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How to Turn On Dark Mode in Recipe Notes

Switch Recipe Notes between Light, Dark, or your device's appearance setting for easier reading in a dim kitchen.

Cooking late or reading in a dim kitchen? Recipe Notes comes in a light and a dark look, and it can switch automatically with your device.

Step 1: Open Appearance

Go to Settings and tap Appearance.

Tap Appearance in Settings

Step 2: Choose a Look

Pick one of three options:

  • Light — always use the light appearance
  • Dark — always use the dark appearance
  • System (Follow System on iPhone and iPad) — match your device's appearance setting, switching automatically if your device changes between light and dark during the day
Appearance options

The change applies right away:

Recipe Notes in dark mode

Your choice is saved on each device, so you can use dark mode on your phone and light mode on your computer.