# YesChef Recipe Manager — Cook, Share and Collaborate > iCloud-powered recipe manager for cooking, planning, and shopping. (iPhone/iPad app by CHRISMAN ROGER PAYNE.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeschef-recipe-manager/id6757944350 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CHRISMAN ROGER PAYNE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866495357) - Category: Food & Drink - Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $4.99) - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 11 MB - Languages: Bangla, French (France), Hindi, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2026-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-11 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeschef-recipe-manager/id6757944350/reviews.md ## What is YesChef Recipe Manager? YesChef is a recipe-keeping and cooking app built entirely on iCloud storage, sharing, and sync features. This means there is no private backend server and absolutely no user data collection of any kind. Your YesChef Recipes, Shopping lists, Meal plans, Cookbooks, Tags, and Household all live on your local device and in your iCloud storage. And they all belong wholly to you. When you purchase YesChef, you own it forever. We do not limit functionality or charge rolling subscription fees. YesChef runs in iOS26 and above on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Your data syncs seamlessly across all of your devices where you are signed into iCloud. And any Recipes, Shopping Lists, Cookbooks, or Household you share with another user syncs seamlessly to all of their devices wherever they are signed into iCloud. Here's a list of key features in YesChef: RECIPE EXTRACTION - Extract recipes from the internet browser, Instagram, or TikTok using the built-in YesChef Share extension. Hit the Share button and find the YesChef app icon in the app you wish to extract recipes from. *Note that Instagram and TikTok extraction work best when the creator posts the recipe to the recipe video caption. In the cases where caption recipe extraction fails, take a screen recording of the video. YesChef supports recipe extraction from speech in video (note this works best on devices where Apple Intelligence is enabled). ICLOUD SYNC - Your recipes, shopping lists, meal plans, cookbooks, tags, and Household data (as well as all data shared to you) sync seamlessly across all of your devices where you are signed into iCloud. Collaborate on any shared recipes, shopping lists, meal plans, and cookbooks in real time. Restore all of your iCloud-backed data automatically if your device is lost or YesChef is deleted. APPLE INTELLIGENCE - On devices where Apple Intelligence is enabled, YesChef runs private on-device AI to greatly enhance recipe extraction and shopping list ingredient consolidation. Recipe extraction from printed cookbooks or handwritten recipe images especially shines on Apple Intelligence-enabled devices. HOUSEHOLDS - Optionally create a Household to unify Recipe and Shopping List sharing for Household members which you invite. Collaborate with Household members on a shared weekly Household Meal Plan. RECIPES - Create recipes from scratch in the YesChef format. Add main images, serving and prep time data, descriptions, ingredients, tags and instructions (with optional per-step images). Extract recipes from the internet browser, Instagram, or TikTok using the YesChef Share extension. Pull recipes from cookbooks or hand-written recipes by taking a picture of them. Organize your Recipes in the main Recipes view. Search your Recipes or filter them by your Tags. SHOPPING LISTS - Create shopping lists and share them with other users to collaborate in real time. Add ingredients to a shopping list from any Recipe using the Add to Shopping List button in the Recipe view. Add ingredients from a week-long meal plan by using the Create Shopping List for the Week or Add to Existing Shopping List buttons in the ellipsis options menu in the Meal Plan view. MEAL PLANS - Create weekly Meal Plans composed of your personal or shared recipes, or add text notes to indicate plans other than cooking for a given meal slot. Save Meal Plans as week-long presets to easily reuse in the future. Collaborate on a shared Household Meal Plan by creating or joining a Household. Send Meal Plan recipe ingredients to a shopping list with the Create Shopping List for the Week or Add to Existing Shopping List buttons in the Meal Plan view options. COLLECTIONS - Organize your recipes into Cookbooks and Tag groups. Share Cookbooks to other users to allow them to add their own Recipes to your shared Cookbook and collaborate on the Recipes within it. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT - YesChef now supports Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and Telugu. ## Key features - Recipe extraction from web and social media - iCloud sync across devices - Collaborative meal planning and shopping lists - Household sharing for families - Recipe organization and search - On-device AI for enhanced extraction ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeschef-recipe-manager/id6757944350/reviews.md ### 5/5 — All in one place - YesChef rocks! *2026-02-23* I can consolidate all my recipes - electronic, from books, and handwritten. everyone should get this to simplify how they store their recipes. ## Frequently asked questions about YesChef Recipe Manager ### What is YesChef? YesChef is a recipe-keeping and cooking app that uses iCloud for storage, sharing, and syncing. It allows users to manage recipes, create shopping lists, and plan meals across their Apple devices without any private backend servers or user data collection. ### How does YesChef handle recipe extraction? YesChef offers a Share extension to extract recipes from web browsers, Instagram, and TikTok. It can also extract recipes from images of printed cookbooks or handwritten notes, with enhanced performance on devices with Apple Intelligence enabled. ### Can I share recipes and lists with others using YesChef? Yes, YesChef allows you to create a Household to share recipes, shopping lists, and meal plans with other users. Shared data syncs seamlessly in real-time across all invited members' devices. ### Does YesChef require a subscription? No, YesChef is a one-time purchase at $0.99. Once purchased, you own it forever with no recurring subscription fees or limitations on functionality. ### What devices does YesChef support? YesChef runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with iOS 26 and above. Your data syncs automatically across all your Apple devices where you are signed into iCloud. ### How often is YesChef updated? The latest version of YesChef is 1.12.0, which was last updated on March 2, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. ### What is the age rating for YesChef? YesChef has an age rating of 12+. This rating is based on the app's content and features, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and above. ### Does YesChef have ads? No, YesChef does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for all users. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.12.0 — 2026-03-02 -Added support for Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and Telugu recipes, imports and ingredients. -Bugfixes and enhancements. ### 1.11.0 — 2026-02-23 -Fixes for Sharing hangups -Added support for recipe imports from YouTube -Added Dietary Badge options to Recipes -Bugfixes and Improvements ### 1.10.0 — 2026-02-18 No release notes. ## More apps by CHRISMAN ROGER PAYNE - [SuperKids Coloring Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superkids-coloring-books/id6757378794) All apps by CHRISMAN ROGER PAYNE: https://appshunter.io/developer/1866495357 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-11.*