Crouton is your all-in-one recipe organizer and meal planning companion for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. It’s the perfect spot to keep all your favorite recipes—whether they’re from websites, cookbooks, or handwritten cards

Crouton is your all-in-one recipe organizer and meal planning companion for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. It&#x2019;s the perfect spot to keep all your favorite recipes&#x2014;whether they&#x2019;re from websites, cookbooks, or handwritten cards from your grandma&#x2014;neatly organized and always at your fingertips.Here&#x2019;s a friendly walkthrough of what Crouton can do for you:<hr> 1. Import Recipes from AnywhereSay goodbye to scattered recipes! Crouton makes it simple to bring all your recipes into one place:<ul data-spread="false"><li>From Websites: Pull recipes automatically and save only the parts you need.</li><li>Scan with OCR: Snap a photo of your cookbook or handwritten recipe and let Crouton digitize it.</li><li>AI Magic: Import a recipe from a single photo without any manual typing. Supports plain text and images.</li></ul> <hr> 2. Plan Your Meals with EaseMeal planning has never been easier:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Plan your week&#x2014;or even months ahead&#x2014;using your favorite saved recipes.</li><li>Need inspiration? Let Crouton automatically create a meal plan based on your recipe collection.</li></ul> <hr> 3. Cook with Step-by-Step Mode<ul data-spread="false"><li>Follow recipes one step at a time without distractions.</li><li>Tap ingredients in a step to see the exact quantity&#x2014;no more flipping back and forth.</li><li>Hands-Free Mode: Move through steps with just your voice or motion, perfect when your hands are messy.</li></ul> <hr> 4. Timers Made Simple<ul data-spread="false"><li>Start timers with a single tap&#x2014;Crouton detects the times in your recipes for you.</li><li>A handy heads-up display keeps your timers visible while you continue cooking or browsing recipes.</li></ul> <hr> 5. Grocery Lists in a Tap<ul data-spread="false"><li>Create shopping lists right from your recipes.</li><li>Pick only the ingredients you need.</li><li>Syncs with Apple Reminders so your grocery list is always handy.</li></ul> <hr> 6. Cloud Syncing Across All Devices<ul data-spread="false"><li>Your recipes travel with you! Everything is automatically synced via iCloud to all your devices.</li></ul> <hr> 7. Stay Inspired with Recipe Feeds<ul data-spread="false"><li>Add your favorite recipe RSS feeds to Crouton.</li><li>Discover new dishes the moment they&#x2019;re published by your favorite food blogs.</li></ul> <hr> 8. Share with Family and Friends<ul data-spread="false"><li>Share your recipes with loved ones via iCloud so everyone knows what&#x2019;s for dinner.</li></ul> <hr> 9. Guided Weighing for Precise Cooking<ul data-spread="false"><li>Connect Crouton to supported Bluetooth scales (like the Acaia coffee scales).</li><li>Follow guided weighing to avoid guessing amounts and juggling steps.</li></ul> <hr> 10. Combustion Probe Support<ul data-spread="false"><li>Pair Crouton with Combustion temperature probes for live updates on your cook.</li></ul> <hr> 11. Make It Yours<ul data-spread="false"><li>Customize Crouton with fun app icons and color themes to suit your style.</li></ul> With Crouton by your side, cooking becomes simpler, more organized, and way more fun!<hr><h3 id> </h3>

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Crouton offers flexible plans to suit every home cook, from casual recipe collectors to serious meal planners. Here’s a breakdown of what each plan includes:. Perfect for getting started! You can store up to 5 recipes, plan meals, create grocery list

Crouton offers flexible plans to suit every home cook, from casual recipe collectors to serious meal planners. Here&#x2019;s a breakdown of what each plan includes: <table style="width: 100%;" class="fr-alternate-rows"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%; background-color: rgb(244, 240, 230); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">Feature</td><td style="width: 25%; background-color: rgb(244, 240, 230); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">&#x1F956; Basic (Free)</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; background-color: rgb(244, 240, 230); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">&#x1F9C0; Plus (One-Time)</td><td style="width: 25%; background-color: rgb(244, 240, 230); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">&#x1F37D; Discover (Subscription)<div style="text-align: center;"> </div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Recipe Management</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">Store &amp; organize up to 5 recipes</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">Unlimited recipes</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">Unlimited recipes</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Meal Planning</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Grocery Lists</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Cooking Mode (Hands-Free)</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Timers</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">iCloud Sync Across Devices</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Measurement Conversion</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Recipe Scaling (Serving Sizes)</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Guided Weighing (with supported scales)</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Integration with Combustion Predictive Thermometer</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Custom App Icons &amp; Themes</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">Basic options</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">Basic options</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">Basic + special edition icon</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Family Sharing</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x274C;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">AI Import (from photos/text)</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x274C;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x274C;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Enhanced Scanning (cookbooks)</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x274C;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x274C;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 24.5796%;">Recipe Feeds (RSS)</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x274C;</td><td style="width: 25.4204%; text-align: center;">&#x274C;</td><td style="width: 25%; text-align: center;">&#x2705;</td></tr></tbody></table> <h3 data-start="1304" data-end="1323" id="isPasted">&#x1F956; Basic (Free)</h3>Perfect for getting started! You can store up to 5 recipes, plan meals, create grocery lists, and enjoy all core cooking features.<hr> <h3 data-start="1456" data-end="1487" id="-plus-one-time-purchase">&#x1F9C0; Plus (One-Time Purchase)</h3>Great for serious home cooks who want unlimited recipe storage and family sharing with a single purchase.<hr> <h3 data-start="1605" data-end="1635" id="-discover-subscription">&#x1F37D; Discover (Subscription)</h3>Our most powerful plan. Includes everything in Plus, plus:<ul><li data-start="1699" data-end="1741">AI Recipe Import from photos or text</li><li data-start="1744" data-end="1781">Enhanced Scanning for cookbooks</li><li data-start="1784" data-end="1832">Recipe Feeds (RSS) to discover new recipes</li></ul>

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