CookBook

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Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Founded: 2020
Developer: CookBook Co. Pty Ltd
Pricing: Freemium (free trial, one subscription plan)
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web

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Recipe Managers

Overview

CookBook is a recipe manager and meal planner app that allows users to save, customize, organize recipes, create shopping lists, and plan meals across devices. It supports importing recipes from websites, social media like Instagram and TikTok, and scanning photos using AI tools. The app targets home cooks, nutritionists, and health coaches seeking a unified platform for recipe management and grocery planning.⁶³⁵

Key Features

Recipe Import - Import recipes from websites, Instagram, TikTok, or by scanning photos with AI.
Recipe Organization - Create, organize, and manage recipes via intuitive web and mobile interfaces.
Meal Planning - Plan meals and generate shopping lists from planned recipes.
Cross-Device Sync - Sync recipes, lists, and plans across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
Chrome Extension - Import recipes directly from the web browser using Google Chrome extension.
Customization - Customize recipes and personalize the app with themes and settings.
Grocery Lists - Create shopping lists automatically from recipes and meal plans.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free Trial	Free (7-14 days)	Full access to all features during trial period.
Premium	Subscription (one plan)	Unlimited access, sync across iOS, Android, Web; all features including AI import and planning.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS via App Store, Android via Google Play, and web app at app.cookbookmanager.com optimized for large screens. Supports sync across all platforms with one account. No specific minimum requirements mentioned; uses Chrome extension for web imports.⁹⁴⁷

Integrations & Ecosystem

Instagram recipe import
TikTok recipe import
Website URL import
Photo scan import (AI)
Google Chrome extension
Apple App Store sync
Google Play sync

Alternatives

App	Difference
Paprika	Focuses on manual recipe entry and PDF export without heavy AI import emphasis.
AnyList	Stronger on collaborative shopping lists but less specialized in AI recipe scraping.
Mealime	Emphasizes auto-generated meal plans over custom recipe organization.
BigOven	Larger recipe database with community sharing, less focus on personal imports.

Reputation

CookBook holds a 4.6-star rating on Apple App Store and Google Play, praised for affordability, ease of recipe import, and cross-device sync.⁵ Users appreciate the AI tools for quick imports from social media and web. Some feedback channels exist via email, but no widespread criticisms noted in available sources.³⁸

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