# prepSync — Your meals, ready together

> Synchronizes cooking timers for simultaneous meal readiness. (iPhone/iPad app by James Restall.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepsync/id6752258940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Restall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895287860)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepsync/id6752258940/reviews.md

## What is prepSync?

prepSync makes cooking stress-free by syncing all your meal timers so every dish is ready at the same time.


Smart Syncing: Set a meal time and all your cooking timers will sync to finish at that time.

Easy Setup: Just add your dishes and cooking times.

Get Notified: When a meal needs to start cooking you will get alerted.

Upgrade to prepSync Pro to get access to folders - a great way to organise your recipes.

Terms of Use: https://prepsync.app/terms/

## Key features

- Smart timer syncing
- Easy meal setup
- Cooking alerts
- Recipe organization with folders (Pro)
- Cross-device synchronization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| prepSync Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepsync/id6752258940/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Excellent Idea, But Missing Essential Cooking Features

*2026-05-10*

James, I really like the idea behind prepSync, and I want to start by saying that the concept is excellent.

The idea of coordinating multiple foods so they all finish at the same time is genuinely useful, especially for people like me who are cooking several items at once and do not want to keep standing over the stove or oven.

However, after using the app on my iPhone, including after installing the latest iOS update, I feel that some important practical features are missing.

For example, many foods require reminders such as:

• Turn halfway through cooking.
• Reduce the heat after a certain number of minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Check for browning.

These are very common steps in real cooking.

At the moment, the app allows notes to be entered, but it does not appear to generate timed alerts for those steps. In my opinion, this is one of the most important features a cooking timer app should have.

For example, when I boil eggs, I bring the water to the boil, reduce the heat after several minutes, then let the eggs continue cooking gently and finish in the residual heat while I prepare the rest of breakfast. This is a practical method that works well, but the app cannot currently guide that process.

The same applies to oven foods such as fish fingers, sausages, and croquettes, where the food often needs to be turned halfway through cooking.

I also noticed that even when the meal is called "Cooked breakfast," the app still asks, "When should dinner be ready?" Your own App Store screenshots show this, which suggests this wording issue was missed during testing.

Another frustration is that folders are locked behind the Pro subscription. For a feature that is essentially basic organisation, that feels restrictive.

Please do not take this review as criticism of the idea itself, because I genuinely believe you have created something with a lot of potential.

The app has a clean design and an excellent concept, but it needs more practical cooking functionality and more thorough testing.

Suggested improvements:

• Replace "When should dinner be ready?" with "When should this meal be ready?"
• Add timed alerts such as "Turn halfway."
• Allow multiple cooking steps for each item.
• Support heat changes during cooking.
• Consider making folders available in the free version.

Based on my experience, I am considering requesting a refund, as the app does not currently provide the level of functionality I expected from the Pro version.

I hope you continue developing prepSync, because with these improvements it could become an outstanding app.

My rating: 2 out of 5 stars.

**Developer response:** Hi BM Convertible M6 Man, apologies for not getting back sooner. Thank you so much for downloading and using prepSync, even going on to purchase prepSync pro; it means a lot. Your detailed feedback is so so valuable, especially at the starting stages of this app, and I will try to implement these changes as much as possible soon. If you would like to refund your prepSync pro subscription you can request a refund at: https://reportaproblem.apple.com/ and follow the steps there. Many thanks, James

## Frequently asked questions about prepSync

### What is prepSync?

prepSync is a cooking application designed to synchronize multiple timers, ensuring all dishes in a meal are ready at the same time. It simplifies meal preparation by allowing users to set a target meal time and input individual cooking durations for each dish.

### How does prepSync's smart syncing work?

Smart syncing in prepSync allows you to set a specific meal completion time. The app then automatically calculates and adjusts individual cooking timers so that all your dishes finish cooking simultaneously, reducing stress and improving timing.

### Can I organize my recipes with prepSync?

Yes, prepSync Pro offers a folder system for organizing your recipes. This feature helps users keep their various meal plans and cooking instructions neatly categorized and easily accessible.

### What devices does prepSync support?

prepSync is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app is designed to be compatible with these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is prepSync updated?

The latest version of prepSync is 2.0, which was last updated on April 14, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add new features.

### What are the subscription options for prepSync?

prepSync offers a premium subscription called 'prepSync Pro' for $2.99 per month. This subscription unlocks advanced features like recipe organization folders.

### Does prepSync have ads?

No, prepSync does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for prepSync?

prepSync has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the app is suitable for users aged four and older, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-04-14

prepSync 2.0 brings a complete refresh of the app:
> Redesigned User Interface
> You are now able to save food items individually to easily add them to meals
> Redesigned live cooking page

### 1.4 — 2026-01-02

- Added the option to add prep and rest times for each food item. Prep, cook and rest will have their own seperate notifications.
- Added live cooking session bar to quickly return to your current cooking session
- Redesigned Meals UI

### 1.3 — 2025-12-26

Added progress bar which shows visual progress until the next step
Improved warning message to heat ovens
Improved notification logic

### 1.2 — 2025-12-14

prepSync pro bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2025-11-19

Introducing prepSync Pro! 
With prepSync pro you can take your prepSyncing to the next level with access to unlimited saved meals and folders.

Version 1.1 also adds an updated UI.

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