Crouton: Recipe Manager

Verdict

Crouton's core draw is importing recipes from websites and photos, and most reviewers say it works smoothly, but a meaningful slice report broken or non-functional imports and some advanced import features sit behind a subscription.

Best for

Someone who wants to pull recipes off random cooking sites and organize them with meal planning and grocery lists, and doesn't mind paying a small recurring fee for the full import toolset.

Dealbreaker

Some import and sync features (like picture/PDF import) are locked behind a monthly subscription even after an upfront purchase, and a portion of users report import or iCloud sync failing outright.