Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Getting Started

What devices does Chefood run on?

Chefood is an iPhone app, available on the App Store. Download it free and set up your profile in a couple of minutes.

Is Chefood free to use?

Yes — Chefood is free to download with a generous free tier that includes AI meal planning, recipes, meal logging, health check-ins, and medication reminders. Premium unlocks unlimited AI features with a 7-day free trial, billed through your App Store account.

How does Chefood personalize my meal plans?

During onboarding, you share your dietary restrictions, allergies, health conditions, goals, and cuisine preferences. Our AI creates meal plans matched to your needs and learns from your ratings and favorites over time.

Meal Planning & Recipes

What if I don't like a suggested meal?

Just tap the swap button to see AI-suggested alternatives that match your preferences. You can also mark meals as 'skip' or 'eating out', and rate meals so future plans keep getting better.

Can I plan meals for the whole week?

Absolutely! Generate a personalized week of meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks — with leftover suggestions and estimated grocery costs, and adjust it as your week changes.

Can Chefood create or capture recipes for me?

Yes. Describe what you're craving and the AI generates a full recipe, or point your camera at a recipe (a cookbook page, a card, a screenshot) to capture it into the app. When you cook, step-by-step Cooking Mode guides you with built-in timers.

Health & Medications

Can Chefood help with specific health conditions?

Yes! Build your health conditions profile and Chefood matches you with therapeutic diets and condition-aware recipes. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Can Chefood remind me to take my medications?

Yes. Add medications by scanning the label or entering them manually, set schedules, and get dose reminders — including on your Lock Screen with Live Activities. Chefood also helps you stay aware of drug–food and drug–drug interactions and tracks your compliance streaks.

What are daily health check-ins?

Quick voice or video check-ins where you log your mood, energy, and symptoms. Your history is saved so you can look back and spot patterns over time.

What dietary restrictions do you support?

We support vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, paleo, low-FODMAP, halal, kosher, and many more. You can also specify individual ingredient allergies.

How accurate is the nutritional information?

Our data comes from verified databases including USDA. Each recipe shows calories, protein, carbs, fat, and more — though always consult a healthcare provider for medical dietary needs.

Account & Billing

How does the free trial and subscription work?

Premium is an in-app purchase through your Apple ID, available monthly or yearly, and starts with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel anytime in your App Store subscription settings.

Is my data secure?

We use industry-standard AES-256 encryption. We're GDPR and CCPA compliant, and you can export or delete your data anytime. We never sell your personal information.

Still have questions?

Our support team is here to help. Reach out and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Ready to try Chefood?

Download it free on iPhone — or reach out if you still have questions.