Changelog

April 21, 2024

v 2.7.4

- Tweaks window default size for adding/importing new recipe
- Tweaks recipe background for unsaved recipes in Gallery
- Tweaks timer button UI for un saved recipes on visionOS
- Tweaks highlight to active recipe filters on visionOS
- Adds page snapping to horizontal scrollviews in Gallery
- Tweaks UI or recipe grid in Gallery Profile on tvOS
- Fixes missing profile image in Gallery toolbar on iOS
- Fixes bug where wrong image sometimes was shown in Gallery list
- Adds missing translations
- Improves recipe import from Instagram app
- Tweaks button UI in Profile

April 5, 2024

v 2.7.3

- Updates UI for Recipe Preview when importing recipes from other apps
- Tweaks Meal Plan UX on Apple Watch
- Tweaks UI when editing Gallery Profile on Mac
- Fixes bug where timer would block open of main window on visionOS
- Fixes bug where ingredients & instructions couldn't be opened in separate windows
- Tweaks UI when importing / creating recipes in app on visionOS

March 25, 2024

v 2.7.2

- Meal Plans are now available on your wrist on Apple Watch
- Fixes bug where timer would sometimes not make a sound when time expired
- Fixes bug where dropped images when creating/editing a recipe wouldn't crop to be square
- Fixes a bug where update of hashtags could freeze UI

March 22, 2024

v 2.7.1

- Adds Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Russian and French localization

March 17, 2024

v 2.7.0

- Adds Swedish, Spanish and German localization
- Fixes bug where timer buttons could disappear for some users with larger font size
- Fixes crash that occurred for some users when interactive with our live activity
- Fixes some core data concurrency issues which might lead to crashes

March 8, 2024

v 2.6.2

- Adds crash log collection, making it easier to track down and squish the final bugs
- Fixes a bug where Export didn't work for some users. Thanks to App Store Review for making us aware of this issue.

March 5, 2024

v 2.6.1

- Fixes bug where updating a recipe image isn't instantly reflected in recipe grid
- Adds logging if iCloud sync fails. This will help us fix issues with syncing
- iOS: Adds an app icon shortcut to quickly get in touch with us. Hold down our app icon and select `Get In Touch` to shoot us an e-mail

March 3, 2024

v 2.6.0

This is a great update if you own an Apple Vision Pro! Enter Immersive Cooking from the recipe view, in this mode you can quickly see ingredient, instructions, and timers by just looking at your hands.

We also added support for opening timers in separate windows, making it possible to place them around your kitchen. Before the time runs out, it will call for your attention by gaining a vibrant background color.

This update also fixes a lot of minor bugs on all the other platforms.

Feb. 21, 2024

v 2.5.7

Here's a brand new update for you favorite recipe organizer! This is what's new:

- All platforms: Fixes bug where sharing recipes didn't work

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we're available at sofia@ambi.se & cesar@ambi.se

Feb. 11, 2024

v 2.5.6

Here's a brand new update for you favorite recipe organizer! This is what's new:

- visionOS & macOS: Fixes bug where newly created recipes couldn't be loaded in the new window
- visionOS & macOS: Adds a new "Open Recipe in New Window" option, right-click or long tap on a recipe to see option
- macOS: Fixes bug where scheduling recipes presented a sheet without save/cancel

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we're available at sofia@ambi.se / cesar@ambi.se

Feb. 10, 2024

v 2.5.5

Here's a brand new update for you favorite recipe organizer! This is what's new:

- visionOS: Tweaks recipe background
- visionOS: Fixes bug where Ingredients couldn't be opened from HUD
- All platforms: Fixes crash when importing Paprika recipes
- All platforms: Tweaks row spacing in instructions & ingredients
- All platforms: Fixes bug where alert appears when trying to scale a non-saved recipe

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we're available at sofia@ambi.se / cesar@ambi.se

Feb. 8, 2024

v 2.5.4

Here's a brand new update for you favorite recipe organizer! This is what's new:

