Free CookBook Alternative in 2025

Need a digital cookbook app without the cost? Recipe Notes offers everything you need to build your personal recipe collection - completely free.

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iOS • 4.8★ Rating • 100% Free Forever

Why Look for a CookBook Alternative?

CookBook apps promise to be your digital recipe collection, but many come with premium features locked behind paywalls or require subscriptions for full functionality. When you just want a simple, reliable place to store your recipes, these costs feel unnecessary.

Recipe Notes is built to be your free digital cookbook. Store unlimited recipes, import from anywhere (including Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Facebook), and sync across all your devices - all without paying a cent.

Recipe Notes vs CookBook: Feature Comparison

FeatureRecipe NotesCookBook Apps
Modern UI Design Free. Clean & fluid Paid
Recipe Storage Free. Unlimited Paid. Often limited
Import from Photos/PDF Free Paid
Social Media Import Free. TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook & more No
Website Import Free. Fast & stable Paid
Grocery List Free. Syncs to iOS Reminders Paid. Often limited
Meal Planning Free. Syncs to iOS Calendar Paid
Export to PDF Free Paid
Cloud Sync Free. Multiple backups Paid
Ads Free. No ads No. Often has ads

Why Choose Recipe Notes?

Your Digital Cookbook

Build your personal recipe collection. Organize by cuisine, meal type, or any category you create.

Import From Anywhere

Save recipes from websites, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and more with one click.

Always Free

No premium tiers, no subscriptions. Every feature is free forever with no limits.

What Users Say About Recipe Notes

"Incredible app"

"I don't usually leave reviews, but this app has had a huge impact on my life. It makes grocery shopping SO EASY... The import feature is excellent too! Also, it's free, and with no ads! AWESOME!"

— cloverbiird · App Store Review

"Finally!"

"I have been looking for an app like this that lets me import recipes from a browser, hard copy recipe cards, etc. Other apps I checked out cost $ but I functionality I didn't care about. Now that I've used this I would pay for it."

— Fishtailbinkey · App Store Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free alternative to CookBook apps?

Yes! Recipe Notes is a completely free digital cookbook that offers recipe organization, imports from websites and social media, and cloud sync - all at no cost.

Can I store all my recipes in Recipe Notes?

Yes! Recipe Notes has unlimited storage. Save as many recipes as you want without hitting any limits or paying for premium storage.

Does Recipe Notes work like a traditional cookbook?

Recipe Notes is your digital cookbook - organize recipes into collections, search instantly, and access your favorites anytime. It's like having unlimited cookbooks in your pocket.

Ready for Your Free Digital Cookbook?

Build your personal recipe collection - completely free.

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