Sidekick by Sorted Food

Giving home cooks confidence to make tasty recipes and simplify meal planning

Sorted Club · club.sorted.cook

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v3.5.0 160 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.5.0 (4056)
Updated: Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 160 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Food & Drink (app)
Listed since: Mar 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 24 (3 sensitive)
Website: sorted.club
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sidekick by Sorted Food is an app by Sorted Club in the Food & Drink category, listed since at least March 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 2.25.3, the APK grew from 60.6 MB to 160 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 24 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: record audio, display over other apps and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.4.3. 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 v3.5.0

We've squashed a few bugs and made Sidekick smoother to use. This update fixes issues with ingredient quantities, Chef Tips, WhatsApp sharing, recipe notes and navigation — plus a few behind-the-scenes improvements to keep everything running nicely.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Sidekick - Your Personal Kitchen Sidekick Tired of the same old meals? Let Sidekick solve your dinner dilemma with exciting new recipes, smarter shopping and stress-free cooking. Over 4,000,000 dishes cooked so far… Sidekick is here to simplify your weekly meal planning, making cooking at home easier, more enjoyable and never boring. Get started with a FREE 1-month trial and start cooking delicious, stress-free meals today! Here’s how Sidekick helps you: Unlock Your Kitchen Confidence From beginner to pro, Sidekick helps you explore bold new flavours, experiment with ingredients, and build your cooking skills - all at your own pace. Whether you’re cooking solo or sharing the kitchen with loved ones, we make every meal feel like a celebration. Stress-Free Home Cooking No more staring at empty cupboards wondering what to cook. Simply tell Sidekick what you’ve got or what you’re in the mood for, and we’ll guide you with simple, step-by-step recipes. Less stress, more time to enjoy your culinary success! Smart Grocery Shopping Sidekick creates a shopping list for the week that’s tailored to your meals. We’ll help you save time and money by using the same ingredients across different recipes. Sustainable Cooking Made Easy Food waste is out, smart cooking is in. Sidekick's Recipe Packs help you share ingredients across multiple dishes, so you don’t end up with unused fresh foods. Plus, we maximise store-cupboard staples to cut down on shopping and save you money. Key Features: - 1,000+ Delicious Recipes to suit every taste - from speedy meals to one-pot wonders - Meat, Fish, Veggie & Vegan Options - catering to various dietary preferences - Smart Shopping Lists - auto-generated based on your weekly menu to simplify grocery shopping and reduce waste - Personalised Recipe Suggestions - based on your preferences, ingredients, and dietary needs - Step-by-Step Instructions with images - clear, easy-to-follow, and fun to cook - Audio Guides - hands-free cooking with instructions read aloud to you - Cooking Timers - keep track of your food with built-in timers, ensuring no more overcooked dinners - Store-Cupboard Essentials - helpful suggestions to make your meals cheaper by using pantry staples - Weekly Menu Planner - plan your meals for the week to save time and reduce last-minute decision stress - Ingredient Substitutions & Twists - recommended swaps and twists from the Sorted community to keep things exciting - Dietary & Allergen Filters – filter for specific needs like gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, kosher, and more - Portion Size Adjustments - customise recipes based on your needs, from solo meals to family feasts (1-10 portions) - Smart Ingredient Use - share ingredients across recipes, reducing food waste and saving money - Offline Mode - access your recipes and shopping lists without needing an internet connection - Chef’s Tips - helpful tricks from our chefs to enhance your cooking experience - Nutritional Info - track your meals and stay on top of your nutritional goals - Household - Share your menu and shopping list with whoever you’re cooking with by adding them to your household -------------------------------- Start cooking smarter with Sidekick today. Free 1-month trial – what are you waiting for? -------------------------------- After purchase, payment will be charged to your Google Play Store account, and your subscription will auto-renew within 24 hours of the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be managed in your Google Play Store settings.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2.25.3. Since v3.1.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v3.5.0 LATEST Aug 21, 2026 160 MB TRUSTED v3.4.3 Jul 23, 2026 159.1 MB TRUSTED v3.4.1 Jul 8, 2026 159.9 MB TRUSTED v3.1.0 Feb 19, 2026 138.4 MB TRUSTED v2.25.3 Nov 27, 2024 60.6 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 Aug 21, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 21, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)CD:BE:7F:D4:3A:42:E7:F3:90:80:7E:F7:5D:12:11:B8:07:FA:75:5F
File MD5f1e5d2f4b3e4ef2b54fe1b85e758f5d2
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (24)

Sidekick by Sorted Food requests 24 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
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) club.sorted.cook.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Sidekick by Sorted Food APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Sidekick by Sorted Food for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2.25.3 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 2.25.3 · 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 Sidekick by Sorted Food free?

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

Is the Sidekick by Sorted Food 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f1e5d2f4b3e4ef2b54fe1b85e758f5d2.