Best Free Recipe Book Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ free recipe book apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Recipe Book Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Mela - Recipe ManagerMela - Recipe ManagerFree4.6★ (887)NoYesNov 2026
2Osta: Save & Share RecipesOsta: Save & Share RecipesFree4.8★ (6.8K)YesYesNov 2026
3My Recipe Box: Cookbook & PlanMy Recipe Box: Cookbook & PlanFree4.8★ (1.2K)YesYesNov 2026
4Cookpad: Recipe & Meal PlannerCookpad: Recipe & Meal PlannerFree4.4★ (7.3K)NoYesNov 2026
5Recipe Keeper Box - OrganizEatRecipe Keeper Box - OrganizEatFree4.8★ (8.4K)NoYesNov 2026
6Tasty: Recipes, Cooking VideosTasty: Recipes, Cooking VideosFree4.9★ (433K)YesYesNov 2026
7Recipe KeeperRecipe KeeperFree4.8★ (31K)NoYesNov 2026
8RecipeBox - Save Your Recipes!RecipeBox - Save Your Recipes!Free4.7★ (14K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Recipe Book

Mela - Recipe Manager#1

Mela - Recipe Manager by Silvio Rizzi

Your personal cookbook.
Editor's Choice
🍔 Food & Drink
4.6😊(887 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you organize your recipes, browse and save them from the web, and manage your grocery lists. It offers a cook mode with timers and supports meal planning through your calendar.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Beautiful and intuitive design
  • 🚀 Seamless recipe importing from websites
  • 👍 Excellent organization and categorization
  • 💡 Convenient meal planning and grocery list features
  • 🔒 No data collection or subscription required
  • 🎨 Elegant and customizable interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync issues across devices
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating to search bar
  • 📋 Limited options for recipe scaling and measurements
  • 🛒 Grocery list could be more organized by aisle or category
Osta: Save & Share Recipes#2
4.8(6.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#8in Food & Drink
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Easily save, organize, and share your favorite recipes from various online sources. Create personalized recipe collections and shared grocery lists for seamless meal planning and cooking. Enjoy a clutter-free cooking experience with all your recipes in one convenient place.

My Recipe Box: Cookbook & Plan#3

My Recipe Box: Cookbook & Plan by CmonApp

Recipes, Keeper & Grocery List
Worth Considering
🍔 Food & Drink
4.8😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This digital cookbook allows you to save, organize, and find your favorite recipes. Easily import recipes from websites, customize them, and plan your meals with an integrated grocery list creator. Reduce food waste by searching for recipes based on ingredients you already have.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient recipe import from websites
  • 📁 Organized recipe storage
  • 💡 Customizable categories and tags
  • 📋 Grocery list feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with recipe import accuracy
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 🔗 Lack of cross-device syncing
  • 📷 Inconsistent image display
  • 💰 Ads in free version

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FAQ about Free Recipe Book

What are the best free recipe book apps for iPhone?
Mela - Recipe Manager tops our free recipe book apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 887 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Mela - Recipe Manager has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ free recipe book apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.