Photograph your fridge.
Get dinner instantly.
RecipeScan is the AI app that turns a photo of your pantry into recipes you can cook tonight — and a grocery list for what's missing. Free on iPhone & iPad.
The fastest way to cook from what you already have
Every feature designed around one question: what should I make tonight?
Pantry Scan
Photograph your fridge, pantry, or cabinet shelves. AI identifies every item with quantities and storage locations in seconds — adds them all to your inventory in one tap.
AI Grocery Lists
Pick recipes for the week. AI compares them to your pantry and tells you exactly what to buy — grouped by aisle, duplicates merged, shareable with the family.
AI Ingredient Scanning
Point your camera at any food. AI identifies it on the spot and suggests recipes you can actually make right now. Stop wasting food.
AI Meal Planning
Plan 3, 5, 7, or 14 days in seconds. AI auto-fills around your dietary preferences and skill level. Drag-and-drop on iPad.
Hands-Free Cooking Mode
Step-by-step instructions in large, easy-to-read text. Voice commands keep your phone clean. Multiple timers run in parallel.
Personalized From Day One
A quick 7-step setup learns your cooking goals, dietary needs, and skill level. Every recommendation feels tailor-made.
iPad-Optimized
Multi-column layouts that take advantage of the larger screen. Pantry, scan results, goals, and onboarding all redesigned for iPad.
Apple Watch & Widget
Grocery list on your wrist. Cooking timers that sync. Home Screen widget shows your streak, XP, and meal suggestions.
Nutrition & Sustainability
Track calories and macros. See each recipe's carbon footprint. Budget tracking shows food spending by week and month.
From "what's for dinner?" to cooking in 30 seconds
Photograph your pantry
Open the app, tap Scan Pantry, and snap a photo of your fridge or shelves. AI identifies every item — no typing required.
Get instant recipe ideas
See recipes you can cook right now with what you already have. Pick what you want for tonight, this week, or the month.
Cook with guidance
Tap Start Cooking for hands-free, voice-guided step-by-step instructions. Built-in timers keep multiple dishes synced.
More features. Half the price.
Why pay $50/year for less?
| Feature | RecipeScan | Mealime | SideChef |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual price | $29.99 | $49.99 | $54.99 |
| Photograph pantry → instant recipes | Yes | No | No |
| AI-generated personalized recipes | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| AI grocery list from pantry | Yes | No | No |
| Hands-free cooking mode with voice | Yes | No | Yes |
| iPad multi-column layouts | Yes | No | No |
| Apple Watch app | Yes | No | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days | 7 days |
Try Premium free for 7 days
Cancel anytime. Free tier never expires.
Monthly
- Unlimited Pantry Scan
- Unlimited AI recipe generation
- AI-powered grocery lists
- Voice-guided cooking mode
- Advanced nutrition tracking
- Family sharing
- Priority support
Annual
- Everything in Monthly
- Save $30 vs. monthly
- Locked-in price as long as active
- Best value
Questions, answered
How does Pantry Scan work?
Open RecipeScan, tap Scan Pantry, and photograph your fridge, pantry, or cabinet shelves. AI identifies every item with quantities and storage locations, then loads them all to your inventory in one tap. You can immediately get recipe ideas from what you have and a grocery list for what's missing.
Is RecipeScan free?
Yes. The free tier includes 800+ curated recipes, unlimited favorites, basic meal planning, manual grocery lists, and free trial uses of every premium feature. Premium is $4.99/month or $29.99/year — with a 7-day free trial.
Does RecipeScan work on iPad?
Yes. RecipeScan is optimized for iPhone and iPad. The iPad version uses multi-column layouts on the Pantry, Pantry Scan, Goals, and Onboarding screens to take advantage of the larger screen.
How is RecipeScan different from Mealime or SideChef?
RecipeScan is the only app that lets you photograph your pantry to get instant AI recipes and grocery lists. It's also half the price ($29.99/year vs $49.99–$54.99/year) and includes more AI features — Pantry Scan, AI grocery lists, personalized recipes, and hands-free cooking mode.
Will RecipeScan help reduce food waste?
Yes. Pantry Scan keeps your inventory current, expiration alerts highlight items about to spoil, and the Leftover Wizard generates recipes from what you already have. The app tracks how many dollars of food waste you've avoided over time.
Does it work offline?
Browsing saved recipes, meal plans, and pantry inventory works offline. AI features (Pantry Scan, AI recipe generation, AI grocery list) need an internet connection.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Open iPhone Settings, tap your name (Apple ID), then Subscriptions. Find RecipeScan and tap Cancel. You'll keep Premium access until the end of the current billing period.
Ready to cook smarter?
Free on iPhone & iPad. 7-day free trial of Premium. No credit card to start.
Download on the App Store