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Easily extract and organize recipes from any source, including URLs, screenshots, and scanned pages. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free cooking experience with a built-in shopping list that syncs across family devices. Privacy is a core focus, with all smart import features running on-device.
What's New in Simmer Down
2.0
October 13, 2026
Recipe categories Group your recipes however you like — weeknights, baking, slow cooker. Tap a category to collapse or expand it, and your library stays as tidy as you want it. Ask Siri “Hey Siri, what’s in my Simmer Down recipe.” Get ingredients or steps read back, pull up a recipe by name, or ask what you’ve saved in a category. Recipes now show up in Spotlight too — tap a result and it opens straight to the recipe. Better search Search now looks through your steps and categories, not just titles and ingredients. Accents no longer trip it up, so “jalapeno” finds “jalapeño.”
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FAQ
What devices does Simmer Down support?
Simmer Down is available on iPhone (iOS 17+), iPad (iPadOS 17+), and Mac (macOS Sonoma+). The smart-import features require Apple Intelligence-capable devices, including iPhone 15 Pro and later, iPads with M1 chips or later, or any Apple Silicon Mac.
How does Simmer Down handle privacy?
Simmer Down is designed with privacy in mind. It does not collect your name, email, phone number, or location. Smart import features process data on-device, ensuring your photos and recipe text never leave your device for AI processing.
Can I share recipes and shopping lists with my family using Simmer Down?
Yes, Simmer Down offers anonymous family sync. You can share recipes and shopping lists with your household using a 6-character family code, without needing to share personal information like names or emails.
Does Simmer Down have ads?
No, Simmer Down is ad-free. The app focuses on providing a clean, distraction-free experience for users.
How often is Simmer Down updated?
The latest version of Simmer Down is 2.0, which was last updated on October 13, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.
What is the age rating for Simmer Down?
Simmer Down has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
How does the 'Just the recipe' feature work in Simmer Down?
When you open a recipe in Simmer Down, you will only see the title, ingredients, and steps. This minimalist approach, using large serif typography, makes recipes easy to read from a distance in the kitchen.
What are the requirements for the smart import features in Simmer Down?
The smart import features, which use on-device AI for OCR and recipe extraction, require an Apple Intelligence-capable device running iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26 or later. This includes iPhone 15 Pro and later, iPads with M1 chips or later, or any Apple Silicon Mac.
