# Just the Recipe: Cook smarter

> Declutter recipe blogs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1598423213](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1598423213)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1598423213`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Streamliners
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (3,462 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2022-02-22
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/just-the-recipe-cook-smarter/id1598423213)
- **Website:** [https://www.justtherecipe.com](https://www.justtherecipe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/ab8cf01a-70aa-4a87-bf4b-08ac756f8082](https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/ab8cf01a-70aa-4a87-bf4b-08ac756f8082)

## Description

Cook more, scroll less with Just the Recipe. Paste or share a link from any page and instantly extract ingredients, steps, and timings—no ads, no long narratives.

Organize favorites into collections, edit and annotate recipes, and create smart shopping lists by aisle. Sync across iPhone, iPad, and the web, with premium options like unlimited recipes, video imports, servings scaling, unit conversions, and print-ready PDFs.

## Rankings

- #30,406 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for an ad-free, clean recipe hub that’s easy to save, print, and organize, with strong URL-based extraction and a built-in grocery list. However, recurring issues include data loss/sync problems, flaky imports and editing nightmares, limited site compatibility, and concerns over the subscription model and feature gaps.

### Pros

- Ad-free experience with no ads.
- Easy saving and organizing recipes in one place.
- Print-friendly layout for easy printing.
- Effective URL-based recipe extraction that removes extraneous text and shows ingredients and steps.
- Built-in grocery/shopping list and ingredient tracking.

### Cons

- Data loss / recipes disappearing or sync issues across devices.
- Import reliability and formatting problems: inconsistent formatting, long manual entry, inability to copy/paste multiple ingredients, and occasional app crashes during editing.
- Limited site compatibility: some sites (e.g., Facebook/Instagram) or certain links don't import.
- Subscription pricing and feature gaps: desire for unlimited saves or a one-time purchase.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1598423213)