- visionOS: Adds Share Sheet support, you can import recipes directly from Safari for example
- visionOS: Fixes bug where Image Import would crash Ambre
- iOS: Removes rounded corners on gallery recipe images

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we're available at sofia@ambi.se / cesar@ambi.se

Jan. 26, 2024

v 2.5.1

Here's a brand new update for you favorite recipe organizer! This is what's new:

- Tweaks "Mark as completed" button
- Fixes so instructions and ingredients are buttons on some platforms
- Tweaks recipe card design in gallery
- Hides List option on platforms where it's not performing as expected
- Fixes bug where recipes couldn't be deleted on tvOS

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we're available at sofia@ambi.se / cesar@ambi.se

Jan. 19, 2024

v 2.5.0

Here's a brand new update for you favorite recipe organizer! This is what's new:

- The recipe view has received a new design, making your recipes look as beautiful as ever!
- "Save recipe" button is now in toolbar in all platforms except tvOS.
- Toolbar buttons have been moved from a toolbar title menu to a regular menu on compact screens
- We decided to remove the "Start Cooking" button. When you interact with a recipe it will automatically be marked as cooking until we think you're done. You can mark it as done below the instructions.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we're available at sofia@ambi.se / cesar@ambi.se

Dec. 17, 2023

v 2.4.0

This update contains a lot of changes, might be worth to take a seat before reading the changelog :)

- Recipe images can now be generated by AI. Recipes without an image offer a `Create` button. When editing a recipe you can also request a new image.
- The Hashtag key is now shown in the bottom right when editing a recipe description, making it easier to use hashtags.
- Improves image import in multiple languages.
- Ambre will no longer close when the final window is closed on macOS.
- Meal planned recipes will no longer be indexed by spotlight, fixing issue where recipes would be shown multiple times whean searching in spotlight. Only recipes saved to your collection will be available via spotlight.
- Adds a sticky message if the user isn't signed in to iCloud, informing that recipes won't be synced.
- Fixes collaboration support for recipes. Due to ShareLink not working in Menus we had to move the Collaboration button out of the menu. It's now right next to Share in the top right corner in recipe view.
- Fixes so main window can only be opened 1 at a time on macOS.
- Fixes bug where opening a recipe via universal link could crash app.
- Fixes bug where recipes via universal link were hidden behind main window on macOS
- Fixes bug where Paywall wouldn't render correctly on macOS
- Fixes bug where paywall wouldn't appear as sheet on pin/unpin on macOS
- Fixes bug where new windows could be opened behind main window on macOS
- Fixes bug where delete alert could appear in wrong window on macOS

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns, we're available at sofia@ambi.se / cesar@ambi.se

Nov. 28, 2023

v 2.3.1

- Fixes bug where recipes imported using Share Sheet didn't open in Ambre
- Tweaks UI for scaling and converting units on watchOS for non subscribers
- Tweaks start and stop timer buttons on watchOS

Nov. 27, 2023

v 2.3.0

- Your iPhone & iPad will no longer dim the screen if you're viewing a recipe that is currently cooking.
- Scaling and unit version of recipes now syncs to iCloud, making sure the amount of ingredients are the same on all your devices.
- Minor UI tweaks to recipe view background and overall padding
- Fixes bug where section headers weren't supported in XL Widget
- Minor UI tweaks to Import URL view
- Fixes bug where Live Activities had wrong text color
- Tags are now sorted alphabetically in the filter view
- Recipes can now be scaled from tvOS app
- Fixes bug where cooking recipe without instructions would crash the app

Nov. 13, 2023

v 2.2.1

- Ingredient Sections are finally here! Swipe an ingredient in Edit mode to convert it to a header.
- This update adds some tracking. The data is not shared with data brokers and is anonymous.
- Minor bug fixes

Nov. 10, 2023

v 2.2.0

- Ingredient Sections are finally here! Swipe an ingredient in Edit mode to convert it to a header.
- This update adds some tracking. The data is not shared with data brokers and is anonymous.
- Minor bug fixes

