Are my recipes private or can other users see them?
Quick answer: Everything in your CookBook account is private by default. No one else can view your recipes unless you choose to share them or give someone your login details.
How your data stays private
Account-level security: Recipes, shopping lists, and notes are stored under your personal login and are not visible to other users.
End-to-end sync: Data moves only between your devices and CookBook’s servers using encrypted connections.
No public feed: CookBookFew readersWhat languages does CookBook support?
Quick answer: CookBook is fully supported in English today. A beta version with Spanish, French, German, and Italian interface text will roll out soon. During beta, some features may still work best in English.
Current language support
English – full app interface and all features (importer, shopping list, scaling, unit conversion, etc.).English is the only fully supported language in CookBook.
Beta languages coming soon
Spanish
French
German
ItalianFew readersWhat is CookBook? 🍳
Quick answer: CookBook is your AI-powered recipe organiser and meal-planning sidekick. Import recipes from socials or any website, snap cookbook photos, whip up dishes with AI, plan meals, build smart shopping lists, track macros, and keep everything in sync on iPhone, iPad, Android and the web. Tried, trusted & loved by thousands of home cooks worldwide.
🎁 Try CookBook free
Start with a 14-day free trial or store up to 20 recipes and use 20 smart imports before choosing a plan.Few readersHow do I change my theme and color in CookBook?
Quick answer: You can switch between Light, Dark or System theme from the side menu, and you can pick from 12 accent colors in Settings.
Change theme (Light / Dark / System)
Tap the Side menu (☰).
Tap Theme: Light / Dark / System until the option you want is selected.
You can also change this in Settings under Appearance.
Change theme color
Tap the Side menu (☰) and tap Settings
From the dashboard you can also swipe the top action buttoFew readersWhy are there only a couple of recipes in my app?
Quick answer: CookBook ships with just a handful of sample recipes so you can see how the app works. It’s designed for you to add or import your own recipes, unlike platforms that provide large public catalogs.
What’s included by default
2–3 starter recipes show how ingredients, steps, photos, and nutrition look inside CookBook.
These samples are purely examples; you can edit or delete them at any time.
How to build your personal recipe collection
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Quick answer:
iOS: Yes, you can choose Light, Dark, or System default in the app.
Android: The icon follows your device theme automatically. If your system is in light mode, you’ll see the light icon; if dark mode, you’ll see the dark icon.
iOS
Tap the Side menu ☰.
Select Settings.
Scroll to the Appearance section.
Tap App icon.
Choose one of three options:
Light – white background with coloured logo.
Dark – dark backgFew readersCan I change the text size in CookBook?
Quick answer: Yes. In Settings you’ll find a System text sizes toggle. When it’s On, CookBook follows the font size you’ve set in iOS or Android. Turn it Off and a Custom text sizes slider appears, move it from 0.8 × to 1.5 × to shrink or enlarge every screen inside the app.
Where to find it
Tap Side menu ☰ → Settings.
Scroll to Font & accessibility (or General on some versions).
Toggle System text sizes On or Off.
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Quick answer: Download CookBook from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or sign in on any modern browser at app.cookbookmanager.com - one subscription unlocks every platform.
Install the mobile or tablet app
iOS (iPhone / iPad) – Download from the Apple App Store.
Android (phone / tablet) – Download from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cookbook.cbapFew readersDo you have a CookBook desktop app for Windows or Mac?
Quick answer: CookBook doesn’t have a standalone Windows or macOS installer. Instead, use the full-featured CookBook Web App in any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). One subscription covers web and mobile.
Use CookBook on a computer
Open Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, or another up-to-date browser.
Go to https://app.cookbookmanager.com/.
Sign in with your existing CookBook login method (email, Apple SSO, Google SSO).Few readersCookBook Web App
Quick answer: Open a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and sign in at app.cookbookmanager.com with your CookBook account. All mobile features are available on a larger screen.
Supported browsers
Google Chrome - Recommended (install the CookBook Chrome extension for one-click recipe imports)
Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge
Tip: The web app usually wFew readersHow can I access CookBook on another device?
Quick answer: Install the CookBook app on any iOS or Android device, or open the web app in a modern browser. Sign in with your existing CookBook account - one subscription covers every platform at no extra cost.
Steps to set up a new phone or tablet
Download the CookBook app: Apple App Store - Download · Google Play Store - Download (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cFew readers