# Parsnip: Learn to Cook

> Conquer Your Kitchen Fears

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tapforce.parsnip](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tapforce.parsnip)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tapforce.parsnip`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** parsnip.ai
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 50,154
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (875 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2022-06-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapforce.parsnip)
- **Website:** [https://www.parsnip.ai](https://www.parsnip.ai/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.parsnip.ai/privacy-policy](https://www.parsnip.ai/privacy-policy)

## Description

Parsnip turns cooking into a game-like learning experience with bite-sized, beginner-friendly lessons that teach essential techniques and key ingredients.

Track progress with stars and streaks, build real kitchen confidence, and learn why things work (not just how to follow recipes) as you move from solo meals to family dinners.

## Rankings

- #299,439 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.tapforce.parsnip.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Parsnip is a cooking app praised for its educational game-like approach, teaching users cooking skills and principles beyond just recipes. Users appreciate the fun quizzes, detailed guidance, and suitability for various expertise levels. However, common complaints include the lack of informative content before quizzes, occasional inaccuracies, condescending tone in feedback, limited customization for dietary preferences, and some regional biases. Technical glitches and UI limitations like missing search or filter features also detract from the experience for many.

### Pros

- Teaches cooking techniques and principles, not just recipes, which helps users understand the 'why' behind cooking.
- The app uses a game-like style similar to Duolingo, making learning fun and engaging.
- Provides detailed steps including ingredient selection, storage, and preparation tips.
- Good for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cooks, helping to reinforce and expand knowledge.
- Recipes are generally easy to follow and delicious, supporting practical application of learned skills.

### Cons

- The quiz format can be frustrating or condescending, especially when no prior information is provided before questions.
- Some quiz answers or explanations are inaccurate or oversimplified, leading to confusion.
- Limited filtering options, such as inability to exclude disliked ingredients or tailor content to dietary preferences.
- App is very US-centric, with terminology and recipes that may confuse or not suit international users, especially Europeans.
- Basic functionality issues reported, like the recipe button not working after initial use, which affects usability.

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