Nov. 6, 2023

v 2.1.3

- Improves Spotlight indexing
- Minor bug fixes

Oct. 2, 2023

v 2.1.2

- All platforms: Improves import further, adding support to more websites
- All platforms: Improves "Loading"-view when importing a recipe by adding some animations
- All platforms: Fixes bug in gallery where chef name could be multiple rows
- iOS, iPadOS, macOS: Fixes bug where dismiss button did nothing after Paprika import
- iOS, iPadOS, macOS: Added support to import recipes from Paprika files by Sharing file to Ambre using the Share sheet
- App Clip: Fixes crash when loading recipe

Sept. 26, 2023

v 2.1.1

- All platforms: Fixes bug on how hashtags are rendered. #WWDC is no longer rendered as #W W D C for example.
- All platforms: Improves overall web import
- iOS: Fixes bug where in-app URL import didn't show recipe preview
- macOS: Adds Share button to recipe view
- macOS: Updates timer button design in Gallery
- macOS: Adds Share button to gallery recipes on macOS

Sept. 22, 2023

v 2.1.0

- Fixes bug where Pin button did nothing on watchOS
- Adds icons to available subscriptions
- Fixes bug where watchOS showed double close buttons in Filter view
- Tweaks Pinned design on watchOS
- Export button now lets you save a recipe as a file on macOS
- Fixes bug where macOS could show double Save buttons when editing recipe
- Fixes crash that rarely occurred in App Clip

Sept. 19, 2023

v 2.0.1

- Timer detection
Timers in recipes are now automatically detected and a button is shown to quickly set the timer. Timers are available in app, dynamic island, live activity and widgets. This happens with on device intelligence and works offline. Timers are detected in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, German, Italian and Portuguese.

- Interactive widgets
Jump between instructions and start your timers with a single tap straight from the Dynamic Island, Live Activity and Widgets on both your Home and Lock Screen. And if you put it in StandBy mode you get a full screen experience!

- Cooking recipes
Recipes which are currently cooking are pinned for easier access.

- WatchOS 10 redesign
The watchOS app has been completely redesigned to better utilize everything that the new WatchOS 10 design brings.

- Handoff support
Open the same recipe on your other device where handoff is supported.

- Improved web/url import
We were already proud of presenting one of the best, if not THE best, import functionality. Now it’s even better!

- New Subscribe view
To ensure an even smoother subscription flow we’re now using the brand new SubscriptionStoreView.

June 12, 2023

v 1.43.2

- New App name, Kookin becomes Ambre!
Ambre is inspired from the Spanish word hambre, which means hunger.

- Updated sidebar!
You can now create and/or import recipes straight from the sidebar. With all options always glanceable it will be easier than ever to remember that there are so many convenient ways of importing recipes with Ambre!

- Minor bug fixes.

May 1, 2023

v 1.43.1

- New App name, Kookin becomes Ambre!
Ambre is inspired from the Spanish word hambre, which means hunger.

- Updated sidebar!
You can now create and/or import recipes straight from the sidebar. With all options always glanceable it will be easier than ever to remember that there are so many convenient ways of importing recipes with Ambre!

- Minor bug fixes.

April 12, 2023

v 1.42.2

Fixes bug that sometimes, when importing recipes from the web, showed incorrect ingredient amount.

March 30, 2023

v 1.42.1

- A minor fix that improves import performance

March 25, 2023

v 1.42.0

- Voice to Recipe. Record in Kookin or in another app and share to Kookin using the Share Sheet.
- Image to Recipe. Take a picture in Kookin or share to Kookin using the Share sheet. Also works with screenshots if you find a recipe on Instagram or Pinterest.
- Improves Web Import. Enter URL in Kookin or open a website containing a recipe in Safari and share to Kookin using the Share sheet.
- Share Sheet. Kookin will now appear in the Share Sheet in many more cases. We now support PDF import for example. Try it out!

