# preserves — store it once, cook it forever

> store it once, cook it forever (iPhone/iPad app by Arno Welgemoed.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preserves/id6757523659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arno Welgemoed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444542902)
- Category: Food & Drink, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.2 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preserves/id6757523659/reviews.md

## What is preserves?

Transform the way you cook with Preserves – the recipe app built by cooks, for cooks.

We created Preserves because we love cooking and wanted a better way to manage our recipes. Our app combines powerful AI with thoughtful design to help you digitize, organize, and cook your favorite recipes – all from your phone.

Capture Any Recipe

Snap a photo of a recipe card, shared from social media, a website, or paste a URL – our AI instantly analyzes and extracts ingredients, instructions, prep time, nutrition info, and more. No more typing or manually organizing messy recipes!

Combined Instructions & Ingredients

Our unique mobile-first design combines instructions and ingredients into one streamlined list. No more switching back and forth between screens – everything you need is right there, making cooking effortless even on small screens.

Smart Shopping Lists

Build shopping lists directly from recipes or add items manually. Check off items as you shop. Plus, beautiful home screen widgets let you view your list at a glance without opening the app.

Organize Your Collection
- Categories & Tags: Group recipes by cuisine, meal type, or custom tags
- Search: Find any recipe instantly
- Nutrition & Allergens Track nutritional info and potential allergens
- Cook Time & Difficulty: Plan meals that fit your schedule

Personalize Your Recipes
- Add Notes: Capture substitutions, tweaks, or family traditions
- Include Photos: Add images to your notes for visual reference
- Edit & Customize: Modify any recipe to make it your own

Home Screen Widgets
Keep your shopping list front and center with our beautiful widgets:
- Small: Quick item count at a glance
- Medium: View up to 3 shopping items
- Large: See up to 8 items, with bought items marked

Multi-Language Support
Available in 6 languages:
- English
- Español
- Français
- Deutsch
- Italiano
- Nederlands

Import from Anywhere
Share recipes directly from Instagram, TikTok, websites, or any app to Preserves. Our AI handles the rest.

Features We Love

- Metric and Imperial unit support
- Recipe editing with step-by-step guidance
- Combined Steps to make it easier on smaller Screens
- Re-analyze recipes if you need improvements

Why Preserves?

We're not just building an app – we use Preserves every day in our own kitchens. We understand the frustration of messy screenshots, forgotten recipes, and constantly switching screens while cooking. That's why we built something we actually want to use.

Join thousands of home cooks who have transformed their recipe collections with Preserves.

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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Year Subscription | $22.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-02-23

No release notes.

## More apps by Arno Welgemoed

- [paarl.io](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paarlio/id6642680984)

All apps by Arno Welgemoed: https://appshunter.io/developer/1444542902

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