What will sync across my devices?
Quick answer: Everything that matters - recipes, tags, planner entries, shopping lists, and most settings are stored in CookBook’s encrypted cloud and automatically appears on every device you sign in with.
Items that sync
All recipe data – ingredients, steps, photos, nutrition, notes, ratings
Recent recipes & favourites – your history and ⭐ marks
Tags – names, images, assigned recipes
Site links – any URLs you’ve saved for quick import
Meal planner – dFew readersCan I use CookBook without an internet connection?
Quick answer: Yes - on the iOS and Android apps you can view any recipe that has already synced to your device. You can’t add or edit recipes, update the meal planner, or use AI/import features until you’re back online. The Web App always requires an internet connection.
What works offline
Full recipe view (ingredients, steps, photos, notes).
Built-in timers, voice guidance, unit conversions.
Shopping lists that were already cached.
What doesn’t work offline
CreatingFew readersHow many recipes can I have in my CookBook App?
Quick answer: With a paid Monthly or Yearly plan, you can store unlimited recipes. The free tier lets you save up to 20 recipes before asking you to choose a plan.
Free tier
20 recipes and 20 smart imports
Ideal for test-driving CookBook before subscribing
Paid plans (Monthly or Yearly)
Unlimited recipes, imports, photos and attachments
Cloud backup keeps your entire collection safe and in sync across devices
Device storage considerations
RecipFew readersHow much space do I need on my phone for CookBook?
Quick answer: The CookBook app download is under 150 MB. After that, storage grows mainly with the photos you attach to recipes. Most users stay under 300 MB, even with hundreds of recipes because text is tiny and images are compressed.
What actually takes space?
Core app: roughly 100-150 MB when first installed.
Recipe data: text and nutrition info are tiny - measured in kilobytes.
Images: the only real variable. A compressed photo added to a recipe averages 0.Few readersWhere and how are my recipes stored?
Quick answer: Every recipe is saved locally on your phone or tablet for offline cooking and also backed up to CookBook’s encrypted cloud. That cloud copy keeps all your devices - iOS, Android, and the Web App in sync.
Mobile apps (iOS & Android)
Local copy: Each recipe, photo, and shopping list is cached on your device, so you can cook without an internet connection.
Cloud backup: The moment you come online, changes upload to CookBook’s secure servers and download tFew readers