DishPal

Turn your meals into shop-ready lists in seconds. AI helps parse recipes, organize ingredients by category, and keep your shopping simple, fast, and stress-free.

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DishPal App

Our Story

We’ve always believed that cooking starts long before the pan heats up. It starts in small moments—standing in the kitchen wondering what to make, scribbling ingredients on scraps of paper, wandering the store trying to remember which aisle held what.

We wanted those moments to feel lighter.

DishPal began as a simple wish to make everyday meals a bit calmer. No more juggling notes, no more mental math. Just describe what you want to cook, and let a quiet helper turn that into a clear, organized list.

It’s a tiny companion for the in-between parts of life—the planning, the preparing, the getting ready to cook. So you can spend less time hunting for ingredients, and more time enjoying the meals that bring people together.

What you’ll love:

  • Natural language input: type meals or paste recipes, get a list instantly
  • Smart organization: items grouped by category for faster shopping
  • Check off as you go: simple, satisfying progress with custom checkboxes
  • Save history: keep past lists and reload favorites anytime
  • Clean design: delightful UI that makes shopping feel easy

Privacy-first

  • Your API keys are stored securely on device (Keychain) and never uploaded
  • You control AI provider settings, or use the app without external services

Stop juggling messy notes. Turn meals into action—and spend your time where it matters: in the kitchen, not the aisle.

Features

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AI Parsing

Understands meals or recipes and turns them into items.

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Category Grouping

Organizes ingredients by aisle-like categories for faster trips.

Check Off

Satisfying progress with simple, custom checkboxes.

Save History

Keep past lists and reload favorites anytime.

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Share Lists

Share or export lists to keep everyone on the same page.

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Privacy First

Local-first data and secure keys—no accounts required.

How DishPal Works

1

Collect

Save recipes and organize by tags.

2

Plan

Create simple meal plans for your week.

3

Cook

Keep essentials at hand while you cook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account?

No. DishPal is local-first and works without sign‑in.

Where are my API keys stored?

Keys are stored securely in iOS Keychain and never uploaded.

Does AI usage cost extra?

If you use a paid AI provider, usage follows its pricing. The app itself does not add fees.

Can I use it offline?

Lists and history work offline. AI features require connectivity.

Can I share lists?

Yes. Export or share your list so family or housemates can help.

Can I export my data?

You can export lists and keep your data local according to your preference.