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A Plato account is required for account-based features. Account data is synchronized when online, while supported offline changes are queued for synchronization after connectivity returns.

Plato documents a free user agreement and optional Premium features. Current features, limits, prices, and purchase terms are shown in the app before use or purchase.

Account data is synchronized when online, while supported offline changes are queued for synchronization after connectivity returns.

On a supported device, sign in with the same account. Account data is synchronized when online, while supported offline changes are queued for synchronization after connectivity returns.

Tap the + button, then paste or type the URL. Plato will extract the recipe automatically. If something looks off, you can edit it right after import.

Yes. Share any TikTok or Instagram video to Plato using your device's share sheet. Plato will transcribe the recipe from the video using AI. Results are best with clear, step-by-step recipe videos.

Yes. Tap + → Photo Import, then select an image of a recipe. Plato's AI will read the text and create a recipe. Works great with screenshots from websites or other apps.

Tap the recipe, then tap Edit to fix anything. You can correct ingredients, steps, servings, and the title. AI imports sometimes misread uncommon formatting, editing is quick and easy.

We support importing from links and photos. For bulk imports from other apps, contact us at hello@joinplato.app and we'll help you find the best path.

Saved entries can be created manually, and owned or imported entries can be reviewed and edited.

Cooking mode provides step-by-step navigation, timers, and an optional always-on screen.

The portion adjuster recalculates displayed quantities when the serving count changes.

Any time mentioned in a recipe step becomes a tappable timer. Tap it to start counting down. You'll receive a notification when time is up, even if you leave the app.

Completed cooking activity can contribute to the account's cooking history, streak, and statistics.

Open a recipe and tap the calendar icon, or go to the Planner tab and tap a day. You can assign it to breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Household management supports invitations, shared planning, shared shopping lists, and membership controls.

The Smart Planner creates a week plan from the selected planning settings with a deterministic, rules-based algorithm; it does not use AI or an LLM. Current access requirements are shown in the app.

On any recipe, tap the shopping cart icon to add its ingredients to your list. You can do this for multiple recipes and Plato will combine duplicate ingredients.

Shopping-list items can be added manually or from planned meals, checked off, combined where supported, and shared.

Tap the broom/clear icon at the top of the Shopping List to remove all checked items at once.

Dinner Roulette supports a real-time group vote on items from the saved collection.

Go to the Discover tab and tap Dinner Roulette. You can start solo or invite household members to swipe together in real time.

Yes. Before starting a session, you can filter by tags like "Quick", "Vegetarian", or any custom tags you've added to your recipes.

Roulette pulls from your saved recipe library. The more recipes you save, the more variety you'll see. Try removing filters if you're getting a small pool.

Go to Profile → Household → Invite. Share the invite link or code with the person you want to add. They'll need a Plato account.

Household management supports invitations, shared planning, shared shopping lists, and membership controls.

Yes. Go to Profile → Household → Leave Household. Your personal cooking history and profile remain intact.

Premium is available as an optional in-app purchase. Current entitlements, limits, price, and terms are shown in the app before purchase.

No public trial promise is made here. Any currently available trial and its terms are shown in the app before activation.

Use the restore-purchases option shown with Premium and sign in to the same store account used for the purchase. The available path depends on the current app and store version.

Manage or cancel a store subscription through the store account used for the purchase. The store shows the applicable end date and purchase terms.

Use Settings → Account → Delete Account, or follow the account-deletion instructions linked from this website. The privacy policy explains the deletion process and any legally required retention.