Allrecipes Dinner Spinner
Intuitive interface with some instructions
Developers from Allrecipes are keen on delivering apps with sleek interfaces, making it easy to browse through multiple recipes and use all the app's features to make a recipe box or create a shopping list.
It doesn't come with additional themes or customization options, and there are no notifications. Still, we're confident that new recipes are added periodically. All users must register with an account, you can use your Facebook profile or email address.
Browse through multiple recipes
The side menu on the left makes it easy to access any section from wherever you are in the app. Dinner Spinner opens with a list of all featured recipes, but there are few suggestions. Use the search bar to find recipes with specific ingredients, those that take only a certain amount of time or imply some dietary needs, like low-fat, vegetarian or low-carb.
The recipes are posted by users from the website, they come with HD pictures and a short description by the uploader. In addition, they mention the average time for preparing the dish and a very comprehensive list of ingredients and instructions. There's also a list of nutrition facts for each recipe and you have the option of messaging uploaders or read user reviews.
Create shopping lists and use the dinner spinner feature
Recipes can be shared or added to your shopping list or recipe box. Once you're done cooking the meal, you can add a photo to the recipe and rate it so other users would know if they should also try it.
The dinner spinner feature consists of three bars and helps you get random suggestions of meals. Shake your phone or tap on bars to spin and select random dish types, chicken or interval of time.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The interface is well structured with a neat design and all features at hand. |
Function8
It has some nice features, but it's missing a unit convertor and timer. They're extremely useful when you actually start cooking the meals. |
Security6
Online registration is required and it also needs quite a few permissions from your phone. Still, none of its features justify access to location services and some other areas. |
Battery6
Consumption is a bit higher than for similar apps, so keep a charger nearby if you're planning on reading instructions while cooking dinner. |
Price10
It's completely free of charge and lets users socialize with uploaders and save recipes to their phone. |
Compatibility8
The developer didn't mention Android versions required for this app. |
A great app for cooking delicious meals.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- Varies with device
- reviewed version:
- Varies with device
- developer:
- ALLRECIPES.COM, INC.
- category:
- LIFESTYLE
- os version req.:
- Varies with device
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 423