// THE VERGE — MOBILE & WEB
My favorite recipe app just got a big upgrade — and a subscription fee
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The subscription fee for newly launched Paprika 4 is well worth the price. And the free version is better, too.
The subscription fee for newly launched Paprika 4 is well worth the price. And the free version is better, too.
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Nearly 10 years after the launch of Paprika 3, the recipe-managing, pantry-organizing, grocery list-making app has gotten a big upgrade that adds more functionality to nearly every corner of the experience. I tested Paprika 4 for several weeks while it was in open beta, and the update recently launched across Android (the version I’ve been using), iOS, Windows, and macOS.
Where Paprika 3 was a one-time purchase per platform, accessing most of the new features in Paprika 4 requires an annual subscription fee of $14.99 (it can also be gifted). With the subscription, you can access the app on any supported platform. New users, as well as those who bought Paprika 3 (or previous versions) but don’t want to pay for the subscription, will be moved to a free version of Paprika 4, which comes with a smaller selection of features that were available to test in beta, plus the ability to save up to 50 recipes.
Together, the new features locked behind the paywall make it possible to import recipes from social media and from physical cookbooks, scan product barcodes to organize your pantry or shopping list, and connect with other cooks via the app to share notes and recipes. They’re good, for the most part, and makes the subscription feel worth it. But the free version is upgraded in ways that make it worth trying if you’re hearing about Paprika for the first time.