Best Recipes Cookbook App

223+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 223+ recipes cookbook app on iOS, 18 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 Recipes Cookbook App (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ReciMe: Recipes & Meal PlannerReciMe: Recipes & Meal PlannerFree4.8★ (250K)YesYesJul 2026
2Tasty: Recipes, Cooking VideosTasty: Recipes, Cooking VideosFree4.9★ (432K)YesYesJul 2026
3EpicuriousEpicuriousFree4.7★ (99K)YesYesJul 2026
4NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty MealsNYT Cooking: Quick Tasty MealsFree4.9★ (540K)YesYesJul 2026
5CookBook - Recipe KeeperCookBook - Recipe KeeperFree4.8★ (2.5K)YesYesJul 2026
6Recipe KeeperRecipe KeeperFree4.8★ (28K)NoYesJul 2026
7Recipe Keeper - OrganizEatRecipe Keeper - OrganizEatFree4.8★ (8.1K)NoYesJul 2026
8Recipes Cookbook AppRecipes Cookbook AppFreeYesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Recipes Cookbook App

ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner#1

ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner by ReciMe Pty Ltd

Cook Book & Grocery Lists
Editor's Choice
🍔 Food & Drink
4.8😐(250K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Food & Drink
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Organize all your favorite recipes from social media and other apps in one place. Create smart grocery lists, plan your weekly meals, and track nutritional information. This app helps you cook better, from saving recipes to ordering ingredients.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to import recipes
  • 📚 Helpful for organizing recipes
  • 🤝 Good for sharing recipes with friends
  • 🍲 Useful for meal planning and grocery lists

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with importing recipes
  • 🔍 Limited free version with restrictions
Tasty: Recipes, Cooking Videos#2

Tasty: Recipes, Cooking Videos by BuzzFeed

Meal Planner & Cook Book
Strong Contender
🍔 Food & Drink
4.9😊(432K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#51in Food & Drink
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Discover over 10,000 recipes with video guides and step-by-step cooking modes. An AI assistant helps find personalized dishes, and you can shop for ingredients directly through the app. Connect with a community of home chefs and save your favorites.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful step-by-step videos
  • 💡 Variety of recipes
  • 👍 Organized and user-friendly

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Recipes not always accurate
  • 🐛 Saved recipes sometimes disappear
  • 🔒 Limited login options (Facebook/phone number only)
Epicurious#3

Epicurious by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.

Your ultimate recipe resource
Worth Considering
🍔 Food & Drink
4.7😞(99K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Food & Drink
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Access over 50,000 recipes from renowned culinary sources, enhanced with video tutorials and personalized recommendations. Advanced search and saving options help you find and organize dishes for any occasion. Enjoy a tailored cooking experience with expert advice and kitchen reviews.

What We Love

  • 🍲 Great recipes and content
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🌟 Helpful user reviews and ratings
  • 📋 Useful shopping list feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and sluggish app

More Recipes Cookbook App apps to explore

4
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals
Easy recipes and kitchen tips
Free

Discover thousands of tested recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to impressive holiday dishes. Find inspiration with editor-curated collections and helpful cooking videos. Organize your favorites, plan meals, and create grocery lists.

Thousands of tested recipesEditor-curated collectionsHelpful cooking videos
🍔 Food & Drink
(540K)
subscription
5
CookBook - Recipe Keeper
CookBook - Recipe Keeper
CookBook - Recipe Keeper
AI Import, Planner & Shopping
Free

Organize all your recipes in one place with AI import, meal planning, and smart grocery lists. Easily add recipes from any website or cookbook, track nutrition, and cook with confidence using voice guidance. Plan meals, reduce food waste, and stay on budget.

AI recipe import from websites and social mediaAI Recipe Scanner for cookbooks and handwritten cardsAI Chef for recipe creation and variations
🍔 Food & Drink
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Recipe Keeper
Recipe Keeper
Recipe Keeper
Meal planner & shopping list
Free

Organize all your recipes in one place, import from websites, scan handwritten notes, and plan your meals. Automatically generate shopping lists and share your culinary creations with others.

Recipe import from websitesScan recipes with OCRMeal planning calendar
🍔 Food & Drink
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Recipe Keeper - OrganizEat
Recipe Keeper - OrganizEat
Recipe Keeper - OrganizEat
Cookbook Box Manager Organizer
Free

Easily manage your favorite recipes with this all-in-one organizer. Import recipes from websites, social media, or by taking photos, eliminating the need for manual typing. Organize, tag, and share your culinary creations across multiple devices.

Import recipes from websites and social mediaSave recipes by snapping photos (no typing)Categorize and tag recipes
🍔 Food & Drink
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Recipes Cookbook App
Recipes Cookbook App
Recipes Cookbook App
Cookbook Recipes
Free
🍔 Food & Drink
(0)
9
RecipeBox - Save Your Recipes!
RecipeBox - Save Your Recipes!
RecipeBox - Save Your Recipes!
Organize Your Recipes
Free

Organize all your favorite recipes from any website or app into one place. Plan meals for the week and automatically generate smart grocery lists for seamless shopping. This app acts as your personal kitchen assistant, simplifying meal planning and inspiring home cooking.

