iCook: Meal Planner & Recipes

Healthy, easy & tasty lunch. Weekly food plan, nutrition coach, shopping list

Maria Kardakova · com.insolence.recipes

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 50K+ downloads v8.5.0 43.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.5.0 (129)
Updated: Jul 24, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 43.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Food & Drink (app)
Listed since: May 10, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (1 sensitive)
Website: mariakardakova.com/marysrecipes
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

iCook: Meal Planner & Recipes is an app by Maria Kardakova in the Food & Drink category, listed since at least May 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.2.4, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.2.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v8.5.0

In this update, we've added a few small improvements and improved the app's stability. Update now so you don't miss anything!

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Over 1,000 healthy recipes for the whole family 🍲, a smart meal planner 🗓️, and your personal AI nutrition assistant — all in one app! Healthy meals for the whole family — quick, easy, and science-based. iCook makes balanced eating simple and sustainable, every day. 👩‍⚕️ Created by a certified nutritionist Developed by nutrition expert Maria Kardakova, PhD in Medicine and Biotechnology (UoS, Guildford, UK). Every recipe is backed by science and designed for real-life family needs. ⏱️ Healthy meals in just 25 minutes Fast, delicious, and nutritious ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — ready in under 25 minutes. 💡 AI-powered nutrition assistant Get answers to your questions and receive personalized food recommendations instantly. 🗓️ Weekly meal planner Plan your week with ease: add meals, adjust portions, include snacks — and build healthy habits with a flexible meal planner. 🧮 Nutrition tracker Monitor calories, protein, fats, and carbs — all in one place to support a balanced diet. 🌱 Fits any lifestyle Vegetarian? Vegan? Allergic to nuts, gluten, dairy, or other foods? Customize your meal plan and exclude unwanted ingredients. 🧒 Healthy recipes for kids Specially designed meals for babies, toddlers, and older children — created with input from a pediatric nutritionist. 🛒 Smart shopping list Add recipes to your meal plan and instantly get an organized grocery list sorted by categories. 🧠 Daily nutrition tips Expert advice and practical tips for mindful eating and building healthy habits — delivered daily. 📚 Learn and grow Read science-backed articles on balanced nutrition and healthy living — and put new knowledge into practice right away.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.2.4. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v7.2.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v8.5.0 LATEST Jul 24, 2026 43.4 MB TRUSTED v8.2.0 Jun 4, 2026 43.2 MB TRUSTED v8.1.0 May 1, 2026 43.2 MB TRUSTED v7.2.0 Jan 28, 2026 41.5 MB TRUSTED v3.2.4 Dec 17, 2022 12.5 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 24, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Maria Kardakova” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 24, 2026
Signed byCN=Maria Kardakova, OU=Maria Kardakova, O=Maria Kardakova, L=London, ST=London, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)42:D4:E8:12:CA:A9:E6:9A:4D:35:A8:27:88:BD:A7:49:6E:7A:91:65
File MD587890b1be27bf5427f0e358c92f26335
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

iCook: Meal Planner & Recipes requests 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.insolence.recipes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

iCook: Meal Planner & Recipes APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of iCook: Meal Planner & Recipes for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 3.2.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.2.4 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is iCook: Meal Planner & Recipes free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the iCook: Meal Planner & Recipes APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 87890b1be27bf5427f0e358c92f26335.