March 15, 2023

v 1.41.9

Minor update for ASO

March 14, 2023

v 1.41.7

Fixes a rare crash that could occur when app was started

March 2, 2023

v 1.41.6

- Fixes crash when importing recipes using the share sheet

Feb. 24, 2023

v 1.41.5

Fixes a crash that occurs when the app is in the background

Feb. 21, 2023

v 1.41.4

- Update design for Live Activity widget, making it easier to read the current instruction
- Moved around recipe actions, improving accessability
- Fixes bug where Live Activity would push the same recipe every time it was tapped
- Minor changes to improve ASO

Feb. 15, 2023

v 1.41.3

This updates tries to fix a crash reported by some of our users. Unfortunately we can't reproduce the crash, but we have our guesses why it happens. Starting now we show an error view if this problem occurs, instead of just crashing.

Feb. 10, 2023

v 1.41.1

Fixes a bug that could make the app crash when opening the App Clip

Feb. 8, 2023

v 1.41.0

- Toggle between sorting recipes by name or by being updated, both ascending and descending options available.
- Reset your progress in a recipe with the brand new Reset Button. You can find it in the toolbar for each recipe.
- Recipes have a cleaner look with the Go to Source button placed in the toolbar.
- Gallery experience improved by caching of images. 
- Fixes bug in Share extension when saving a recipe from Share extension.

Jan. 24, 2023

v 1.40.0

Here's a brand new update with some new features and fixes. Enjoy!

New features:
HUD - Following recipes is now even easier with the new super clear step by step instructions. You can get the instructions read out loud and the progress syncs beautifully across all connected devices.
Unit Conversion - Got a recipe that's using weird metric measurements? We got you covered. Starting today Kookin converts between Metric / Imperial for you.
Updated symbols - Ingredients are now represented as a carrot and the button for editing a recipe better match editing in apps provided by Apple.
Design tweaks - Improved padding and font sizes across devices.

Fixes:
Tool tips - That helpful little label that tells you what a button does. Added all thanks to a user feedbackt :)
Font sizes - We've adjusted font sizes in a few views, improving design and accessibility

Dec. 21, 2022

v 1.39.1

- Improves import from URL functionality
- Import from URL in app now always shows a recipe preview. Paywall will present if you decide to save the recipe.
- Minor bug fixes

Dec. 15, 2022

v 1.39.0

- Discover more recipes with the new sections in the Gallery, and discover chefs with the whole new Chefs Profile section.
- Bug fixes

Dec. 7, 2022

v 1.38.4

- Meal Plan has a brand new design, making it easier than ever to plan what to cook. And on top of that your meal plans are now also available on your TV!
- We've taken the Gallery to the next level by adding Profiles. Set a profile image and see all your shared recipes in a single place.
- Improves Share functionality by separating share into three separate buttons. Share, Invite and Export.

Patch fixes:
- Fixes bug where Saving an imported recipe doesn't update the UI
- Fixes bug where Quick Facts weren't instantly updated when edited
- Past meal plan recipes are now desaturated, making it easier to see what's in the past
- Add Gallery to App Clip
- Verify if the user really wants to duplicate a recipe with an alert
- Minor improvements to pay wall

Dec. 4, 2022

v 1.38.3

- Meal Plan has a brand new design, making it easier than ever to plan what to cook. And on top of that your meal plans are now also available on your TV!
- We've taken the Gallery to the next level by adding Profiles. Set a profile image and see all your shared recipes in a single place.
- Improves Share functionality by separating share into three separate buttons. Share, Invite and Export.

Patch fixes:
- Fixes bug where Saving an imported recipe doesn't update the UI
- Fixes bug where Quick Facts weren't instantly updated when edited

Nov. 29, 2022

v 1.38.2

- Meal Plan has a brand new design, making it easier than ever to plan what to cook. And on top of that your meal plans are now also available on your TV!
- We've taken the Gallery to the next level by adding Profiles. Set a profile image and see all your shared recipes in a single place.
- Improves Share functionality by separating share into three separate buttons. Share, Invite and Export.

