Which app to keep your recipes offline? MyFoodBook, Paprika or Apple Notes
By MyIdeApp, the studio behind MyFoodBook. Comparison based on each app's official pages. Read in FR · ES
The short answer
MyFoodBook is a free recipe keeper that works fully offline with no account, built for your own recipes with photos, steps and tags. Paprika, a one-time purchase, goes further if you want to import recipes from websites and plan meals. Apple Notes is enough if you just jot down a few recipes as free text.
Comparison
| Criterion | MyFoodBook | Paprika | Apple Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, every feature included | One-time purchase, paid separately per platform | Free, built into iOS |
| Account | None | Optional (free Paprika Cloud Sync) | Apple Account to sync via iCloud |
| Recipe features | Ingredients, steps, times, photos, tags, favorites, search | Web import, grocery lists, meal planning | Free text, no recipe structure |
Why choose MyFoodBook
- Truly free: no recipe feature is paywalled.
- Everything stays on your iPhone, even with no signal in the kitchen.
- Photos of your dishes taken in the app, free-form tags (vegan, dessert, quick…).
- The optional Premium only removes ads.
When another app is a better fit
MyFoodBook doesn't import recipes from websites and has no meal planner. If that is what you need, Paprika is the better choice, as a one-time purchase with no subscription. If you only have a handful of recipes, Apple Notes does the job with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Is MyFoodBook really free?
Yes. Every feature is free; the app is supported by ads.
Are my recipes backed up online?
No, they stay on your device and follow your iPhone backup.
Sources
Information checked on October 11, 2026. Other apps' offers may change: check their store listing before subscribing.