How IngrediList Works
Transform any recipe into a perfectly organised shopping list in four simple steps.
The Simple Workflow
IngrediList combines advanced on-device AI with seamless Apple Reminders integration to make grocery shopping effortless. Whether you're cooking from a book, a website, or a handwritten note, we've got you covered.
Scan Any Recipe
Open IngrediList and point your camera at any recipe source:
- Cookbooks – Physical pages with printed text
- Websites – Recipe blogs and cooking sites
- Screenshots – Saved images from your photo library
- Handwritten notes – Your grandmother's recipe cards
Our advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology instantly captures the text, even in challenging conditions like low light or curved pages.
AI Recognises Ingredients Instantly
Using Apple's on-device Foundation Models, IngrediList intelligently:
- Extracts ingredients from recipe instructions and ingredient lists
- Identifies quantities (cups, tablespoons, grams, etc.)
- Recognises units and converts between measurement systems
- Separates ingredients from cooking instructions
- Organises items into logical shopping categories
All processing happens locally on your iPhone—no internet required, no data sent to the cloud.
Add to Apple Reminders
With a single tap, IngrediList sends your perfectly formatted list to Apple Reminders:
- Choose your list – Send to an existing list or create a new one
- Review & edit – Make adjustments before syncing
- Check your cupboard – Remove items you already have
- Scale servings – Adjust quantities for more or fewer people
- Sync instantly – Available across all your Apple devices
Because we use Apple's native Reminders app, your list works with Siri, CarPlay, and your Apple Watch.
Shop with Confidence
Head to the store with everything you need:
- Tick off items as you add them to your cart
- Share with family – Multiple people can use the same list
- Ask Siri – "What's next on my shopping list?"
- Get reminders – Location-based alerts when near your favourite shops
- Never forget anything – Everything's organised and ready
Once you're done, archive the list or keep it for future reference. Cook confidently knowing you have every ingredient.
Advanced Features
Store Cupboard Manager
Build a virtual pantry of items you always have on hand. IngrediList automatically excludes these from your shopping lists.
Serving Size Scaling
Cooking for 2 instead of 4? Hosting a dinner party? IngrediList intelligently adjusts all quantities.
Multi-Recipe Merge
Planning a full menu? Scan multiple recipes and combine them into one master shopping list.
Smart Suggestions
Get helpful reminders for complementary items you might need, like olive oil or salt.