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Log your culinary creations, from ingredients to who enjoyed them, and add photos. Save recipes from various sources, organize them into custom cookbooks, and share your cooking journey with friends.
✓Log cooked meals with notes and photos
✓Save recipes from URLs or scanned cookbooks
✓Organize recipes into custom cookbooks
✓Share meals and recipes with friends
✓Log dining out experiences with ratings
✓Respects copyrighted cookbook sources
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What's New in Parea
1.4
June 5, 2026
UI refresh
User reviews
FAQ
What is Parea?
Parea is a digital journal designed for people who love food, cooking, and sharing meals. It allows you to log what you've cooked, save recipes, and connect with friends over food.
Can I save recipes from physical cookbooks with Parea?
Yes, Parea uses on-device OCR and AI to scan recipes directly from cookbooks. It can extract titles, ingredients, and methods from a single page or multiple pages.
How does Parea handle copyrighted recipes?
When you scan a recipe from a copyrighted cookbook, Parea hides the ingredients and method from others, ensuring the original source remains respected. It will point friends back to the original cookbook if they wish to make the dish.
Does Parea have ads?
No, Parea does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.
What devices does Parea support?
Parea is currently supported on iPhone devices.
How often is Parea updated?
The app was last updated on June 5, 2026, with version 1.4. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.
Can I log meals I ate at restaurants with Parea?
Yes, Parea allows you to tag restaurants, note who you dined with, and give a star rating. It also cross-references this information, showing you if friends have eaten at a particular restaurant.
What is the age rating for Parea?
Parea has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for apps that may involve user-generated content or social interaction.