Simplify cooking, help end hunger.
Save a recipe from any website, video, or photo. Marinaid pulls out every ingredient and step automatically — then helps you plan the week, build the grocery list, and cook.
No ads. Not even on the free plan.
Your recipes live in your iCloud, not on our servers.
▶ SAVE RECIPES FROM ANYWHERE
- Share from Safari, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube
- Search the web in the built-in browser and save any recipe you find
- Save a recipe from a ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini chat
- Photograph a cookbook page — or a handwritten recipe card (requires Apple Intelligence)
- Import a PDF from Files
- Paste a link or plain text
- Record a recipe out loud
- Ingredients and steps extracted on your device with Apple Intelligence (on Apple Intelligence–capable devices)
▶ ORGANIZED YOUR WAY
- Collections you define
- Search by meal type, cuisine, ingredient, author, or source
- Scale servings and convert units automatically
▶ COOK WITHOUT THE CLUTTER
- Step-by-step, one screen at a time
- Tap-to-start timers on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
- Voice control in Cooking Mode — say "next" when your hands are full
- A Control Center control drops you straight back into your current cook
▶ ON YOUR WRIST
- Cooking Mode mirrors to Apple Watch — steps and prep work stay on your wrist
- Double Tap moves to the next step, hands stay free
- A complication puts your current cook one tap away
▶ GROCERY LIST IN SECONDS
- One tap adds every ingredient from a recipe
- Sorted by store section — produce, dairy, meat, pantry
- Mark pantry staples you already own and they drop off the list
- Send the finished list straight to Instacart
▶ PLAN THE WEEK
- Drop recipes onto a weekly calendar
- Share the plan with your household so everyone knows what's for dinner (Pro)
▶ KNOW WHAT YOU'RE EATING
- Calories, protein, carbs, and fat on every recipe that includes them
- Daily macro targets based on your age, weight, activity level, and goals (Pro)
- Visual macro bars so you can see how a recipe fits at a glance
▶ BUILT TO LAST
- Works fully offline — no signal needed in the store
- iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad
- On-device AI, so your recipes are never uploaded to be processed
▶ WHAT'S FREE?
- Every import method — web, social, photo*, PDF, text, audio
- Cooking mode, timers, Live Activities, Siri shortcuts
- Apple Watch companion app
- Meal planning
- Grocery lists with automatic aisle sorting
- Grocery list sync to Apple Reminders
- Pantry tracking
- Serving scaling and unit conversion
- Collections and full search
- Send your list to Instacart
- Offline access and iCloud sync
- Start with 25 recipes, plus 5 more imports every week
*Photo import requires an Apple Intelligence–capable device.
▶ WHAT'S PRO?
- Unlimited recipe library
- Bulk import your NYT Cooking recipe box
- Daily macro targets and goal tracking
- Ingredient swaps
- Beverage pairing
- Household sharing
▶ OUR MISSION
Marinaid gives 10% of revenue to organizations working to end hunger.
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Marinaid Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or yearly. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings.
Terms of Use: https://marinaid.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://marinaid.app/privacy.html
I rarely write app reviews, but Marinaid absolutely deserves one. The team behind this app clearly understands that cooking is more than just collecting recipes. What impressed me most is that it doesn't just store recipes, it supports the entire cooking experience from start to finish. I can easily import recipes from virtually any source, automatically adjust ingredient quantities based on servings, create organized grocery lists, and even get helpful explanations for cooking terms when I encounter something unfamiliar.The guided cooking experience is especially well done. Breaking recipes into clear, step-by-step instructions makes cooking new or unfamiliar dishes far less intimidating and much more enjoyable. Every feature feels thoughtfully designed to solve real challenges that home cooks face, and the overall experience is incredibly intuitive.I've tried a number of recipe apps over the years, but Marinaid stands out because it focuses on the entire journey, from planning and shopping to preparing and cooking. It's quickly become an essential part of my kitchen routine, and I find myself enjoying the process of trying new recipes more than ever. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
Developer Response
It's fantastic to hear how much you appreciate the thoughtful design and comprehensive features! We're delighted that the app has enhanced your cooking experience and made trying new recipes enjoyable. Your feedback truly motivates us, and we're grateful for your support!
Must have - so easy!
LCB335
Marinaid is an amazing app that allows you to put all of your recipes in one place. All of those recipes and reels I saved on Instagram (that I never went back to) are now stored where I can actually use them, categorized, grocery lists generated, all with the click of a button. Those cookbooks that sit on the shelf or in the cabinet, just take a picture and those recipes too are all in one place! It combines the ingredients with the recipe so no more flipping back and forth and has timers built right in!
Developer Response
Your enthusiasm is contagious! It’s wonderful to hear how the app has simplified your cooking experience by organizing your recipes seamlessly and making meal prep so much easier. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Easily Captures Recipes
chinpanzee62
I always see a recipe I want to try and I either have to take a screenshot that I forget about or can never find. Marinaid makes it easy - makes me feel super organized and ready to cook. Even photos of old handwritten recipes go in easily. Marinaid has helped me Marie Kondo my recipe life! I also really love cooking with Marinaid as my assistant, guiding me in prep and actually getting me to prep rather than rushing to chop some ingredient I forgot about. I’ve just scratched the surface and it has had such a big impact! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Developer Response
It's fantastic to hear how organized and inspired you feel while using the app! Capturing recipes and simplifying your cooking process is exactly what we aim for, and we're glad it's had such a positive impact on your kitchen experiences. Your enthusiasm is infectious, and we appreciate you sharing how Marinaid is enhancing your cooking journey!
Great app!
RachaelUris
I absolutely love this app! I love how it allows you to have a scrapbook of your recipes from all corners of life, from old written recipes and cookbook pages to TikTok posts saved on a whim, plus everything in between. It is super intuitive and makes the cooking process easier with a number of features, such as integrating the ingredient amounts into the cooking steps. Also love the meal planning feature. It got me excited to try more recipes in my weekday routine. Highly recommend!
Developer Response
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback! It’s fantastic to hear how much you're enjoying the app and its intuitive features, especially the recipe scrapbook and meal planning. We're glad it's making your cooking experience more exciting. Thank you for your high recommendation!
• A Getting started checklist on Home helps new users save, plan, shop for and cook their first recipe.
• Built-in Browser: search the web or paste a link, then save any recipe with one tap.
• Save recipes from ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini chats using the share sheet.
• More accurate imports from videos, captions and Facebook.
• Backups now include your recipe photos.
• Better support for metric units, decimal commas and your region's date formats.
• Bug fixes and improvements.
Version 1.3
The developer, Polpis LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
