# Roux - Smart Recipes — Recipe Manager & Meal Planner

> Recipe manager, meal planner, pantry tracker, and AI cooking assistant. (iPhone/iPad app by Dillon Rossman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roux-smart-recipes/id6760159077 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dillon Rossman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882916385)
- Category: Food & Drink, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-02
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roux-smart-recipes/id6760159077/reviews.md

## What is Roux?

Roux — Your smart kitchen companion

  Roux helps you save recipes, plan your week, and shop smarter — all in one place. Whether you're cooking tonight's dinner or planning seven, Roux does the thinking for you.

  PLAN YOUR WEEK IN SECONDS
  Grocery Autopilot builds a full week of dinners and a ready-to-shop list automatically. Prefer to steer? Smart Plan suggests meals based on what's in your pantry, what's expiring, what's on sale, your favorites,
  and how much time you have.

  A PANTRY THAT KEEPS ITSELF UP TO DATE
  Roux updates your pantry after you cook, flags low-stock staples, and helps you use ingredients before they expire — so you waste less and shop less.

  COOK WITHOUT TOUCHING YOUR SCREEN
  Cook Mode keeps your screen awake, shows exact per-step ingredient amounts scaled to your servings, and responds to voice commands. Live Activities keep your current step on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

  SHOP SMARTER
  Scan store fliers to plan around sales, then send your shopping list straight to Instacart with a single tap.

  BRING IN ANY RECIPE
  Import recipes from the web or scan them with your camera. Roux cleans them up, scales servings, and breaks ingredients down step by step.

  Subscriptions
  Unlock premium planning and AI features with a subscription. All plans now include a free trial.

## Key features

- Recipe organization from any website
- Meal planning with drag-and-drop
- Pantry inventory tracking
- Automated smart shopping lists
- AI cooking assistant
- Hands-free cook mode
- Grocery flyer scanning for deals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roux Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Roux Pro (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Roux Pro+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Roux Pro+ | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roux Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Roux Pro+ Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Roux

### How many recipes can I save for free in Roux?

You can save up to 25 recipes and import 3 URLs per month for free. For unlimited recipe storage and advanced features like meal planning and pantry tracking, you can upgrade to the Pro plan.

### Does Roux have ads?

No, Roux does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start with a limited number of features, and offers optional paid upgrades for full functionality.

### What devices does Roux support?

Roux is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to provide a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### Can I use my own AI API key with Roux?

Yes, Roux supports bringing your own OpenAI or Anthropic API key on every plan, without requiring a subscription. This offers flexibility for users who prefer to manage their own AI service.

### How does Roux help with grocery shopping?

Roux automatically generates smart shopping lists from your meal plan, organizing items by category for efficient store navigation. You can also scan grocery fliers to find deals and plan meals around sale items.

### What is the age rating for Roux?

Roux has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including families. The app's content and features are designed to be accessible and helpful for most ages.

### How often is Roux updated?

Roux was last updated on March 27, 2026, with version 1.0. While this is the initial release date, users can expect ongoing updates to improve features and performance.

### What are the different Roux subscription tiers?

Roux offers a free tier with limited features. The Pro plan unlocks unlimited recipes, meal planning, pantry tracking, and 75 AI interactions per month. Pro+ provides unlimited AI interactions.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-06-18

Roux 1.1 — Plan the week, cook smarter
  
   Your kitchen just got an upgrade. This release turns Roux from a recipe keeper into a full weekly meal-planning assistant.
  
   • Grocery Autopilot — Get a complete week of dinners and a ready-to-shop grocery list, planned for you in seconds.
   • Smart Plan — Build your week around what you already have. Roux scores your recipes by pantry matches, expiring ingredients, sale items, favorites, and prep time, then suggests the best lineup.
  • Smart Pantry — Your pantry updates automatically after you cook, flags low-stock staples, and warns you about expiring ingredients.
  • Cook Mode, hands-free — Navigate steps with your voice and keep recipes live on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities.
  • Precise step-by-step amounts — See exactly how much of each ingredient to use at every step, scaled to your serving size.
  • Sale scanning — Scan store fliers, save your sale history, and plan meals around what's on sale.
  • Free trials on every subscription plan.

  Plus faster planning, sharper recipe imports, smaller image storage, and a wave of reliability and security improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-27

No release notes.

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