Best Food Cost Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good food cost apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Food Cost Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Food Cost Calculator: Recipe+Food Cost Calculator: Recipe+FreeNoYesAug 2026
2Food Cost Calculator - CalcyFood Cost Calculator - CalcyFreeNoYesJul 2026
3Food Cost & Recipes: Plate ProFood Cost & Recipes: Plate ProFreeNoYesAug 2026
4Food Cost Calc & PricingFood Cost Calc & PricingFree5.0★ (10)YesYesAug 2026
5Fillet for Chefs: Cost recipesFillet for Chefs: Cost recipesFree4.7★ (660)NoNoAug 2026
6KitchenCost - Recipe CostingKitchenCost - Recipe CostingFree4.9★ (7)NoYesAug 2026
7Michigan Lottery NumbersMichigan Lottery NumbersFree4.5★ (5K)YesNoAug 2026
8MealCost – Food CostsMealCost – Food CostsFree5.0★ (3)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Food Cost

Food Cost & Recipes: Plate Pro#3

Food Cost & Recipes: Plate Pro by Coffee Alchymists Pty Ltd

Recipe Costing for Operators
Worth Considering
💼 Business
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Food Cost & Recipes: Plate Pro screenshot 4
Food Cost & Recipes: Plate Pro screenshot 5
Food Cost & Recipes: Plate Pro screenshot 6

This app helps culinary professionals and businesses calculate the exact cost of recipes, sub-recipes, and menus. It offers real-time cost cascading, menu engineering tools, and back-office management features. Designed for privacy, it syncs across Apple devices and operates offline.

More Food Cost apps to explore

4
Food Cost Calc & Pricing
Food Cost Calc & Pricing
Food Cost Calc & Pricing
Recipe pricing & profit margin
Free

Easily calculate the cost of recipes and manage inventory. Input ingredients, create recipes, and get instant cost breakdowns. Features include unit conversion, quantity estimation, and exportable reports. Ideal for home cooks and small businesses.

Ingredient and unit price savingRecipe creation with ingredient listsInstant cost calculation per serving
🍔 Food & Drink
(10)
free with in-app purchases
5
Fillet for Chefs: Cost recipes
Fillet for Chefs: Cost recipes
Fillet for Chefs: Cost recipes
Inventory, Ordering, Nutrition
Free

Streamline kitchen operations with powerful tools for recipe costing, inventory management, and ingredient ordering. Analyze food costs, track waste, and manage suppliers efficiently. This app helps culinary professionals save time and reduce errors.

Calculate food cost and profitCreate recipes and build menusCount inventory and manage supplies
🍔 Food & Drink
(660)
free
6
KitchenCost - Recipe Costing
KitchenCost - Recipe Costing
KitchenCost - Recipe Costing
No spreadsheets. Clear costs.
Free

Easily calculate recipe costs, food cost percentages, and profit margins. This app automates pricing based on your target food cost and manages sub-recipes with automatic updates. Organize your menu and support any currency, ideal for independent chefs and small food businesses.

Automated recipe cost calculationTarget food cost percentage pricingSub-recipe management with auto-updates
🍔 Food & Drink
(7)
free with in-app purchases
7
Michigan Lottery Numbers
Michigan Lottery Numbers
Michigan Lottery Numbers
+ Powerball & Mega Millions
Free

Instantly access the latest Michigan lottery results, including Powerball and Mega Millions. Track your tickets, receive custom alerts for draws and jackpots, and generate random numbers. Explore past results and prize breakdowns.

Latest lottery resultsTicket checkerCustomizable notifications
🎬 Entertainment
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
8
MealCost – Food Costs
MealCost – Food Costs
MealCost – Food Costs
Track the true cost of meals
Free

Track the real cost of your meals, whether home-cooked or dining out. Log meals manually or with optional grocery receipts to understand your spending patterns. Gain deeper insights and long-term visibility with a one-time unlock.