Nov. 22, 2022

v 1.38.1

- Meal Plan has a brand new design, making it easier than ever to plan what to cook. And on top of that your meal plans are now also available on your TV!
- We've taken the Gallery to the next level by adding Profiles. Set a profile image and see all your shared recipes in a single place.
- Improves Share functionality by separating share into three separate buttons. Share, Invite and Export.

Nov. 8, 2022

v 1.37.2

- Import has been improved further, now we can import from even more websites!
- A new "Untagged"-tag has been added. All your recipes without tags can be found here.
- Fixes performance issue that would freeze the app on occasion

Nov. 2, 2022

v 1.37.1

New features for iPhone:
* Live Activity Widget: Start Kookin It and follow along the recipe on the Lock Screen as you progress. Already got an iPhone 14? Kookin will be waiting for you at the Dynamic Island.
* Pinning: Jumping between recipes? Have them pinned and easily accessible next to each other. 



New features for iPad:
* Tables: Get a better view of your recipes with tables. Sort your recipes based on name, duration or difficulty.
* Drag and drop: Tag a recipe or add it to a Meal Plan simply by dragging the recipe to a Meal Plan or Tag
* Drag and drop: Import Kookin-recipes by dragging .kookin files onto "My Recipes”.
* Import recipes from Paprika
* For you section: A whole new section to give Collaborative Recipes the space they deserve. See recommendations from friends and family in the Shared with you section. No more scrolling through your messages to find that link!
* The recipe view now uses the new document navigation title.
* Pinning: Jumping between recipes? Have them pinned and easily accessible next to each other.

Improved features for iPad:
* Filter: Find recipes with certain criteria even faster by adding multiple filters at once.
* URL import: Now supports even more websites.
* Checked instructions and ingredients will remain checked when going back and forth between recipes.
* Collaborative recipes: Are now free for everyone.

Oct. 25, 2022

v 1.37.0

New features for iPhone:
* Live Activity Widget: Start Kookin It and follow along the recipe on the Lock Screen as you progress. Already got an iPhone 14? Kookin will be waiting for you at the Dynamic Island.
* Pinning: Jumping between recipes? Have them pinned and easily accessible next to each other. 



New features for iPad:
* Tables: Get a better view of your recipes with tables. Sort your recipes based on name, duration or difficulty.
* Drag and drop: Tag a recipe or add it to a Meal Plan simply by dragging the recipe to a Meal Plan or Tag
* Drag and drop: Import Kookin-recipes by dragging .kookin files onto "My Recipes”.
* Import recipes from Paprika
* For you section: A whole new section to give Collaborative Recipes the space they deserve. See recommendations from friends and family in the Shared with you section. No more scrolling through your messages to find that link!
* The recipe view now uses the new document navigation title.
* Pinning: Jumping between recipes? Have them pinned and easily accessible next to each other.

Improved features for iPad:
* Filter: Find recipes with certain criteria even faster by adding multiple filters at once.
* URL import: Now supports even more websites.
* Checked instructions and ingredients will remain checked when going back and forth between recipes.
* Collaborative recipes: Are now free for everyone.

Sept. 15, 2022

v 1.36.2

New features:
* Recipe progress is now synced across all your devices.
* Tables: Get a better view of your recipes with tables. Sort your recipes based on name, duration or difficulty.
* Drag and drop: Tag a recipe or add it to a Meal Plan simply by dragging the recipe to a Meal Plan or Tag
* Drag and drop: Import Kookin-recipes by dragging .kookin files onto "My Recipes”.
* Import recipes from Paprika
* Lock Screen widgets: View the next upcoming meal or follow a recipe, straight from the Lock Screen.
* For you section: A whole new section to give Collaborative Recipes the space they deserve. See recommendations from friends and family in the Shared with you section. No more scrolling through your messages to find that link!
* The recipe view now uses the new document navigation title.

