Getting Started
What is Cookmarks?
Cookmarks is your personal recipe manager that helps you save, organize, and share your favorite recipes. Import recipes from websites, add your own handwritten recipes, organize them into categories, attach photos, and share them with friends and family.
How do I add a recipe from a website?
- Find a recipe on any website in Safari
- Tap the Share button
- Select "Cookmarks" from the share sheet
- The recipe will be automatically imported with ingredients, instructions, and images
- Review and save
How do I add a recipe manually?
- Tap the "+" button in the app
- Choose "Add Manually"
- Fill in the recipe title, ingredients, instructions, and notes
- Add photos from your camera or photo library
- Tap "Save"
How do I organize recipes into categories?
- Go to the Categories tab
- Tap "+" to create a new category
- Give it a name (e.g., "Desserts", "Quick Meals", "Family Favorites")
- Long-press on any recipe and select "Add to Category"
- Choose the category
Sharing Recipes
How do I share a recipe with photos?
- Open the recipe
- Tap the "•••" menu button
- Select "Share with Photos"
- Choose how to share (Messages, Mail, etc.)
- The recipient can tap the link to add it to their Cookmarks app
Note: The recipient must have Cookmarks installed and be signed in to iCloud.
Can I manage who can access shared recipes?
Yes! When you share a recipe with CloudKit sharing:
- You can see who has access
- You can remove people's access at any time
- You can choose read-only or read-write permissions
- You can stop sharing entirely
iCloud Sync
How do I enable iCloud sync?
iCloud sync is automatically enabled if you're signed in to iCloud on your device. To check:
- Go to iOS Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud
- Make sure iCloud Drive is enabled
- Scroll down and ensure Cookmarks is turned on
Will my recipes sync across all my devices?
Yes! If you're signed in to the same iCloud account on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac), all your recipes, categories, and photos will automatically sync across all devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cookmarks work offline?
Yes! Once recipes are saved, you can view them offline. However, you need an internet connection to:
- Import recipes from websites
- Sync with iCloud
- Share recipes with others
What websites are supported for recipe import?
Cookmarks can import recipes from most cooking websites that use standard recipe markup. This includes popular sites like AllRecipes, Food Network, NYT Cooking, Serious Eats, and many more. If a site doesn't work, you can always add the recipe manually.
Contact Support
Still have questions? We're here to help!
Email: support@390apps.com
When contacting support, please include:
- A description of the issue
- Screenshots if applicable
- Your device model and iOS version
- Steps to reproduce the problem
We typically respond within 1-2 business days.