Your private, offline recipe book that syncs with Nextcloud. Import from the web, adjust servings, and cook with built-in timers and a screen that stays awake!
AvoCook is your modern, privacy-respecting cooking companion, designed for food lovers who want to keep full control over their recipes and data.
Whether you are looking for a 100% offline recipe book or a seamless mobile interface for your Nextcloud Cookbook server, AvoCook adapts to the way you cook.
TWO USAGE MODES
• Local mode: Use the app completely standalone without creating an account. Your data stays exclusively on your device.
• Nextcloud mode: Securely connect to your Nextcloud server (Cookbook app). Find, edit, create, and sync your recipes seamlessly across your devices.
KEY FEATURES
• Browse & Search: Browse your recipes by category and instantly find what you need.
• Community Platform: Discover, rate, and import recipes from the AvoCook community. Set up a profile, share your own culinary creations, and translate community recipes directly in the app.
• Create, Edit & AI: Customize your recipe cards and add your own photos. You can even scan recipes from photos or generate a recipe from a picture of a dish using AI (requires an API key).
• Smart Web Import: Copy and paste a recipe URL or share a link directly from your browser to instantly import ingredients and steps (compatible with Marmiton, 750g, BBC Good Food, Allrecipes, Chefkoch, GialloZafferano, etc.).
• Interactive Cooking Tools:
- Adjust servings: ingredient quantities recalculate automatically.
- Quick copy: easily copy ingredients to your clipboard with one tap.
- Shared Shopping Lists: collaborate on grocery lists in real-time with family or friends using a 6-digit code, complete with live push notifications and active participant tracking.
- System Integration: sync with the Apple Reminders app for easy grocery list sharing and Siri integration.
- Built-in timers: start multiple timers for your prep and cooking steps, ringing with local notifications even in the background.
- Active screen: keep your screen awake while cooking, without touching your device with messy hands.
• Print & Share: Print your recipes directly via AirPrint or export them as beautifully styled PDF files.
• Full Offline Mode: Your recipes remain accessible in the kitchen without internet. Offline edits are queued and automatically synced when your connection returns.
• Local Backup: Export and restore your entire recipe book in one click (JSON file).
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
French · English · German · Spanish · Italian · Danish
PRIVACY & SECURITY
AvoCook does not collect, transmit, or sell any personal data. Your Nextcloud login credentials are encrypted and securely stored in your device's Keychain or Keystore.
LEGAL NOTICE
AvoCook is an independent application developed to be compatible with the Nextcloud Cookbook app, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nextcloud GmbH.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
out of 5
2 Ratings
In this AvoCook v4.0.2 update:
- Storage Options: You can now choose a custom save location for your recipe images.
- Connectivity: Added support for unencrypted HTTP connections for local self-hosted servers.
- Community: Significantly improved the translation quality for community recipes.
- Security & Fixes: General bug fixes and security improvements for a smoother app experience.
Version 4.0.2
The developer, Epimac, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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
Supported Features
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Epimac
Size
48.8 MB
Category
Food & Drink
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.