Track meal costs per mealLog meals manuallyOptional grocery receipt tracking
🍔 Food & Drink
(3)
free with in-app purchases
9
Fook - Food Expense Book
Fook - Food Expense Book
Fook - Food Expense Book
Record only food expenses
Free

Easily track your food spending with this simple expense tracker. Quickly log meals, categorize purchases, and set budgets to gain control over your food expenses. Review your spending habits to improve your overall household budget.

Quick expense entryFood expense categorizationDaily, weekly, monthly budgets
💰 Finance
(0)
free with in-app purchases
10
Supply Manager: Food Cost
Supply Manager: Food Cost
Supply Manager: Food Cost
Kitchen inventory & food cost
Free

Manage kitchen inventory and food costs with this app designed for restaurants, cafes, and bars. It provides daily snapshots of stock levels, tracks food costs automatically, and generates purchase orders. Recipe integration ensures accurate ingredient deduction.

Daily kitchen inventory snapshotReal-time food cost trackingRecipe-driven automatic ingredient deduction
💼 Business
(1)
freemium
11
Supermercado Ibiuna
Supermercado Ibiuna
Supermercado Ibiuna
by Vipcommerce Sistemas
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
12
xtraCHEF
xtraCHEF
xtraCHEF
by xtraCHEF, Inc.
Free

Automate restaurant financial and operational management. Digitize invoices, automate GL coding, and optimize spending with vendor price tracking, recipe costing, and inventory management. Gain better control over food costs and maximize profit margins.

Automated financial managementOperational management toolsDigitize and process invoices
💰 Finance
(2.2K)
subscription
13
Recipe Costing & Food Cost
Recipe Costing & Food Cost
Recipe Costing & Food Cost
Quick cost & profit check
Free
💼 Business
(0)
14
Tako POS Food Cost & Inventory
Tako POS Food Cost & Inventory
Tako POS Food Cost & Inventory
Bazaar & Staff Scheduling
Free
💼 Business
(0)
15
Sorter: Home Inventory Manager
Sorter: Home Inventory Manager
Sorter: Home Inventory Manager
Track Stock, Value & Expiry
Free

Manage your home inventory, track stock levels, and get alerts for expiring items. This app helps you reduce food waste and plan smarter shopping trips by knowing exactly what you own and its cost.

Track opened and unopened itemsSmart stock tracking with FIFOExpiration and best-before alerts
🌟 Lifestyle
(11)
free with in-app purchases
16
PlateSense: Food Cost & COGS
PlateSense: Food Cost & COGS
PlateSense: Food Cost & COGS
by Scott Welzbacher
Free
💼 Business
(0)
17
Cookara Recipe Cost Calculator
Cookara Recipe Cost Calculator
Cookara Recipe Cost Calculator
Scaling, Planner & Groceries
Free

This app streamlines kitchen math for home cooks and food businesses. It automatically scales recipes, calculates costs, plans production, and generates shopping lists. Easily import existing recipes and track nutritional information.

Scale recipes instantlyCalculate recipe costAutomatic ingredient price updates
🍔 Food & Drink
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
Maliyet Hesapla - Cost Profit
Maliyet Hesapla - Cost Profit
Maliyet Hesapla - Cost Profit
Recipe cost & profit margin
Free
💼 Business
(0)
19
FreshFeed: Recipes & Meals
FreshFeed: Recipes & Meals
FreshFeed: Recipes & Meals
Restaurant scores & groceries
Free
🍔 Food & Drink
(0)
20
MenuMargin - Food Cost Calc
MenuMargin - Food Cost Calc
MenuMargin - Food Cost Calc
Food cost & menu pricing
Free
💼 Business
(0)

FAQ about Food Cost

Are there free food cost apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top food cost apps we rank are free to download, including Food Cost Calculator: Recipe+ and Food Cost Calculator - Calcy.
Food Cost Calculator: Recipe+ has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ food cost apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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