# Yumeo: private recipe cookbook — No account, no ads or tracking

> No account, no ads or tracking (iPhone/iPad app by LAURENT SEBASTIEN GASTON VILDAY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumeo-private-recipe-cookbook/id6657975436 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LAURENT SEBASTIEN GASTON VILDAY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875978962)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2024-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumeo-private-recipe-cookbook/id6657975436/reviews.md

## What is Yumeo?

Yumeo is your truly private recipe cookbook. No accounts, no tracking, and no ads. Just you and your recipes.
Whether you are a chef, a baker, or a DIY enthusiast (cosmetics, zero-waste cleaners), Yumeo adapts to your needs. Capture, organize, and own your data.

WHY CHOOSE YUMEO?

Total Privacy: No account needed. Your data stays in your private iCloud.
Universal: Create culinary recipes or DIY projects (beauty, crafts).
Smart Import: Capture recipes from the web and organize them in seconds.
Ultimate Flexibility: Choose your level of detail. Go deep with granular ingredients or keep it simple with a single line of text. It's your choice.
Seamless Sync: Your recipes are always with you on iPhone and iPad.
Clean Experience: No ads, no distraction, and no subscription.

YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICES, YOUR RULES 

At VLstack, we believe in digital ethics. You are not the product. Your recipes belong to you, and you can export them (JSON) at any time. Your data, your choices, your rules.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://yumeo.vlstack.fr/?lang=en#terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://yumeo.vlstack.fr/?lang=en#privacy-policy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly access | $12.99 | per year |
| Monthly access | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime unlock | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tag-o-rama | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ingredient types fiesta | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small spark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Radiant generosity | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boost of encouragement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dazzling support | $8.99 | one-time |
| Category galaxy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ingredient freedom | $1.99 | one-time |
| Step maestro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Measures wizard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vault | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ingredient bonanza | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2026-08-14

New features and usability
- Enhanced contextual menus with new quick actions (rename, change category, change type, etc.)
- When opening a contextual menu, the selected item now remains highlighted to provide better visual context

Performance
- Major optimization of data loading when grouping items and using contextual menus, reducing memory usage and CPU usage

Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where the number of servings could reset when returning from a related recipe or after completing a recipe
- Fixed a potential crash when changing the grouping mode
- Fixed the recipe completion animation
- Visual adjustments to the alignment of cards and images in grids
- Improved accessibility for several buttons

### 2.5.0 — 2026-03-29

Search
- New advanced search: Find your recipes more easily thanks to a fully redesigned and more powerful search engine.
- Classic search improvements: Smoother navigation to quickly access your favorite dishes.

Interface and design
- iPad optimization: The layout has been updated to better adapt to all screen sizes (iPad multitasking and iPhone landscape mode). Recipe cards are now larger and easier to read.
- Contextual menus: The recipe menu has been simplified, including the ability to reset a rating in a flash.
- Visual harmonization: Unified backgrounds and graphic elements for a more consistent and modern experience.

Performance and fixes
- Fixed an issue that could block exports on iPad.
- General app fluidity improvements and internal code cleanup.
- Legal documents (Privacy policy/Terms) can now be viewed directly via a more convenient built-in browser.

### 2.4.0 — 2026-03-03

- Flexible access options: 
Subscriptions are now available as an affordable way to explore all premium features. This offers a more accessible starting point to test the application before committing to a lifetime purchase.

- Precision insertion: 
New items can now be inserted directly before or after any existing line in the ingredients or instructions lists. This removes the requirement to add items at the end and manually reposition them.

- Smart quantity adjustments: 
Ingredient amounts can now be scaled even when no yield is defined. A calculated ratio is displayed to ensure precision and clarity during adjustments.

- Unified editing interface: 
The editing menus have been synchronized to provide a consistent layout and improved readability when creating or modifying recipes.

### 2.3.0 — 2026-02-18

Image processing optimization: Overhauled editing engine for lower RAM and battery consumption.
Export fix: Data export is free once again. This restriction was a technical error; I apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Privacy: Adoption of the native iOS "PasteButton" for more secure clipboard access.
UI enhancements: New dynamic icons and dark mode accent color fixes.
Stability: Fixed a bug related to recipe yields and general code optimization.

### 2.2.1 — 2026-01-07

Safari Extension (2.2.0): Import your recipes directly from your Safari browser.
Magic Import (Apple Intelligence) (2.2.0): New capture system using Apple Intelligence to automatically split ingredients with unprecedented precision.
Bug Fix (2.2.1): Fixed an issue where recipe yields and units (portions) were not correctly updated.
UI Improvements (2.2.1): Fixed accent colors in Dark Mode for better readability.
Source Editing (2.2.0): You can now manually edit or add the original source of your favorite recipes.
Performance (2.2.0): Memory management optimization for a smoother and more responsive experience.

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