Comparison

Recipe to Grocery List vs CaskNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Recipe to Grocery List

Features
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Turn recipes into clean, organized grocery lists automatically scaled to your servings. Recipe to Grocery List helps you cook and shop more efficiently. Paste ingredients from any recipe and instantly generate a structured grocery list that is easy to follow while shopping. No manual calculations, messy notes, or duplicated ingredients. Just a simple way to turn recipes into shopping lists. Key Features Recipe to Grocery List Conversion Paste ingredients from any recipe and automatically convert them into a clean, structured grocery list. Automatic Servings Scaling Change the number of servings and all ingredient amounts update instantly with accurate measurements. Save and Organize Recipes Store your recipes in one place. Edit them anytime and quickly generate grocery lists when you need them. Clean, Smart Grocery Lists Ingredients are grouped, duplicates are merged, and units are standardized so your shopping list stays simple and clear. Works Offline Your recipes and grocery lists stay on your device. No account required and no internet connection needed. Designed for Speed and Simplicity A fast, minimal interface focused on the tools you need for cooking, meal planning, and grocery shopping. Why People Use Recipe to Grocery List • Saves time during meal planning • Perfect for weekly grocery shopping • Ideal for meal prep and new recipes • Easy to use for beginners and experienced cooks • Accurate ingredient scaling for any serving size Paste a recipe. Choose your servings. Get your grocery list.

About

CaskNotes

Features
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CaskNotes is a private whisky and spirits tasting journal for adult enthusiasts who want a serious cellar notebook on iPhone and iPad. Record bottles, tasting notes, aroma and palate details, finish, cask type, ABV, region, age statement, favorite bottles, wishlist ideas, pairings, blind rounds, comparative flights, and exportable notes. CaskNotes keeps the workflow local and organized so each pour becomes useful reference material later. NEW IN 2.1: FLIGHT PLANNER The new Flight Planner builds side-by-side tasting lineups from the bottles in your own cellar. Choose a theme such as Region Contrast, Cask Contrast, Peat Ladder, Proof Ladder, Open Bottle Rescue, or Gentle Intro. CaskNotes recommends a pour order, scores readiness, highlights planning gaps, and gives a short prep checklist for the session. PRO TOOLS - Cellar notebook with bottle details, remaining level, favorites, and bottle notes - Guided tasting form for nose, palate, finish, color, glassware, water, and rating - Twelve-axis flavor wheel and personal palate profile - Flight Planner with readiness score and theme-specific checks - Blind tasting practice with score breakdowns - Comparative flights for side-by-side review - Pairing notes for food, cigar, and music sessions - Cabinet dashboard for open bottles, region spread, strength bands, and cellar health - Dilution calculator for cask-strength tasting adjustments - Maturation and cask reference tools - Vocabulary bank for precise tasting descriptors - CSV export and PDF tasting cards through standard iOS share controls CaskNotes stores app data on device with SwiftData. The app does not require credentials or network access for the core workflow. Camera and Photos permissions are optional and only used when the user chooses to attach bottle or tasting photos.

Screenshots

Recipe to Grocery List4 screens
CaskNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CaskNotes at every 8 days against Recipe to Grocery List's every 4 months. CaskNotes also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Recipe to Grocery List's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Recipe to Grocery List costs $2.99 and CaskNotes $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recipe to Grocery List ships an update every 4 months, CaskNotes every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Recipe to Grocery List versus CaskNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecipe to Grocery ListCaskNotes
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJelmer van NussRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

None

Recipe to Grocery List

No in-app purchases

None

CaskNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recipe to Grocery List free?
Recipe to Grocery List costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaskNotes free?
CaskNotes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recipe to Grocery List or CaskNotes have ads?
Neither Recipe to Grocery List nor CaskNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recipe to Grocery List or CaskNotes?
Recipe to Grocery List ships an update every 4 months, and CaskNotes every 8 days. Most recently, Recipe to Grocery List was updated on October 31, 2026 and CaskNotes on October 31, 2026.

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