Is there a recipe app without a subscription?

What each tier includes

1. Free ($0): up to 15 recipes, unlimited imports from recipe websites, cookbooks, weekly plan, shopping list, cooking mode and themes.
2. Collector ($5.99, once): unlimited recipes, sync across your devices, and 10 social-media imports plus 10 photo or PDF imports a month.
3. Chef ($24.99, once): everything in Collector, with up to 150 social and 150 photo or PDF imports a month, shown as unlimited under fair use.
4. Upgrade later: Chef bought as an upgrade from Collector costs $19.00, so $5.99 + $19.00 equals the $24.99 of buying Chef directly.

All purchases are made through the App Store as one-time purchases and can be restored with “Restore Purchase”. Prices as shown in the US App Store; other countries show their local price in the app.

More questions

Do I pay every month or every year?

No. Cove has no subscription, no trial that turns into a payment and no recurring charge. Collector and Chef are paid once.

What happens when I reach 15 recipes on the free tier?

The free library holds up to 15 recipes, so you cannot add more until you remove one or unlock Collector or Chef. Everything you have saved stays available.

Are weekly planning and the shopping list free?

Yes. The weekly plan, shopping list, cooking mode, cooking history, cookbooks and themes are part of the free version.

Are imports from recipe websites really free?

Yes, links to recipe websites import for free and without a counter. The only ceiling on the free tier is the 15-recipe library.

Does Cove show ads or track me?

No ads and no tracking. Cove has no product analytics; crash reports go through Sentry and carry no personal data.

Do I have to pay again on a new iPhone?

No. Tap “Restore Purchase” on the new device with the same Apple Account and your tier is back.