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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Published Nov 11, 2025

Common questions about ClipDish answered. Learn about features, subscriptions, troubleshooting, and more.

Got questions? We've got answers. Here are the most common questions about ClipDish.

Getting Started

How do I save a recipe from a website?

  1. Browse to the recipe in Safari
  2. Tap the Share button
  3. Select ClipDish
  4. The recipe is saved to your library

See Saving Recipes from Websites for detailed instructions.

Why don't I see ClipDish in the Safari share sheet?

You need to enable the ClipDish extension first:

  1. Open ClipDish
  2. Follow the onboarding to enable the extension
  3. Or go to Settings → "Setup Browser Extension"

See Getting Started for step-by-step instructions.

Can I use ClipDish with Chrome, Firefox, or other browsers?

Not directly. ClipDish's share extension only works with Safari on iOS. You can work around this by copying the URL and opening it in Safari.

See Browser Support for more details.

Recipes & Collections

What's the difference between a recipe and a bookmark?

  • Recipe: Successfully parsed with ingredients and instructions
  • Bookmark: Just a link back to the website (parsing failed)

When ClipDish can't extract structured data from a webpage, it saves a bookmark instead. You can still open the link to view the recipe on the original website.

See Saving Recipes from Websites - Understanding Recipes vs. Bookmarks.

How do I organize my recipes?

Use Collections. You can create collections for:

  • Meal types (Breakfast, Dinner, Desserts)
  • Cuisines (Italian, Thai, Mexican)
  • Occasions (Holiday Baking, Summer BBQ)

See Organizing with Collections.

Can I edit recipes I've saved?

Yes! All recipes are fully editable. Tap the pencil icons next to Ingredients or Instructions to make changes.

See Editing Recipes.

Can I scan recipes from cookbooks?

Yes! Use the Scan feature to take photos of recipe pages. ClipDish uses OCR to extract the text and format it into a recipe.

See Scanning & Manual Entry.

Can I create my own recipes from scratch?

Yes! Use the "Write a Recipe" feature to type or dictate a recipe. ClipDish's AI parses it into ingredients and instructions.

See Scanning & Manual Entry.

Features

What is Discover?

Discover is ClipDish's built-in recipe search powered by thousands of community-saved recipes. You can browse and save recipes without ever leaving the app.

See Understanding Discover.

What is Chef Beverly?

Chef Beverly is ClipDish's AI cooking assistant. Ask her questions about cooking techniques, ingredient substitutions, measurements, and more.

See Ask Chef: Your AI Cooking Assistant.

Does ClipDish work offline?

Partially:

  • Works offline: Viewing saved recipes, checking off ingredients/instructions
  • Requires internet: Saving recipes, Discover, Chef Beverly, Magic Cleanup

See Working with Recipes.

Can I share recipes with friends?

Not yet. Recipe sharing is a planned feature. For now, you can share the original website URL or take screenshots.

See Sharing Recipes (Coming Soon).

What is Cook Mode?

Cook Mode is a planned hands-free cooking feature with voice control and timers. It's not available yet.

See Cook Mode (Coming Soon).

Subscriptions & Billing

Is ClipDish free?

ClipDish has a free trial, but ongoing use requires a subscription. Some features (like saving unlimited recipes) are limited without a subscription.

How much does ClipDish cost?

Pricing varies by region and is set by Apple. Check the App Store for current pricing in your country.

How do I cancel my subscription?

  1. Open ClipDish Settings
  2. Tap "Manage Subscription"
  3. Follow Apple's instructions to cancel

Note: ClipDish doesn't handle cancellations directly—this is managed by Apple through the App Store.

Can I get a refund?

Refund requests are handled by Apple, not ClipDish. Contact Apple Support through the App Store or your purchase receipt email.

I purchased a subscription on another device. How do I restore it?

  1. Open ClipDish Settings
  2. Tap "Restore Previous Purchases"
  3. Follow the prompts

See Settings & Preferences - Restore Previous Purchases.

Troubleshooting

Recipes aren't showing up in my library.

Try these steps:

  1. Pull down to refresh the recipe list
  2. Check your internet connection
  3. Log out and log back in
  4. Contact support if the issue persists

ClipDish keeps crashing.

  1. Force quit the app (swipe up from app switcher)
  2. Restart your device
  3. Make sure you're running the latest version of ClipDish
  4. If the problem persists, contact support

The recipe I saved is missing ingredients or instructions.

This can happen if:

  • The website doesn't use structured data
  • OCR didn't parse correctly (for scanned recipes)
  • The recipe has unusual formatting

Fix it:

  1. Open the recipe
  2. Tap the pencil icon next to Ingredients or Instructions
  3. Manually add what's missing

See Editing Recipes.

Chef Beverly isn't responding.

Make sure:

  1. You have an internet connection
  2. You're not in a cooking session (Chef Beverly is disabled during sessions)
  3. The servers aren't down (check getclipdish.com/status)

If the issue persists, contact support.

My screen keeps locking while I'm cooking.

Enable "Prevent Screen Lock" in Settings:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Toggle on "Prevent Screen Lock"

This keeps your screen awake while you're in ClipDish.

See Settings & Preferences - Prevent Screen Lock.

Recipes aren't showing up in Spotlight search.

Try clearing the Spotlight cache:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap "Clear Spotlight Cache"
  3. Wait a few minutes for the index to rebuild

See Settings & Preferences - Clear Spotlight Cache.

Privacy & Data

Does ClipDish sell my data?

No. We don't sell your data, show ads, or track you across the web. Your recipes are private.

See our Privacy Policy for details.

Can I export my recipes?

Not yet. Data export is a planned feature. For now, you can manually copy recipes or take screenshots.

What happens to my recipes if I delete my account?

All your data is permanently deleted—recipes, collections, notes, everything. This cannot be undone.

See Settings & Preferences - Delete Account.

Does ClipDish sync across devices?

Yes, if you're using iCloud sync. Your recipes and collections sync automatically across all your iOS/iPadOS devices signed in with the same iCloud account.

Technical Questions

What devices does ClipDish support?

  • iPhone: iOS 16 and later
  • iPad: iPadOS 16 and later

Is there a Mac version?

Not yet. ClipDish is iOS/iPadOS only. A Mac version is on our roadmap.

Is there an Android version?

No. ClipDish is built specifically for Apple platforms. We have no plans for Android at this time.

Can I use ClipDish on my Apple Watch?

Not yet. An Apple Watch app is on our roadmap.

Does ClipDish use AI?

Yes. ClipDish uses AI for:

  • Parsing recipes from websites and scanned text
  • Magic Cleanup (reorganizing ingredients and instructions)
  • Chef Beverly (cooking assistant chatbot)
  • Category suggestions

Still Have Questions?

If your question isn't answered here:

  1. Check the specific documentation page for your topic (see links throughout this FAQ)
  2. Contact support
  3. Follow us on Twitter/X or Instagram for updates

We're always happy to help!

Ready to start cooking?

Happy cooking!