❓ Frequently Asked Questions

TookAndCook is a recipe app with AI support. You can import recipes from photos, PDFs, websites, and social media, plan meals, and create shopping lists.

TookAndCook is available for iOS and Android in the App Store and Play Store.

The app supports German and English. You can change the language at any time in the settings.

Step by step:

1. Tap the + icon in the bottom bar
2. Choose "Take Photo" or "Upload Image"
3. Photograph the recipe (from cookbook, magazine, etc.)
4. Optional: Crop the image to show only the recipe text
5. Tap "Process Recipe"
6. The AI automatically extracts title, ingredients, and steps
7. Check the result and tap "Save"

Tip: For multi-page recipes, you can scan up to 10 images at once!

Step by step:

1. Tap the + icon in the bottom bar
2. Choose "More Functions"
3. Tap "From Website (URL)"
4. Paste the web address of the recipe
5. Tap "OK"
6. The AI reads the website and extracts the recipe
7. Check the result and save it

Yes! Here's how:

1. Tap the + icon
2. Choose "More Functions"
3. Tap "From PDF"
4. Select the PDF file
5. The AI will automatically analyze the document

Yes! TookAndCook supports recipes from Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok:

1. Tap the + icon
2. Choose "More Functions"
3. Tap "Social Media Post"
4. Paste the link to the post
5. The AI analyzes the post and extracts the recipe

Tip: Works best with posts that have recipe descriptions in the text!

Tips for better results:

• Ensure good lighting when taking photos
• Hold the camera straight above the recipe
• Crop the image to show only the recipe text
• Avoid shadows and reflections

After import, you can manually edit all fields.

1. Tap the + icon in the bottom bar
2. Choose "More Functions"
3. Tap "Create Recipe Manually"
4. Enter title, description, and image
5. Add ingredients (name, amount, unit)
6. Add preparation steps
7. Choose appropriate tags (Vegetarian, Quick, etc.)
8. Tap "Save"

Yes! Here's how to find the feature:

1. Go to the "Recipes" tab in the bottom bar
2. Select "Generated Recipes" at the top
3. Tap "Generate New Recipes"

You can choose:

• By tags: Select e.g. "Vegetarian" + "Italian"
• By description: Describe what you want to cook
• By image: Upload an inspiration image

You'll receive multiple suggestions to choose from.

Tip: If you like a generated recipe and want to save it permanently, tap on the desired recipe and then on "Save to My Recipes".

Yes! The AI can generate appetizing images for your recipes:

1. Open a recipe
2. Tap on the recipe image (or placeholder)
3. Choose "Generate Image with AI"
4. The AI creates a matching image based on the recipe title

Note: This feature uses AI quota.

Open a recipe and tap the serving number. Use + and - to change the amount – all ingredient quantities are automatically adjusted!

Tip: The changed serving size can also be saved permanently by saving the recipe after making the change.

1. Go to the Planner in the bottom bar
2. Tap the + icon next to the desired day
3. In the following window: Select the meal type at the top (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Snack)
4. Choose a recipe from your recipe database below
5. Adjust servings if needed

The planner shows 15 days in the past and 30 days into the future.

Tip: Use the notes button to add your own notes to a day!

From a recipe:

1. Open a recipe
2. Tap "Add to Shopping List" (shopping cart button)
3. Deselect ingredients you don't need
4. Adjust the number of servings
5. Confirm with OK

Manually:

1. Go to the Shopping List
2. Tap the input field at the top
3. Enter the name (autocomplete helps!)

Ingredients are automatically sorted into categories (Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, etc.). This helps you find everything faster in the supermarket!

If an item is categorized incorrectly, you can manually correct it.

FREE: Free with limited features

• Limited number of recipes (stored locally)
• Limited AI usage to try it out
• Meal planner and shopping list

PREMIUM: All features

• Save many recipes
• Extended AI quotas
• Cloud sync across all devices

FAMILY: Like Premium + Family Sharing for up to 5 people

Current prices can be found in the App Store / Play Store.

Cancellation is done through your app store:

• iOS: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions
• Android: Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions

You can use the app without an account (FREE). For PREMIUM/FAMILY, sign in with:

• Google account
• Apple ID (iOS)
• Email and password

Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account. All your data will be deleted.

Send us an email at support@tookandcook.app