# SpoonScan — AI Recipe Generator

> AI-powered recipe generator from receipts and pantry scans. (iPhone/iPad app by SpoonScan LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoonscan/id6758962506 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SpoonScan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876030635)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoonscan/id6758962506/reviews.md

## What is SpoonScan?

SpoonScan uses AI to turn your grocery receipts and pantry photos into personalized recipes and meal plans for the whole family — from babies to adults, with allergy-friendly filters.

Automatically identify what you bought and organize ingredients into a smart pantry. Generate multi-day meal plans with consolidated grocery lists you can export to Instacart.

Tell SpoonScan what you have — or what you're craving — and get recipes tailored to your family's dietary needs.

SCAN YOUR GROCERIES
- Photograph store receipts — OCR extracts ingredients automatically
- Snap your fridge or pantry — AI identifies food items from your photos
- Add items by customizable quick-add buttons

PLAN FAMILY MEALS
- Generate structured 1–5 day meal plans
- Scale recipes from 1–12 servings
- Built-in step-by-step cooking timers

BUILT FOR FAMILIES
- Kids Mode with age filters: baby, toddler, preschool, school-age
- 9+ allergy filters plus custom allergens
- Religious dietary options: kosher, halal
- Age verification for adult drink pairings

BUILD YOUR GROCERY LIST
- Consolidates ingredients across meals
- Automatically organized by aisle
- Duplicate ingredients merged with unit conversion
- One-tap Instacart export (US & Canada)

SAVE & IMPORT
- Import recipes from URLs or social media
- Scan printed cookbook pages
- Save and organize your full cooking history

SYNC ACROSS DEVICES
- Sign in with Apple or Google to save recipes to the cloud
- Access your saved recipes on any device
- Continue as guest — no account required

Subscription Information
SpoonScan offers auto-renewing subscriptions to unlock full access:

• Monthly: $2.99 per month
• Yearly: $29.99 per year ($2.50 per month)

New subscribers get a 7-day free trial with full unlimited access. After the trial, the subscription automatically renews at $2.99/month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends.

Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase.


Privacy Policy: https://www.spoonscan.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.spoonscan.com/terms
Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI recipe generation from receipts
- Pantry photo ingredient identification
- Personalized meal plans
- Consolidated grocery lists
- Allergy and dietary filters
- Instacart export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpoonScan Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SpoonScan Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoonscan/id6758962506/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Total game changer

*2026-04-08*

My 5 year old was always fussy about me making her the same dishes every day but now with this app I’m able to create so much variety and she’s eating much more and much healthier.  App runs smoothly and it’s incredible what it can do with just one photo of inside your fridge

### 5/5 — Fun and functional

*2026-03-21*

Helpful inspiring new ideas to get rid of old things in the pantry and fridge. I love the meal roulette!

**Developer response:** Thanks so much, JSoubs! Love hearing that — the meal roulette is a fan favorite. Enjoy cooking!

## Frequently asked questions about SpoonScan

### What is SpoonScan?

SpoonScan is an AI-powered application that generates personalized recipes and meal plans by scanning your grocery receipts and pantry photos. It helps organize ingredients, create shopping lists, and caters to various dietary needs.

### How does SpoonScan generate recipes?

SpoonScan uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract ingredients from photographed store receipts. It also uses AI to identify food items from photos of your fridge or pantry, then uses this information to create tailored recipes.

### Can SpoonScan help with allergies?

Yes, SpoonScan offers over 9 allergy filters, plus custom allergen options, and religious dietary filters like kosher and halal. It also includes a Kids Mode with age-specific filters for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children.

### What are the subscription costs for SpoonScan?

SpoonScan offers a monthly subscription for $2.99 and a yearly subscription for $29.99. New users receive a 7-day free trial with full access before the subscription automatically renews.

### Does SpoonScan have ads?

Based on the provided information, SpoonScan does not contain advertisements. Its monetization is through optional auto-renewing subscriptions for full access.

### What devices does SpoonScan support?

SpoonScan is currently supported on iPhones and iPods. Users can sign in with Apple or Google to sync their saved recipes across devices.

### How often is SpoonScan updated?

The latest version of SpoonScan is 1.4.0, and it was last updated on April 16, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### Can I export my grocery list from SpoonScan?

Yes, SpoonScan allows you to export your consolidated grocery lists directly to Instacart, supporting users in the US and Canada. The list is automatically organized by aisle with duplicate ingredients merged.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-04-16

Improved app description and search discoverability.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-04-03

- 7-day free trial for new subscribers
 - Redesigned onboarding with video walkthroughs
 - Import recipes from social media, websites, or cookbook photos
 - Improved meal plan voice detection

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-21

- App preview video added
- Meal Roulette cancel bug fixed
- Performance improvements

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-12

- Sign in with Apple or Google to save recipes across all your devices
  - Import recipes from any website URL — just paste a link
  - Smarter receipt scanning — automatically decodes store abbreviations
  - Connect your pantry to the Ask tab for hands-free recipe ideas
  - Select All / Unselect All toggle for pantry ingredients
  - Improved share cards and meal prep grocery lists
  - Security and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-03

No release notes.

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