PantryPal: Scan & Cook
Austin Handle Food & Drink iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PantryPal: Scan & Cook is a free Food & Drink app for iPhone and iPad by Austin Handle. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated July 26, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 3 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 40 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 26
- 2026 · v1.1.1
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About PantryPal: Scan & Cook
Stop staring into your fridge wondering what to make. PantryPal turns whatever you have into delicious meals—then guides you through cooking them. Just take a photo, get personalized recipes, and let our AI walk you through every step. SNAP YOUR PANTRY Take a photo of your fridge or pantry shelves. PantryPal's AI recognizes items, brands, and quantities automatically. Review the scan, make edits if needed, and build your digital inventory in seconds. Know exactly what you have so you never overbuy again. KITCHEN HEALTH SCORING Track the freshness and status of everything in your kitchen at a glance. PantryPal monitors your inventory so you know what to use first, reduce food waste, and never wonder "is this still good?" again. GET RECIPES THAT MATCH No more recipes that need 15 ingredients you don't have. PantryPal analyzes your actual inventory and suggests meals you can make right now. Set your dietary preferences, allergies, and kitchen appliances—from air fryers to instant pots—so every recipe fits your kitchen and your lifestyle. Each recipe shows what you have, what you need, prep time, and step-by-step instructions. COOKING MODE Ready to cook? Tap "Start Cooking" and let PantryPal guide you through your recipe from start to finish. Clear step-by-step instructions keep your hands free and your focus on the food. SMART SHOPPING LISTS Create multiple lists for different stores. Share instantly with family or roommates. Items auto-sort by category so you shop faster. One tap moves purchased items back to your pantry. AI KITCHEN ASSISTANT (Premium) Need a substitution? Want a wine pairing? Wondering how long chicken keeps? Just ask. Get help planning weekly meals around your current inventory and receive tips on cooking techniques and food storage. PREMIUM Unlock the full kitchen experience: - Unlimited AI camera scans - Unlimited recipe generation - Full AI chat assistant access - Priority processing Save money. Reduce waste. Cook smarter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pantrypal.framer.ai/privacy-policy
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated July 26, 2026
Plan your week, scan a barcode, and cook without guessing. • Meal Planner — map out breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the whole week, or let the AI fill it in from what's already in your pantry. Turn any week into a shopping list in one tap. • Barcode scanning — point your camera at a product barcode to add it instantly, no typing. • Recipes now tell you how much — every ingredient comes with an amount, so "eggs" is now "2 Eggs". Times shown are total time from start to plate. • Smarter shopping list — items added from a recipe keep their amounts and drop into the right aisle automatically. • A calmer, clearer look — refreshed screens throughout, with a proper dark mode across the whole app. • Better cooking mode — smoother step-by-step flow, and a little celebration when you finish. Plus a long list of fixes: scanned items now remember where they're stored, the camera confirms your photo straight away, and allergy preferences are handled more carefully in recipes and chat.
App privacy
The developer, Austin Handle, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| PantryPal: Scan & Cook | 5.0 / 5 (3 ratings) | Free | July 26, 2026 | |
| PantryPal Recipe by Ingredient | – | Free | Oct 18, 2026 | Compare |
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| FridgeWise: Pantry Inventory | 4.3 / 5 (23) | Free | Oct 14, 2026 | Compare |
| FoodShiner: Pantry Companion | 4.6 / 5 (155) | Free | Sep 28, 2026 | Compare |
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