my own recipes to Oma's Cooking?

Yes, you can add your own recipes with detailed steps, custom titles, and photos from your camera roll. You can also mark skill levels, preparation times, and add personal notes with a handwritten-style font.

### How does iCloud sync work in Oma's Cooking?

iCloud sync ensures your personal recipes, notes, and shopping lists are automatically updated across all your Apple devices. Add a recipe on your iPhone, and it will seamlessly appear on your iPad.

### What kind of recipes are included in Oma's Cooking?

The app includes a collection of authentic German recipes categorized into Main Dishes, Side Dishes, and Desserts. Each category features dozens of traditional recipes with detailed ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

### Can I share recipes from Oma's Cooking?

Absolutely. Oma's Cooking allows you to generate beautiful, printer-friendly PDFs of any recipe. These can be easily shared via email, text, or AirDrop, perfect for sharing family traditions.

### What devices is Oma's Cooking compatible with?

Oma's Cooking is optimized for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. It is built with modern iOS technologies for a smooth and reliable user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2026-01-18

Integrated App Portfolio: Explore our full suite of design tools without ever leaving the app. Our new "Other Apps" gallery features native App Store previews for a faster, more fluid experience.

Enhanced iCloud Synchronization: We’ve optimized our SwiftData and CloudKit integration to ensure your garden data stays perfectly in sync across all your iOS devices.

Refined Settings Interface: A reorganized User Settings menu makes it easier to personalize your experience, manage your subscription, and access help documentation.

Performance & Stability: Significant internal updates to support the latest iOS features, ensuring faster load times and improved reliability for your garden records.

### 3.0 — 2026-01-09

We've completely rewritten Oma's Cooking with modern iOS technology to bring you the ultimate family recipe companion.

Read our description for all the new features!

### 2.1 — 2018-03-01

Updated for iOS11

### 2.0 — 2014-11-25

Now iOS 8 ready...

We've added even more great recipes...

Main Meals - 5 more
Side Dishes - 3 more
Deserts - 4 more

Adjusted the recipe view in iPad so users can now close recipe window only when required.

Changed app icon to better reflect app design.

### 1.6 — 2014-01-03

* Added easy navigation buttons so users can choose between swiping or clicking buttons - iPad only.

* Added ability to turn buttons on or off - iPad only.

* Added 6 new desert recipes!

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