Save recipes from any website or social mediaGenerate smart grocery listsIntegrate with grocery delivery services
🍔 Food & Drink
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
10
My Recipe Box: Рецепты & Меню
My Recipe Box: Рецепты & Меню
My Recipe Box: Рецепты & Меню
Блокнот, Список Покупок, Блюда
Free

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.

Add and organize personal recipesImport recipes from websitesCustomize and edit recipes
🍔 Food & Drink
(914)
free with in-app purchases
11
Spillt: Recipe & Meal Plan App
Spillt: Recipe & Meal Plan App
Spillt: Recipe & Meal Plan App
Organize your digital cookbook
Free

Discover, organize, and share recipes from across the web. Create smart grocery lists and collaborate with friends on meal planning. Keep your phone screen awake while you cook.

Save online recipesOrganize recipes into collectionsSee friends' cooking activity
🍔 Food & Drink
(649)
ad-supported
12
HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes
HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes
HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes
The easy meal planner you need
Free

This service delivers pre-portioned ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to your home. Explore a wide variety of meal options catering to different dietary needs and cooking times, making homemade meals simple and delicious.

100+ weekly recipesWholesome meals & ingredientsSearch by cooking time, energy, ingredients, cuisines
🍔 Food & Drink
(219K)
free with in-app purchases
13
America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
Expert Cooking and Recipe Tips
Free

Access thousands of rigorously tested recipes, cooking videos, and expert product reviews. Enhance your culinary skills with on-demand classes taught by test kitchen professionals. Save favorites, create shopping lists, and discover new dishes for any occasion.

14,000+ tested recipesExpert-led cooking classesApp-exclusive content
🍔 Food & Drink
(17K)
subscription
14
Paprika Recipe Manager 3
Paprika Recipe Manager 3
Paprika Recipe Manager 3
Organize your recipes
$4.99

This app helps you organize your recipes, create smart grocery lists, and plan your meals. Download recipes from the web, manage your pantry, and sync data across all your devices. It also offers cooking assistance features and import/export options.

Download recipes from websitesCreate smart grocery listsPlan meals with calendars
🍔 Food & Drink
(51K)
paid
15
Pepper - Recipe Organizer
Pepper - Recipe Organizer
Pepper - Recipe Organizer
Build & Share Cookbooks
Free

Organize recipes from various online sources or by pasting text. Build personal or shared cookbooks with friends and family. Features include collaborative recipe collections, grocery ordering, and a unique virtual charcuterie board game.

Build personal cookbooksShare recipes with friendsCollaborate on recipe collections
🍔 Food & Drink
(8.2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Recipe Gallery - Cook Book
Recipe Gallery - Cook Book
Recipe Gallery - Cook Book
Food Planner and Grocery List
Free
$3.99 | 100% OFF

Easily save, organize, and find your favorite recipes from any source, including photos, websites, and cookbooks. Features OCR for searchable text, iCloud sync, and sharing options. Customize your collection with categories and notes.

Capture recipes with cameraWeb browser and Safari importOCR for searchable text
🍔 Food & Drink
(11K)
subscription
17
foodByMaria: Greek Recipes
foodByMaria: Greek Recipes
foodByMaria: Greek Recipes
Damn good food, done smart.
Free

Discover over 700 healthy and simple recipes, from vegan to meaty dishes, with dynamic meal planning and hands-free cooking guidance. This app helps you create smart shopping lists, adjust servings, and find recipes based on ingredients or time. Enjoy new recipes monthly and access them offline.

Over 700 healthy recipesDynamic meal plannerInteractive shopping lists
🍔 Food & Drink
(150)
subscription
18
Thermomix® Cookidoo® App
Thermomix® Cookidoo® App
Thermomix® Cookidoo® App
by Vorwerk, LLC
Free

Access a vast collection of guided cooking recipes for your Thermomix device. Discover new ideas, create custom recipes, and plan your meals with step-by-step instructions and exclusive content.

Access over 100,000 recipesStep-by-step photos and videosCreate, import, and modify recipes
🍔 Food & Drink
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Mela - Recipe Manager
Mela - Recipe Manager
Mela - Recipe Manager
Your personal cookbook.
Free

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.

iCloud recipe syncingIn-app browser with live previewRecipe blog feeds
🍔 Food & Drink
(703)
free with in-app purchases
20
The Recipe Box To Go
The Recipe Box To Go
The Recipe Box To Go
Your Pocket, Your Recipes
$0.99

Organize, import, and share your favorite recipes with ease. Features include a built-in kitchen timer, web recipe import, and offline access. Focus on cooking with a clutter-free digital recipe collection.

Instant web recipe importBuilt-in kitchen timerRecipe sharing with friends and family
🍔 Food & Drink
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Recipes Cookbook App

What is the best recipes cookbook app for iPhone?
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner tops our recipes cookbook app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 250K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top recipes cookbook app we rank are free to download, including ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner and Tasty: Recipes, Cooking Videos.
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 223+ recipes cookbook app on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
ReciMe is a recipe organizer that allows you to save recipes from various sources like social media, other apps, or by manually adding them. It also helps you create grocery lists, plan your weekly meals, and calculate nutritional information for your recipes.
Key features include saving recipes from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest, uploading recipes from other apps, creating smart grocery lists that can be sorted by aisle or recipe, planning meals for the week, calculating nutrition, organizing recipes into custom cookbooks, and syncing across multiple devices.