Improved features:
* Filter: Find recipes with certain criteria even faster by adding multiple filters at once.
* URL import: Now supports even more websites.
* Checked instructions and ingredients will remain checked when going back and forth between recipes.
* Collaborative recipes: Are now free for everyone.

Sept. 12, 2022

v 1.36.0

New features:
* Recipe progress is now synced across all your devices.
* Tables: Get a better view of your recipes with tables. Sort your recipes based on name, duration or difficulty.
* Drag and drop: Tag a recipe or add it to a Meal Plan simply by dragging the recipe to a Meal Plan or Tag
* Drag and drop: Import Kookin-recipes by dragging .kookin files onto "My Recipes”.
* Import recipes from Paprika
* Lock Screen widgets: View the next upcoming meal or follow a recipe, straight from the Lock Screen.
* For you section: A whole new section to give Collaborative Recipes the space they deserve. See recommendations from friends and family in the Shared with you section. No more scrolling through your messages to find that link!
* The recipe view now uses the new document navigation title.

Improved features:
* Filter: Find recipes with certain criteria even faster by adding multiple filters at once.
* URL import: Now supports even more websites.
* Checked instructions and ingredients will remain checked when going back and forth between recipes.
* Collaborative recipes: Are now free for everyone.

June 2, 2022

v 1.35.1

- Filters are coming to iPhone! While redesigning the filters on iPad and Mac, we found a way to add them to iPhone too. Use both difficulty AND duration filters at the same time. Combine with tags and search to make them even more powerful!
- Improved share extension. Get a recipe preview before saving to My Recipes when using the share extension in Safari.
- Improved "Create Recipe form". Textfields now automatically change their height based on text length, and the Quick Facts section has gotten a cleaner look.
- Search field is now working again in the Tags tab bar.
- Minor bug fixes

May 10, 2022

v 1.35.0

We finally found an apron in Siri's size, letting it become your biggest helper in the kitchen. With our newest feature Kookin It you can ask Siri for the next instruction, giving you a hands free experience and sticky free devices!

Kookin It is compatible on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Home Pod. This means that HomePod is finally a part of the Kookin family.

March 6, 2022

v 1.34.1

- Introducing the Gallery. Get inspired by what other users are sharing with the Kookin Community. Why not trying improving a recipe?
- Improved accessibility on the Apple Watch
- Minor design improvements
- Bug fixes

March 3, 2022

v 1.34.0

- Introducing the Gallery. Get inspired by what other users are sharing with the Kookin Community. Why not trying improving a recipe?
- Improved accessibility on the Apple Watch
- Minor design improvements
- Bug fixes

Jan. 30, 2022

v 1.33.0

- Import recipes directly from Safari using our brand new Share Extension. Click, click and you're done! *
- Improved accessibility in RecipeView to better support dynamic type size
- Shortcuts added
- Minor design improvements to make Kookin even easier to understand and to use.
- Minor bug fixes

*Requires Kookin+

Jan. 18, 2022

v 1.32.0

- Adds support for scaling a recipe *
- Imported recipes now also support servings and duration *
- Other minor bug fixes to improve accessibility

* Requires Kookin+

Dec. 20, 2021

v 1.31.0

Improves purchase flow and makes some minor fixes.

Happy holidays!

Dec. 15, 2021

v 1.30.0

Sharing recipes is now better than ever. When the link is opened the recipe will instantly show directly in the browser. This means you can now send recipes to anyone. Happy sharing!

Dec. 8, 2021

v 1.29.0

- Would you like to get your recipes organized? Say hello to Tags! Simply have all your recipes categorized the way you like by tagging them in the recipe description box.*
- Get inspired to cook, straight from your home screen. Introducing Tag Widgets!*
- Improved Meal Plans Widget.*
- Minor design changes.

*Available with Kookin+

Nov. 17, 2021

v 1.28.0

- Brand new widget, Meal Plans! See your upcoming meals straight from the Home Screen. Which size will be your new favorite?
- Minor design updates
- Bug fixes

Oct. 23, 2021

v 1.27.2

Minor bug fixes