The Recipe Box To Go 17+

Figured it out

I’ve used the iPad version for years. The only problem I had was the instant import feature, but realized it was the recipe source web site that was the problem, not the app (some sources worked well, others didn’t). Then I found this app in the App Store. Thought it would be great to be able to sync my recipes between devices and with friends. Well, it didn’t work. Tried many times. Rebooted both devices. Still wouldn’t. It got to the point where the devices would display the Ready to Send/Receive then just hang there. Checked WiFi on both devices. They were the same. Then, on a hunch, I changed the WiFi from the extender I was using to the main router on both devices. Bingo. Worked great. Don’t know if it’s coincidence or if it was the problem, but it worked. I’ve saved myself from re-entering all my recipes in a different app. Hope the developer puts out an update mentioning this or changes something to make it work with a WiFi extender.

Developer Response ,

Hi there, thanks for your feedback, we wanted to let you know we have an iOS 15 compatible version with improved import functionality.

Good recipe tool, but with issues

I have used this app for many years without using any import or export features. Then I wanted to use the iPhone app so that I could take recipes with me. The touted WIFI transferring of recipes doesn’t work, but the export via email does for new recipes. You can only send under 20 at a time if you want pictures to accompany the recipe, and you need to flag them in some way; I use the bookmark feature, but that means you are only using bookmarks for import/export, and continually unchecking bookmarks on both apps when done.
If you update a recipe with new information, you must first delete the recipe from the destination and then import it. Hard to remember what you’ve changed if you don’t do the fixes right away.
Importing recipes from the web has an Instant import feature that never works for me. I can do things in stages with cut and paste although it takes multiple steps (name, notes, ingredients, preparation, source, servings, etc). Doable but slow. Still, it is better than typing. The picture import doesn’t work, although you can capture the image to tour photos and import from there.
Bottom line is I make it work for me, but wish the WIFI and Instant Import would work. Then it would be a 5.

Developer Response ,

Hi there, please try our iOS 15 compatible version.

Smartly Organized

I’ve been using this app for too many years to remember, through many ‘new’ Apple devices. I needed to come here & give it a long over due 5 star review.

It’s such a simple yet smart way to organize your family & favorite recipes from the internet. I love texting recipes to my kids when they ask me, how do you make …? I love having immediate access to ingredients for a recipe when I’m at the grocery store and need to know how much of an item I should be buying… I love the import from website feature… I love the notes tab for those little details that aren’t instruction or ingredient related….

Yep 5 stars! Hands down! Thank you!! Keep up the great work!! Worth every penny!