# PikChef: Recipe & Meal Planner — Fridge Scan & Grocery List

> Fridge Scan & Grocery List (iPhone/iPad app by Julien Campos Cruz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikchef-recipe-and-meal-planner/id6775979363 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Julien Campos Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775979365)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 100 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, European Spanish, Italian, European Portuguese
- Released: 2026-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-28

## What is PikChef?

PikChef helps you decide what to cook, adapt your recipes, and organize all your meals in one place.

Enter your ingredients or scan your fridge, and PikChef will create personalized recipes based on your tastes, dietary preferences, and cooking experience.

PERSONALIZED AI RECIPES

Never wonder what to cook for dinner again. PikChef creates recipes using the ingredients you already have, while considering your cravings and the time you want to spend in the kitchen.

SCAN YOUR FRIDGE

Take a picture of your ingredients and let PikChef suggest recipes to make the most of them. It is an easy way to discover new meal ideas and reduce food waste.

ADAPT YOUR RECIPES

Adjust any recipe to suit your needs. Replace an ingredient, change the number of servings, or tailor the dish to your preferences. PikChef creates a new version while letting you return to the previous one.

MADE FOR YOU

Vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergic to nuts? PikChef considers your dietary preferences and allergies to suggest recipes that suit you.

ORGANIZE YOUR BATCH COOKING

Select several recipes and prepare them in a single cooking session. PikChef combines the ingredients, organizes the preparation steps, and provides storage and reheating advice for every meal.

Need inspiration? Choose the number of meals and servings, your available cooking time, and your preferences. PikChef will suggest a suitable batch cooking plan.

PLAN YOUR MEALS

Organize your week with the built-in meal planner. Add recipes to specific days and easily see your upcoming meals.

SMART GROCERY LIST

PikChef automatically combines the ingredients from your recipes and planned meals into a clear, organized grocery list.

SHARE YOUR DISCOVERIES

Publish recipes, reviews, and photos. Follow your friends, discover their creations, and explore recipes enjoyed by the community.

CREATE YOUR RECIPE BOOKS

Save your favorite recipes in personalized recipe books. Your batch cooking plans are also stored in the same place, so you can easily prepare them again.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced home cook, PikChef helps you cook more easily, save time, and discover new meal ideas.

Download PikChef for free and find your next meal today.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PikChef Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PikChef Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Is PikChef safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess PikChef.

## Is PikChef legit?

PikChef: Recipe & Meal Planner has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PikChef is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.2.5 — 2026-10-12

What’s new in version 0.2.5:
• A redesigned recipe page with smoother navigation between Overview, Ingredients, Instructions, and Community
• Ingredient images for quicker and easier recognition
• More compact and readable shopping lists
• Better-organized nutrition information and required equipment
• New, more diverse and inclusive avatars
• Improved forms, keyboard behavior, and email verification
• Translation fixes and many visual improvements
• General performance and stability improvements

### 0.2.4 — 2026-10-07

This update includes bug fixes, an improved sign-up experience, and general enhancements to make PikChef smoother and more reliable.

### 0.2.3 — 2026-10-05

• Modifiez une recette en indiquant simplement votre demande : remplacer un ingrédient, ajuster les portions ou l’adapter à un régime alimentaire. Comparez ensuite la recette originale et sa version adaptée.
• Préparez plusieurs plats plus efficacement grâce au nouveau mode batch cooking.
• Profitez d’améliorations de l’interface, des performances et de la stabilité.

### 0.2.2 — 2026-09-14

Fixed several issues related to recipe image generation and quota display. Improved the overall user experience and app stability.

### 0.2.1 — 2026-09-12

No release notes.

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