Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about cooking with Cravin.
Scanning & Recipes
How does Cravin recognize my ingredients?+
Point your camera at what's in your fridge, pantry, or on the counter, and Cravin's AI vision identifies each ingredient in real time. You can also snap a photo of a grocery receipt and Cravin will scan the line items and add them to your pantry automatically. Prefer to type? You can always add or remove items manually before generating a recipe.
How accurate are the recipes?+
Every recipe is generated with realistic measurements, cook times, and step-by-step instructions. If something looks off, you can regenerate, tweak servings, or ask Cravin to substitute an ingredient.
Can I adjust servings or swap ingredients?+
Yes. Every recipe has a built-in serving size adjuster — tap the + or − to set how many people you're feeding, and the calories and macros update instantly per serving (the ingredient amounts stay the same). For bigger changes, use the Refine Recipe button at the bottom to swap an ingredient you're missing or tailor the recipe to your standards.
Can I save my favorite recipes?+
Absolutely. Save recipes to your cookbook, organize them into collections (Weeknight, Meal Prep, Desserts), and access them anytime — even offline.
Pricing & Plans
Is Cravin free to use?+
Cravin is free to download and you can browse the entire app, but scanning ingredients, creating recipes, and opening any recipe requires a Cravin Pro subscription. It unlocks unlimited scanning, unlimited AI recipes, and grocery list exports.
How much does Cravin Pro cost?+
Pro is $10.99/month, or $39.99/year if you choose the annual plan. There's no free trial, and you can cancel anytime from your app store subscription settings.
Does Cravin build shopping lists?+
Yes. Tap any recipe and add all of its ingredients straight into your shopping list, which lives right inside the app.
Nutrition & Preferences
Can I set dietary preferences and allergies?+
Yes. Set allergies (nuts, dairy, gluten, shellfish, etc.), diets (vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo, halal, kosher), and dislikes. Cravin filters every generated recipe against them automatically.
Can I use Cravin for the whole family?+
Yes. Create multiple household profiles with different preferences and allergies, and Cravin will suggest meals that work for everyone at the table.
Privacy & Devices
How is my data and photos handled?+
Photos are processed on-device whenever possible and are never sold or used for advertising. You can delete your account and data anytime from Settings. Full details are on our Privacy page.
Does Cravin work offline?+
Any recipes you've saved to your cookbook are available offline. Scanning ingredients and generating new AI recipes require an internet connection.
Support
How do I contact support?+
Email us at support@cravinai.com or tap Help in the app. We reply to most messages within one business day.
