# Spices! – Herbs & Seasonings for all Dish Recipes — user reviews > 82 indexed App Store user reviews of Spices! by Ancle Apps LTD, rated 4.70/5 from 211 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spices-herbs-and-seasonings-for-all-dish-recipes/id588570674/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spices-herbs-and-seasonings-for-all-dish-recipes/id588570674.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 168 · 4★ 34 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Spices!? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 📚 Comprehensive spice information and encyclopedia - 🎯 Well-organized and easy-to-navigate interface - 📸 High-quality pictures and visual presentation - ⭐ Helpful pairing suggestions for spices and dishes - 📖 Interesting historical facts about spices - 🍳 Practical cooking tips and usage guidance - 💡 Inspires culinary creativity and experimentation - 🔗 Wikipedia links for additional information - 📱 Works without WiFi/offline functionality - ⚡ Quick reference tool for kitchen use **Cons** - 🔄 Aggressive and repetitive review prompts - ❌ Incomplete spice database with missing entries - 🎭 Broken English in some app text - 📝 Lacks included recipes despite user expectations - 🚫 Manipulative review request tactics for low ratings - 🎨 Awkward layout in some areas - 📊 Limited information on spice substitutions **Commonly reported bugs** - Review prompts continue even after leaving a review - Manipulative email redirect for low ratings - Language settings default to Russian without easy change option **Most requested features** - Include actual recipes with spice recommendations - Add spice sourcing/shopping functionality - Spice substitution guide - Medicinal uses for spices and herbs - More detailed cooking instructions - Language selection options ## Newest reviews (13 of 82) ### 5/5 — Great! *2020-01-18* I love to cook! This app helps me add a little “spice” to my dishes. When in question on what to use or which is best, this helps tremendously! I keep this on with me in the kitchen as I prepare our meals. My husband is a rather picky eater and he enjoys everything I prepare now. I don’t waste as much seasoning as I once did and am more precise with measurements. ### 5/5 — Spice *2020-01-05, version 1.46* Have bought many books on spice use in the kitchen.....had no idea there was an app!!! Cooking rescued! Spice less in Seattle ### 5/5 — Very cool and handy *2020-01-04* Had for about a year and find it’s so useful to get a new idea. Helped me create or change up some meals I would have never thought of! ### 5/5 — Taste and see *2019-11-03, version 1.46* Just what I neede to spice up my cooking. ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-09-02, version 1.46* Love the design and user experience of this app! Very helpful for cooking and learning more about spices. ### 5/5 — Harmonizes, comprehensive. *2019-08-01, version 1.46* Wonderful app. Useful and fully informative, not only about the spice itself, but about how it combines well with other spices, and foods. ### 5/5 — Spice app rating *2019-07-30, version 1.46* nice details, a bit of history, and cooking tips for each spice. Very thorough and knowledgeable!! ### 5/5 — Worthy App *2019-04-13* This app not only tells what food items it best complements but also how to use it. The additional bonus is the spice history. ### 5/5 — Don’t know what I did without it! *2019-04-09* Wow! I have become quite the spice queen since finding this app! With its info, my cooking has greatly improved! Very informative & super easy to understand! Thank You!! ### 5/5 — Amazing spice manual *2019-03-28, version 1.46* Helps me with pairing spices to make me a better chef! ### 5/5 — Kitchen Necessity *2019-03-21* I love being able to look up a spice and see what type of dishes it’s used in and even get a little history lesson. I’m not a chef, but try new dishes and love to use spices to add flavor. Thanks ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-01-25, version 1.46* Lots of good information on herbs. Will make cooking fun and interesting! ### 5/5 — Love it!! *2018-12-25, version 1.46* A lot Of information about different spices ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — A lot less than I anticipated *2024-01-20, version 1.46* The small handful of spice mixes provided do not contain recipes. ### 1/5 — Stop asking for reviews *2023-10-03* I left a 5 star review the first time I was asked. I paid $3.99 for this app. Now anytime I click on anything to favorite - I’m prompted to “leave a review.” In broken English is also says “No need leave text just five stars.” This is NOT the user experience I want - once someone leaves a review STOP ASKING or stop asking altogether. I will give 5 stars back once this is fixed. Annoying as can be. ### 1/5 — Only Useful If You’re New To Cooking *2020-06-06, version 1.46* My first three searches came up blank. Ajwain, Nigella Sativa and Epazote. Not impressed. ### 1/5 — Not so good *2020-02-20, version 1.46* I am not sure what the five star rating is all about. So far I have searched for four spices and this app has had NONE of them. That is why I give it one star. I think I just blew $4. Oh well, live and learn. ### 1/5 — Kind of silly *2017-04-19, version 1.46* Awkward layout. They release new spices when they get 100 reviews, how silly. Want to leave a lower score? They and trick you into sending them an email if less than 4 stars. It's a cut and paste job with little original content. Not that good really. ### 1/5 — Here's your effing review! *2016-05-04, version 1.46* After being asked to rate this app EVERY EFFING TIME I SAVED A SPICE and gave any hope of being allowed to enjoy the d4mn app until I left a review. Well, here's your one effing star! UPDATE- I am STILL being harassed for your effing review even after leaving one! This app is absolute 5hit! Deleting it now! ### 3/5 — Good *2019-01-04, version 1.46* Thought there would be some recipes included, but it’s nice to see what spices are good for different foods. I’m gonna try some of these spices ### 3/5 — How to change the language? *2015-03-30, version 1.45* The language is Russian 😱, how to change to English? ### 4/5 — Impressive *2020-06-10, version 1.46* Really enjoying the information offered. Very in-depth and fun. I learn something new every time I open the app. ### 4/5 — Good start *2018-12-12, version 1.46* Has a decent catalogue of information all filed neatly for you. App looks cleanly made, easy to use, is good for when im thinking about reading up on herbs I use in my cooking ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great App ++++ *2024-09-21, version 1.46* Thank you. Easily researching is the difference. ### 5/5 — Brilliant App *2023-11-07, version 1.46* Fabulous app with great layout and information! ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2023-02-06* Spices is an excellent way to learn about the spices you use in your recipes. One thing that has always stood out to me is all meat/vegetables are made the same. The only difference is the spices we use to cook our foods to flavor them. Some might just use salt and pepper, while others may add to that with thyme, rosemary, cumin and garlic powder etc. I also like that spices gives tips and ideas. I like the star for favorites. This is a must app! ### 5/5 — Spice *2022-01-25* A Excellent App to have and to keep ! Have around when you need information for your questions. ### 5/5 — Excellent app with lots of information. *2021-12-28, version 1.46* Love the history and supplemental info. I have used this app for years. ### 5/5 — Love the historical feature. *2020-11-20, version 1.46* Knowing the history of each spice is very beneficial in understanding its qualities and uses. ### 5/5 — Spice is nice *2020-10-02* Spices and food in general are not always well understood, this app will go along way towards clearing up any misunderstanding. I would only add a note on sourcing. I especially like the historical facts. ### 5/5 — Spice *2020-10-01, version 1.46* I will give it 10 out of 10 good reading ### 5/5 — Great App *2020-07-28, version 1.46* Very Helpful. Nice pictures and information . ### 5/5 — Perfect ! *2020-07-09, version 1.46* Just what I needed ! 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