More Than Just a URL Importer
Pestle imports recipes from URLs and social media — that's great. But it's Apple-only, and Pestle Pro costs $2.99/month. Honest Recipes works everywhere — Android, web, and desktop included — for just $1.99/mo.
No account needed. Works offline. Your data stays on your device.
Import + Cook + Plan
Import any recipe
Paste a URL or scan a cookbook photo. We extract everything.
Cook step-by-step
Large text, timers, hands-free mode. Perfect for messy kitchens.
Plan your meals
Add recipes to meal plans. Auto-generate grocery lists.
Why People Switch from Pestle
Lower Price
Pestle Pro is $2.99/month or $24.99/year. Honest Recipes is $1.99/month or $14.99/year — cheaper either way.
Apple-Only
Pestle only works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No Android, no Windows, no web.
Local-First Storage
Pestle stores your recipes in the cloud. Honest Recipes is local-first — recipes live on your device and work fully offline.
Generous Free Tier
Pestle's free tier limits how many recipes you can save. Honest Recipes' free tier includes 100 recipes.
Full Recipe Management
URL Import
Paste any recipe URL. Works with thousands of sites.
Photo Scanning
Snap a cookbook page. AI extracts the recipe.
Cook Mode
Step-by-step cooking with large text and timers.
Grocery Lists
Auto-generate shopping lists from recipes.
Meal Planning
Plan your week. See ingredients you need.
Works Everywhere
iPhone, Android, tablets, laptops, any browser.
Honest Recipes vs Pestle
| Feature | Honest Recipes | Pestle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99/mo or $14.99/yr | Free / $2.99/mo Pro |
| Apple Devices | Included | Included |
| Android | Included | Not included |
| Web Version | Included | Not included |
| URL Import | Included | Included |
| Cook Mode | Included | Included |
| Grocery List | Included | Included |
| Photo Scanning | Included | Included |
| Full Offline | Included | Cloud-based |
Simple, Honest Pricing
Affordable plans that respect your wallet. Cancel anytime.
Free Forever
- Included:100 saved recipes
- Included:5 photo scans per month
- Included:10 translations per month
- Included:10 dietary transformations per month
- Included:50 chat messages per month
- Included:20 ingredient substitutions per month
- Included:URL import from any site
- Included:Offline access
- Included:Cook mode
- Included:Grocery list
- Included:Collections & meal plans
Pro
- Included:Unlimited recipes
- Included:Unlimited photo scans
- Included:Cross-device sync
- Included:Unlimited AI (translate, chat, transforms)
- Included:Priority support
- Included:Export recipes anytime