# Recipe Scanner C — AI Recipe Capture & Organizer

> AI-powered recipe scanner and organizer with nutrition analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Pai Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-scanner-c/id6761315498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pai Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888825789)
- Category: Food & Drink, Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-scanner-c/id6761315498/reviews.md

## What is Recipe Scanner C?

Turn any recipe into a digital collection with Recipe Scanner C!

Scan cookbooks, import YouTube and Instagram videos, save recipes from any website, and get instant nutrition analysis with health grading. With on-device Apple Intelligence, all your physical recipe scanning is FREE, fast, and completely private.

3 FREE CREDITS TO GET STARTED

UNLIMITED FREE SCANNING
- Scan physical recipes with your camera, completely FREE
- Import from Photo Library (up to 10 photos at once)
- On-device Apple Intelligence extracts ingredients and directions automatically
- Multi-page recipe support with automatic merging
- No credits needed for camera or photo scanning
- Fast, private, and accurate

IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE
- YouTube cooking videos (1 credit)
- Instagram recipe posts and reels (1 credit)
- Any recipe website URL (1 credit)
- QR code scanning for instant URL import
- AI extracts complete recipes from video transcripts and web pages

NUTRITION ANALYSIS AND HEALTH GRADING
- Per-serving nutrition facts for calories, protein, carbs, fats, fiber, sodium, and sugars
- Health grade A through F on every recipe, backed by USDA Dietary Guidelines
- 100-point scoring across six nutritional categories
- Cooking method detection across 30+ methods (deep-fried, baked, grilled, steamed, and more)
- Preparation penalty system adjusts the grade based on how the food is cooked
- USDA database covering 150+ common ingredients
- AI nutrition estimation fills gaps for unknown ingredients
- Data source labeled on every recipe so you know where the numbers came from

SMART AI PROCESSING
- On-device Apple Intelligence is FREE and unlimited
- Optional cloud AI enhancement for difficult recipes (1 credit, one-time per recipe)
- Advanced text recognition with Vision OCR
- Intelligent direction splitting and formatting
- Automatic section detection for ingredients and steps

ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION
- Unlimited custom folders
- Default Uncategorized folder for new recipes
- Move recipes between folders with one tap
- Quick search by recipe title
- Visual recipe cards with thumbnails and health grades
- All recipes stored locally on your device using SwiftData

SMART INGREDIENT MANAGEMENT
- Serving adjustment from 1 to 99 servings, ingredient quantities recalculate automatically
- 18 supported measurement units across volume, weight, count, and special units
- Switch between metric and imperial with one tap
- Base-unit conversion math prevents rounding errors
- Proper fractional display (1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 2/3, 3/4)
- Per-ingredient unit conversion control

COOKING MODE
- Step-by-step numbered directions with checkoff
- Six font size levels (14pt to 29pt) for readable text on the counter
- Screen wake stays on while viewing Directions so the display does not dim
- Toggle between Ingredients, Directions, and Nutrition tabs
- Health grade pinned at the top while you cook

THEME AND ACCESSIBILITY
- Light, dark, and system theme options
- VoiceOver support
- Large touch targets
- Adjustable font sizes

PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN
- All photo scanning happens on your device with Apple Intelligence
- No user accounts, no sign-up, no tracking
- All recipe data stored locally on your device
- Recipes do not sync to iCloud or any other device
- External API calls (YouTube, Instagram, Web, Cloud AI) routed through a Cloudflare Worker proxy with rate limiting

FAIR PRICING, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS
- Unlimited FREE scanning with on-device AI
- 3 free credits included on first launch
- Credits only for premium features:
  - YouTube import: 1 credit
  - Instagram import: 1 credit
  - Web URL import: 1 credit
  - Cloud AI enhancement: 1 credit (one-time per recipe)
- Automatic credit refund if a paid operation fails
- Credits never expire

PERFECT FOR:
- Digitizing family recipe collections
- Following YouTube cooking channels
- Saving Instagram cooking reels
- Building a personal cookbook
- Tracking the nutritional impact of what you cook
- Converting recipes between measurement systems

## Key features

- Scan physical recipes
- Import from web and video
- Instant nutrition analysis
- Health grading (A-F)
- Smart AI processing
- Organize into folders
- Cooking mode with step-by-step directions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Recipe Scanner C

### How does Recipe Scanner C handle physical recipe scanning?

Physical recipe scanning using your camera is completely free and unlimited. On-device Apple Intelligence extracts ingredients and directions automatically, ensuring speed and privacy without needing credits.

### What kind of nutrition information does Recipe Scanner C provide?

Recipe Scanner C offers per-serving nutrition facts including calories, protein, carbs, fats, fiber, sodium, and sugars. It also provides a health grade from A to F, backed by USDA Dietary Guidelines and a 100-point scoring system.

### Does Recipe Scanner C have ads?

Recipe Scanner C is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience. The app focuses on providing a clean interface for managing your recipes and their nutritional information.

### How are recipes organized in Recipe Scanner C?

You can organize your recipes into unlimited custom folders with one-tap moving. A default Uncategorized folder is available for new recipes, and quick search by title helps you find specific dishes easily.

### Can I adjust serving sizes in Recipe Scanner C?

Yes, Recipe Scanner C allows you to adjust serving sizes from 1 to 99, and ingredient quantities will recalculate automatically. It supports 18 measurement units and can switch between metric and imperial systems.

### What devices is Recipe Scanner C available on?

Recipe Scanner C is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app utilizes SwiftData for local storage, ensuring your recipe collection is kept securely on your device.

### How often is Recipe Scanner C updated?

The latest version of Recipe Scanner C is 1.0.8, last updated on June 12, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Recipe Scanner C?

Recipe Scanner C has an age rating of 4+. This rating suggests that the content is generally suitable for young children, with no mature themes or potentially frightening elements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2026-06-12

iPad support
Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.7 — 2026-05-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-18

Stability and reliability improvements.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-13

No release notes.

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