The Recipe Box

The Recipe Box

The Original Kitchen Companion

1.9K ratings
323 reviews
$3.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 2, 2011
  • June 25, 2026
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Organize your favorite recipes with this kitchen companion app. Easily import recipes from the web, manage them with powerful tools, and share them with friends and family. Features a built-in timer and offline access.

Instant web recipe import
Built-in kitchen timer
Recipe sharing
Offline recipe access
Customizable entry fields
Ingredient search
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What's New in The Recipe Box

7.0.6

June 25, 2026

Bug fixes. Yes we finally fixed the sort saving bug. Trust us it annoyed us as well.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

1 TBSP Thanks

A scoop of satisfaction

User reviews

Worse update ever

Absolutely hate this update. Can not find anything easily. Must scroll thru every recipe to find the one I want. I’ve been saving recipes here and now they are all useless.

Recipe Box

Disappointed that it is not automatically importing recipes.
Disappointed that it does not back up like most of my apps do. Because of glitches I uninstalled and reinstalled forgetting it does not back up the recipes.
Lost all my recipes except for few that came with the app.

Why change what worked well?

I bought this app years ago and it used to be my favorite. But I don’t understand why the layout functionality was changed or why an option wasn’t included to keep it as it used to be. Now I’m frustrated every time I go to use the app as it’s more difficult to find recipes and the larger photos take up so much room. I believe most cooks and bakers don’t look for recipes based on photos, but rather based on the name or main ingredient in the recipe so why change the layout and make the photos larger? And to get support or send the developer a request or suggestion, you have to do so through Facebook - well, not everyone has (or wants) Facebook. So many features of this app are great, but not the new layout - hoping this will get changed or I likely will be looking for a new app.
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Love the Improvements!

I was having some slow problems with the app, but deleted it and reinstalled it. I backed up recipes first! It now works perfectly again! I have been using this app for a few years. It became buggy, but the improvements are fantastic. Love it so much more now!

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Not happy with this version of the app. 🤬

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Recipes disappearing after updates

Bug

Inability to edit or save recipes

Bug

Syncing issues between devices

Bug

Keyboard shortcuts not working

Bug

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Add Keto category

Feature

Improve recipe photo management

Feature

Implement iCloud/cloud backup

Feature

Add unit conversion tools

Feature

Enhance recipe sharing capabilities

Feature

Improve recipe editing and formatting

Feature

FAQ

What does The Recipe Box app do?

The Recipe Box is a digital kitchen companion designed to help you organize all your favorite recipes. It allows you to easily import recipes from the web, manage them with powerful tools, and share them with others. The app also includes a convenient built-in kitchen timer and provides offline access to your recipes.

What are the key features of The Recipe Box?

Key features include one-touch instant import from numerous recipe websites, a cheerful kitchen timer that can be controlled from within the app or your device's home screen, and the ability to share recipes with friends and family. It also offers powerful management tools like simultaneous ingredient searching, cross-referencing recipes, and offline access.

How does The Recipe Box make money?

The app is free to use and does not charge subscriptions, track user data, sell information, or display ads. While the core functionality is free, there are optional in-app purchases available for users who wish to support the developers and have found significant value in the app.

Can I use The Recipe Box offline?

Yes, you can access your recipes without an internet connection. This feature ensures that you can easily retrieve your recipes even when you're in the kitchen and don't have Wi-Fi or cellular service available.

Who is The Recipe Box app for?

This app is developed by foodies for foodies and is ideal for home cooks and anyone who loves to collect, organize, and easily access their recipes. It's a 21st-century cooking tool that helps keep recipes in a format that is easy to retrieve, read, and share, allowing users to focus on the joy of preparing delicious food.