# Recipe Search — Find your best dish.

> Global recipe search engine with video integration and voice control. (iPhone/iPad app by Media Circuit Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-search/id432024923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Media Circuit Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404137279)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-search/id432024923/reviews.md

## What is Recipe Search?

Need more recipes? Here is the ANSWER what you want! 
Recipe Search for iPhone can search recipes from web sites throughout the world. 
Recipe Search is an App that allows you to find the recipes from recipe site a lot at a time.

[Added the YouTube videos search]
It is able to search for YouTube recipe videos.

[The language select function was added. ]
It enabled it to choose the language of a search target site.

[Added the tag function to clarify bookmarks]
Please register a tag from a setting first. 

[responding to the custom URL scheme]
You can launch Recipe Search with the custom URL scheme from Safari and Other Apps.
An example for the custom URL Scheme for Recipe Search is:
recipeSearch-iPhone:q=Tomatoes Onions

Added link to the assistant service to view web pages designed only for PC.
Please push an upper right arrow on a recipe page. And, Choose "Open with Instapaper". 

Voice Control !
We added the voice control capability in the recipe page.
With your voice, RecipeSearch operates zooming and panning .
Even when your hands are wet and/or dirty in the kitchen, you can operate the screen on your iPhone without any touch!
*The commands available for operation are: UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LARGE and SMALL.


*App. Feature 
Searching recipes with various type of keywords, such as recipe name, season, methods of cooking and/or kitchen utensils, as well as food ingredients. 
Please try to search recipes with keyword 'summer', and Recipe Search for iPhone shows various recipes suitable for 'summer'. (related to 'summer.') 

*How to Search 
When you have beef and onion( in the refrigerator), Please enter 'beef onion', then click Search button. 


*Usage Tips 
1.To begin with, try to search with various key words you are looking for. 
2.Cheking the search results、the recipes that you are interested in can be registered in Book Mark using [+] button. 
3.After looking over the search results, transfer to Book Mark and browse details of the recipes you register.. 
4.You can delete recipes from Book mark, when they becomes not necessary. 
5.You can register recipes in Book mark as your favorite ones, and easily possible to access recipe web page later. 

*Warning(achtung) 
Internet Connection via WiFi( recommended) or 3G is required. 

* Disclaimer of Liability and Warranties. 
RECIPE SEARCH FOR IPHONE (hereinafter called 'THIS APPLICATION'), DESIGN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THIS APPLICATION.

## Key features

- Global recipe web search
- YouTube recipe video search
- Language selection for search sites
- Bookmark organization with tags
- Custom URL scheme integration
- Voice control for navigation
- Hands-free kitchen operation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-search/id432024923/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Recipe Sesrch

*2021-10-18*

The pop-up ads are annoying but the app finds recipes very quickly, and it’s never crashed on me.

### 5/5 — Best app

*2020-03-04*

I’ve been using it since 6 yrs ago
You can choose recipes from many recipes site
Thanks

### 1/5 — Dont bother

*2016-03-23*

It sounded amazing but voice commands do not work whatsoever, and the app continues to crash very disappointing. So this app got deleted... 😟

### 1/5 — 3/28/15: Was a 'B' but NOW 'D-'

*2015-03-28*

1). App need major overhaul.
2). Poor search results
3). Refuse to accept recipes without pictures!
4). Much better apps avail now.
5). This app hasn't kept pace with many of the newer ones😞

### 5/5 — Great Recipe Search App

*2015-01-27*

I love it.  I can search for my favorite recipes and store them in one place.   Thank you!

### 5/5 — :-)

*2012-09-08, version 2.17*

Brilliant app, downloaded it with slight apprehension expecting it to leave a lot to be desired but actually really good. Searches the Internet using the key work you have instructed, comes up with loads of different recipes and you can be really specific with your searches as well. Well worth using!

### 5/5 — I love it! &:0)

*2012-09-03, version 2.16*

My helper loves it is really good download it is worth it!

### 5/5 — Simply the best!

*2012-07-26, version 2.15*

Save your time in looking at the different recipe apps

### 5/5 — Useful little app

*2012-05-17, version 2.10*

Like a google of the recipe world, it enables you to quickly search a keyword and provides links to recipes on already existing sites. Really useful and easy to use :)

### 3/5 — GOOD

*2011-12-26, version 2.01*

Works well! It's a good idea! It's going to save me time from googling so I can be cooking :)

## Frequently asked questions about Recipe Search

### Does Recipe Search have ads?

Yes, Recipe Search contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to access a wide range of recipes and features.

### What devices does Recipe Search support?

Recipe Search is available for iPhone and iPod. It requires an internet connection via WiFi or 3G.

### How often is Recipe Search updated?

The latest version of Recipe Search is 6.21, last updated on January 30, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing improvements and feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Recipe Search?

Recipe Search has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the broad nature of web content it accesses, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.

### Can I use Recipe Search offline?

No, an internet connection via WiFi or 3G is required to use Recipe Search. This is necessary for searching recipes from web sites and YouTube.

### How can I organize my saved recipes in Recipe Search?

You can organize your saved recipes using the tag function. After registering a tag in settings, you can assign it to your bookmarked recipes for easier clarification and retrieval.

### What kind of recipes can I find with Recipe Search?

You can search for recipes using various keywords such as recipe name, season, cooking methods, kitchen utensils, and food ingredients. It also includes YouTube recipe videos.

### What is the user sentiment for Recipe Search?

Recipe Search has a high user rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its extensive search capabilities and features like voice control.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.21 — 2025-01-30

Fixed a search bug.

### 6.18 — 2024-11-12

minor bugs fixed

### 6.17 — 2024-11-11

minro bugs fixed.

### 6.16 — 2024-11-08

Supports new iPhone screen sizes.

### 6.14 — 2024-10-30

Minor bugs fixed.

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