# Simple Recipe: Recipe Saver — Recipe Keeper & Meal Planner

> Digital cookbook, meal planner, and grocery list organizer. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Kranker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-recipe-recipe-saver/id6739758982 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Kranker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786896229)
- Category: Food & Drink, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-recipe-recipe-saver/id6739758982/reviews.md

## What is Simple Recipe?

Simple Recipe: Recipe Saver & Meal Planner

Save recipes. Plan meals. Build your grocery list. Simple Recipe is the all-in-one kitchen app that strips out the clutter so you can focus on what matters: cooking great food.

— Clean, Distraction-Free Recipes —
Paste any URL and Simple Recipe instantly removes the ads and life stories, leaving only the ingredients and instructions. No more endless scrolling. Just the recipe.

— Build Your Digital Cookbook —
Simple Recipe is your digital recipe keeper app. Import recipes from any website, social media app (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X), or photo of a physical cookbook. Add family recipes manually. Organize everything into custom cookbooks or tag for quick filtering.

— Plan Your Week —
Simple Recipe isn't just a recipe saver app; it's also a meal planning app. Use saved recipes to build weekly meal plans, or let the app randomly generate one for you. Meal planning has never been faster.

— Smart Grocery Lists —
Add ingredients directly from recipes or meal plans to your grocery list. Check items off as you shop. No separate grocery app needed.

— More Features —
- Recipes stored on-device load instantly with no internet needed
- Edit any recipe to match your preferences or dietary needs
- Share recipes with one-tap links
- Discover trending recipes from other users
-  Search and filter your entire collection in seconds

Simple Recipe is a free-to-use recipe organizer app. You can import recipes from websites, create meal plans, and put together grocery lists at no cost with no ads. No subscription is required to get started, but additional features are available with Premium (social imports, imports from photos, cross-device syncing, saving recipes from discover, and more).

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Import recipes from URLs
- Manually add recipes
- Organize recipes with tags and cookbooks
- Meal planning functionality
- Automated grocery list generation
- Customize saved recipes
- Share recipes with others

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Annual Subscription) | $27.99 | per year |
| Premium (Weekly Subscription) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (Monthly Subscription) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual Subscription) | $27.99 | per year |
| Premium (Monthly Subscription) | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-recipe-recipe-saver/id6739758982/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Search

*2026-03-17*

Not sure why I can’t search recipes. So apparently downloading the app is free, but I can’t do a single thing without upgrading to premium and paying for it. This is ridiculous. And maybe if you’re gonna charge me, it should say so somewhere before I download the app. 😠😠😠

**Developer response:** Hi, the core functionality of the app is completely free. You can save recipes, you can add recipes to your meal plan, and you can create grocery lists, all for free. Premium gives you cross-device syncing, the ability to save meals from Discover, social imports, and a few other features.  You also aren't charged, and no credit card is required unless you decide to sign up for premium.

### 5/5 — Love

*2025-09-12*

Love this! It makes it so much easier keeping up with and organizing all my online recipes!!

**Developer response:** So glad you're enjoying the app!

### 2/5 — Does not work

*2025-08-31*

I have loads of save urls - tried a few on here. It extracts ingredients lists ok, but the steps, or method, it only lists one thing, does not extract the cooking instructions.

As for copying recipes in from notes, you have to manually enter each ingredient and method step. For example, I copied the ingredients from a neat list with one ingredient per line - you try and paste it all in at once and it's one wall of text instead of a list. Just not ideal at all.

If you're on iPhone, really, you're better off using the notebook app and having a recipe folder in there - works so much better, and if you tack on a picture of the recipe at the end, it comes up in the thumbnail for that entry.

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear that the parser wasn't working as expected for you. We do have a report issue function in the app where you can report when recipes don't import as expected, and we can look into it for you to fix it. Without a report, it's hard to say what went wrong, but we continue to make improvements to our parser with each day.

### 5/5 — Game changer!

*2025-05-21*

Amazing tool!  Simple to use and well designed.  Game changer.

**Developer response:** Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Recipe

### How do I add recipes to Simple Recipe?

You can add recipes by pasting a URL from a website, which will clean up the content, or by manually entering your own family recipes. The app is designed to make importing and organizing your favorite dishes straightforward.

### Can I customize recipes in Simple Recipe?

Yes, you can edit any part of your saved recipes, including the title, ingredients, instructions, and image. This allows you to perfectly match recipes to your personal preferences and dietary needs.

### Does Simple Recipe help with grocery shopping?

Absolutely. You can easily create grocery lists directly within the app by adding ingredients from your recipes or manually adding other items. You can then check off items as you shop.

### What are the subscription options for Simple Recipe?

Simple Recipe offers a Premium subscription with monthly and annual plans. Both plans include a 1-month free trial. The monthly plan is $4.99, and the annual plan is $27.99.

### How often is Simple Recipe updated?

The app was last updated on March 17, 2026, with version 1.0.8. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What devices does Simple Recipe support?

Simple Recipe is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple devices.

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

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including families.

### How does Simple Recipe compare to saving recipes on Pinterest?

Recipes are stored directly on your device in Simple Recipe, allowing them to load instantly. This makes it significantly faster than visiting websites or relying on platforms like Pinterest for recipe access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.17 — 2026-09-02

- bug fixes and other behind the scenes improvements

### 1.0.16 — 2026-08-23

- bug fixes and other behind the scenes improvements

### 1.0.15 — 2026-08-19

- bug fixes and other behind the scenes improvements

### 1.0.14 — 2026-08-04

- new recently viewed recipes section for quick access to your favorites
- share/export grocery lists to external apps or other app users
- bug fixes and other behind the scenes improvements

### 1.0.13 — 2026-07-11

- new recently viewed recipes section for quick access to your favorites
- share/export grocery lists to external apps or other app users
- bug fixes and other behind the scenes improvements

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