# PennyCooking — Build your private kitchen!

> Smart kitchen assistant for recipe management, ingredient tracking, and meal planning. (iPhone/iPad app by 鑫 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennycooking/id6757323422 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [鑫 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833928238)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennycooking/id6757323422/reviews.md

## What is PennyCooking?

PennyCooking - Your Smart Kitchen Assistant

Make cooking simple, fun, and fulfilling! PennyCooking is an all-in-one cooking assistant that helps you easily manage recipes, ingredients, and meal records, making every meal a source of anticipation.

core functionality

[Smart Recipe Management]
- Create and save your own recipe library
- Record the amount of ingredients and cooking steps in detail
- Upload photos of delicious food, capturing the wonderful moments of each dish
- Quickly filter recipes by difficulty and category
- Support recipe sharing codes, allowing one-click import of others' delicious recipes

[Smart refrigerator management]
- Keep track of the inventory of ingredients at home to avoid waste
- Recommend dishes that can be made with the available ingredients
- Multiple classification management: vegetables, meat, seafood, seasonings, etc

[Dining Records and Statistics]
- Record three meals a day and develop a healthy eating habit
- Review your culinary history and reminisce about the good old days
- Track the most frequently ordered dishes and taste preferences

[Family Group Collaboration]
- Create a family kitchen and share recipes and ingredients with your family
- Collaborative management of family recipe library by multiple people
- Easily add family members through invitation codes
- Real-time synchronization, allowing family members to keep track of the refrigerator inventory at any time

[Recipe community sharing]
- Generate a unique sharing code to share your signature dish with friends
- Enter the sharing code to import others' high-quality recipes with one click
- Check the sharing statistics to see how many people have liked your recipe
- Display and share achievements on personal homepage

[Achievement System]
- Unlock cooking achievement medals and titles
- Equip a personalized avatar frame to showcase your cooking level
- Record your growth trajectory, from a novice to a master chef

[Cloud Synchronization]
- Seamless synchronization across multiple devices, allowing you to access your kitchen data anytime, anywhere
- Data is securely backed up, never to be lost
- Offline usage is supported, allowing you to view recipes even without an internet connection

[Member Privileges]
- Multiple options available: monthly membership, annual membership, and permanent membership
- Unlock premium features and exclusive achievements
- Enjoy larger storage space and priority service

Why choose PennyCooking?

- The interface is simple and aesthetically pleasing, with smooth and intuitive operation
- Comprehensive and powerful functions, meeting all cooking needs
- Family-sharing design, making cooking a family activity
- The data is safe and reliable, with strict privacy protection
- Continuously updated and optimized, bringing new features continuously
- Supports bilingual Chinese and English, providing an international experience


Usage scenarios

- Plan the family menu weekly and prepare the ingredients in advance
- Check the inventory before cleaning the refrigerator to avoid duplicate purchases
- When learning new dishes, save the complete preparation process
- Quickly find a specialty dish before entertaining guests
- Collaborate with family members to jointly manage the family kitchen
- Share your creative recipes and gain recognition from others

Start your journey of smart kitchen

Let's cook with our hearts and live with love!


Subscription Instructions
- Subscriptions are automatically renewed. The price is shown on the App Store.
- Subscriptions will be automatically renewed unless you cancel the automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- You can manage or cancel the subscription in "Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions".


Privacy Policy：https://yournotes.cn/2026/01/13/pennycooking-privacy
EULA：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Smart recipe management
- Ingredient inventory tracking
- Meal planning and records
- Family group collaboration
- Recipe community sharing
- Achievement system
- Cloud synchronization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 永久会员 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennycooking/id6757323422/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 备餐提效优选～

*2026-07-17*

功能简洁明了，实用性很高！🫶🏻
最喜欢的是膳食筹备part！一目了然待做菜谱的哪些食材已就绪、哪些需要补货，勾选烹饪就能同步消耗库存食材！！
总之，很适合爱囤货又健忘的打工人高效规划备餐～

### 5/5 — infj 天选菜谱 app

*2026-06-05*

太好用了， 设计到 infj 心坎里去了，清晰好用不复杂不花里胡哨！膜拜大佬🥺

## Frequently asked questions about PennyCooking

### What is PennyCooking?

PennyCooking is a smart kitchen assistant designed to simplify cooking. It helps users manage recipes, track ingredients in their refrigerator, plan meals, and record dining history.

### Can I share recipes with others using PennyCooking?

Yes, PennyCooking allows you to generate unique sharing codes for your recipes. You can also import recipes from others using their sharing codes, fostering a community of culinary exchange.

### Does PennyCooking support offline use?

Yes, PennyCooking supports offline usage, allowing you to access and view your recipes even without an internet connection. Your data is also securely backed up via cloud synchronization.

### What are the subscription options for PennyCooking?

PennyCooking offers multiple membership options, including a Monthly VIP for $1.99, a Yearly VIP for $9.99, and a permanent membership. These unlock premium features and exclusive achievements.

### How does PennyCooking help manage ingredients?

PennyCooking features smart refrigerator management, allowing you to keep track of your ingredient inventory. It can recommend dishes you can make with available ingredients, helping to avoid food waste.

### Is PennyCooking suitable for families?

Absolutely. PennyCooking includes a Family Group Collaboration feature, enabling you to create a shared kitchen where family members can collaboratively manage recipes and ingredients, with real-time synchronization.

### What kind of achievements can I unlock in PennyCooking?

PennyCooking has an achievement system where you can unlock cooking medals and titles, equip personalized avatar frames, and record your growth from a novice to a master chef.

### Does PennyCooking have ads?

PennyCooking is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience. The app is available for free with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2026-08-22

Adjustment of the history page layout

### 1.8.9 — 2026-08-17

New cover editing zoom interaction  
Recipe edit form automatically saves when individual fields lose focus

### 1.8.8 — 2026-08-08

New weekly planning preparation

### 1.8.7 — 2026-08-06

- Recipe image recognition supports uploading multiple images

### 1.8.6 — 2026-08-03

The preparation menu can be linked to the recipe pages.
The photo-taking function has been changed to use the system camera.
Some styles have been modified and optimized.

## More apps by 鑫 张

- [PennyNote - 简单记账](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennynote/id6751202181)

All apps by 鑫 张: https://appshunter.io/developer/1833928238

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