# Cooklist: Pantry & Cooking App

> Discover recipes for what you have, create dinner plans & grocery shopping lists

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cooklist.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cooklist.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cooklist.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cooklist
- **Category:** FOOD\_AND\_DRINK
- **Downloads:** 562,965
- **Rating:** 3.21 / 5 (2,259 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.105.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-17
- **First published:** 2018-06-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cooklist.android)
- **Website:** [https://cooklist.co](https://cooklist.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://cooklist.co/privacy-policy](http://cooklist.co/privacy-policy)

## Description

Cooklist is the ultimate all-in-one pantry and cooking app that helps you manage your food inventory, discover recipes, and streamline grocery shopping. By connecting your grocery store loyalty cards from Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, Wegmans, and 75+ other stores, Cooklist automatically imports your food purchases and creates a digital pantry. With over one million recipes matched to your available ingredients, it simplifies meal planning and helps you cook delicious, healthy meals with what you already have.

The app features intelligent grocery lists that only include items you need, organized by store aisles for efficient shopping. Track pantry item expirations to reduce food waste and get notified of when ingredients need to be used. Cooklist also syncs across devices and supports household sharing, making it easy for everyone to cook better together. With barcode scanning, nutritional insights, and personalized recipe suggestions, Cooklist offers a seamless meal kit experience at grocery store prices.

## Rankings

- #94,137 — Overall
- #112 — Food and drink (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.cooklist.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Cooklist is praised for its comprehensive pantry management, recipe database, and grocery store integrations that help reduce waste and simplify meal planning. Users appreciate features like AI-based recipe scanning and automated pantry updates from store accounts. However, many experience technical issues such as crashes, glitches, and freezing. The subscription cost is seen as high, and the app's UI and store support have room for improvement. Some users also wish for a web interface and better customization in allergy and recipe management.

### Pros

- Effective pantry and inventory management that helps reduce food waste and save money.
- Integration with grocery store accounts (e.g., Walmart, Amazon) to auto-update pantry items and shopping lists.
- Robust recipe database with filtering based on pantry contents and dietary preferences.
- Useful features for meal planning, shopping list creation, and tracking expiration dates.
- AI-powered recipe scanning and adding, including handwritten recipes.

### Cons

- App experiences frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, impacting usability.
- Subscription cost is considered high by some users, with limitations on free version features like receipt saving.
- Limited or flawed store integration; not all stores supported and some issues with store location selection.
- User interface can be cluttered or busy; some features like scrolling and sorting are frustrating to use.
- Lack of web (computer) interface makes meal planning less convenient for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cooklist.android)