Reciplease Support

Welcome to Reciplease! This guide will help you get the most out of your cooking companion.

Getting Started

First Time Using Reciplease

1. Scan Your Ingredients: Take photos of your fridge, pantry, or ingredients
2. Review Your Pantry: Check and edit the detected ingredients
3. Generate Recipes: Get personalized recipe suggestions based on what you have
4. Cook & Enjoy: Follow the recipes and favorite the ones you love!

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Scan Ingredients

• Tap “Start Scanning” on the home screen
• Take up to 4 photos of your ingredients (you can use your camera or photo library)
• Tap “Scan Ingredients” to process your photos
• The app will automatically detect ingredients from labels, packaging, and produce

Step 2: Review Your Pantry

• Check the detected ingredients in the Ingredients tab
• Edit ingredient names, quantities, or remove items as needed
• Your pantry is saved automatically

Step 3: Generate Recipes

• Tap “Generate Recipes” from the home screen or recipes tab
• Optionally add preferences like “vegetarian”, “quick meals”, or dietary restrictions
• Browse your personalized recipe suggestions

Step 4: Explore Recipes

• Tap any recipe to view full details including ingredients, instructions, prep time, and difficulty
• Generate AI images for recipes by tapping the image area
• Favorite recipes you love for easy access later

Features

Free Trial

New users receive 10 free interactions to try Reciplease. Each of these actions counts as one interaction:

• Scanning ingredients from photos
• Generating recipes
• Generating recipe images
• Modifying recipes

After your trial, subscribe to Reciplease Pro for unlimited access to all features.

Reciplease Pro Subscription

Unlock unlimited access to:

• ✅ Unlimited ingredient scans
• ✅ Unlimited recipe generations
• ✅ Unlimited recipe image generations
• ✅ Unlimited recipe modifications

Key Features

Smart Ingredient Detection

• Automatically identifies ingredients from photos
• Recognizes labels, packaging, and loose produce
• Supports up to 4 photos per scan

AI Recipe Generation

• Personalized recipes based on your pantry
• Add preferences for dietary restrictions, cuisine types, or cooking time
• Get multiple recipe suggestions per generation

Recipe Customization

• Modify any recipe with specific requests
• Examples: “make it vegetarian”, “reduce cooking time”, “add more spice”
• Each modification creates a new version tailored to your needs

Recipe Images

• Generate beautiful AI images for your recipes
• Images are created on-demand and may take a few seconds
• Perfect for visualizing your dishes

Favorites & Organization

• Save your favorite recipes for quick access
• Home screen personalizes based on your pantry and favorites
• Easy navigation between your pantry, recipes, and favorites

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I scan ingredients?

1. Tap “Start Scanning” on the home screen
2. Take photos with your camera or select from your photo library
3. You can add up to 4 photos at once
4. Tap “Scan Ingredients” to process
5. Review and edit the detected ingredients

How many photos can I scan at once?

You can scan up to 4 photos per scan session. This helps ensure accurate ingredient detection.

Can I edit detected ingredients?

Yes! After scanning, you can:

• Edit ingredient names
• Add or modify quantities
• Remove ingredients you don’t have
• Manually add ingredients

How do I generate recipes?

1. Make sure you have ingredients in your pantry
2. Tap “Generate Recipes” from the home screen or recipes tab
3. Optionally add preferences (e.g., “vegetarian”, “quick meals”)
4. Tap to generate personalized recipes

Can I customize recipes?

Yes! While viewing a recipe, you can modify it with requests like:

• “Make it vegetarian”
• “Reduce cooking time to 30 minutes”
• “Add more spice”
• “Make it gluten-free”

How do I favorite a recipe?

While viewing a recipe, tap the star/favorite button. Favorited recipes appear in the Favorites tab.

What happens to my data?

Your pantry, recipes, and favorites are stored locally on your device. We also use your data to personalize your experience and improve our services. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

How do I restore my subscription?

1. Open the Settings screen
2. Tap “Subscription” or the crown icon
3. Tap “Restore Purchases”
4. Sign in with the Apple ID you used to purchase

Can I use the app offline?

Yes! After initial setup, most features work offline. However, you’ll need an internet connection to:

• Scan new ingredients
• Generate new recipes
• Generate recipe images
• Modify recipes

Troubleshooting

Scanning Issues

Ingredients not detected correctly

• Ensure photos are well-lit and in focus
• Make sure ingredient labels are visible
• Try taking photos from different angles
• You can manually edit or add ingredients after scanning

Scan is taking too long

• Check your internet connection
• Processing typically takes 10-40 seconds depending on the number of photos
• Try closing and reopening the app if it seems stuck

Recipe Generation Issues

No recipes generated

• Make sure you have ingredients in your pantry
• Check your internet connection
• Try again - sometimes the service needs a moment

Recipes don’t match my preferences

• Try being more specific in your preferences
• You can modify recipes after generation
• Generate multiple times to get different suggestions

Subscription Issues

Can’t access Pro features

• Make sure you’re signed in with the correct Apple ID
• Try restoring purchases from Settings
• Check that your subscription is active in your Apple account

Payment issues

• Contact Apple Support for billing questions
• Check your Apple ID payment method
• Verify your subscription status in App Store settings

General Issues

App crashes or freezes

• Close and reopen the app
• Restart your device
• Make sure you’re running the latest version
• Contact support if the issue persists

Data not saving

• Make sure you have storage space available
• Check that you’re not in airplane mode
• Try closing and reopening the app

Contact Support

Need help? We’re here for you!

Email Support

• Open the Settings screen in the app
• Tap “Send Feedback” or “Report a Bug”
• Include your Support ID (found in Settings) for faster assistance

Support ID Your Support ID helps us identify your account and provide better assistance. You can find it in the Settings screen and copy it to include in your support requests.

Tips & Tricks

Getting Better Results

For Scanning:

• Take clear, well-lit photos
• Include ingredient labels when possible
• Scan multiple angles for better detection
• Review and edit detected ingredients for accuracy

For Recipe Generation:

• Keep your pantry updated with current ingredients
• Be specific with preferences (e.g., “30-minute meals”, “Italian cuisine”)
• Generate multiple times to explore different options
• Favorite recipes you love for easy access

For Recipe Customization:

• Be specific with modification requests
• You can modify a recipe multiple times
• Each modification creates a new version

Maximizing Your Experience

• Keep your pantry updated by scanning regularly
• Favorite recipes you want to cook again
• Use the home screen for quick access to your most-used features
• Explore different cuisine types and dietary preferences

Privacy & Terms

• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy

App Information

Version: Check your app version in Settings

Platform: iOS

Minimum Requirements: iOS 17.6 or later

Last updated: 2-9-2026

For the most up-to-date information, please check the app or contact support.