Help & FAQ

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Getting started

Is there a Minsuri app I can install on my phone?

Yes — Minsuri works as an app on both iPhone and Android, no App Store required. iPhone: Open minsuri.com in Safari → tap the Share button (the square with an arrow) → tap "Add to Home Screen" → tap Add. Android: Open minsuri.com in Chrome → tap the three-dot menu → tap "Add to Home Screen" or "Install App". The Minsuri icon will appear on your home screen just like any other app.

What file types can I import?

Photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC), audio recordings (MP3, M4A, WAV, WebM), and any URL from a recipe website. AI extracts the structured recipe from all three.

What languages does Minsuri support?

The app interface is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. You can switch in Settings → Language.

Your recipes

Who can see my recipes?

Your recipes are private by default. You choose which ones to share to a shared cookbook, and only members can see shared recipes.

How do I invite family members?

Go to Settings → Shared Cookbook → Invite by email. They'll receive an invite link. Once they join, they can see and add recipes to your shared cookbook.

Features

What is Cook Tonight?

Cook Tonight helps you figure out what to cook with what you already have. Tap the mic on your dashboard, say what's in your fridge, and Minsuri finds matching recipes from your cookbook or Minsuri's curated collection. If nothing matches, you can generate a new recipe from scratch.

Do Cook Tonight suggestions get better over time?

Yes. As you save more recipes, Minsuri gets a clearer picture of what you typically keep in your pantry. When you use Cook Tonight, that knowledge helps it suggest recipes that work with what you already have at home.

What is Cook Together?

Cook Together is a guided cooking mode designed for kids. Open any recipe, tap "Cook Together", and choose which child is cooking. Each step is adapted to their level — Helper, Cook, or Chef — with simple language and clear tasks. At the end of the session you award stars, which build up on their profile over time.

What do the Helper, Cook, and Chef tiers mean?

The tiers reflect how much independence a child has in the kitchen. Helper: watches and assists with simple tasks like washing or handing ingredients. Cook: handles most prep steps independently with light guidance. Chef: cooks complete dishes with minimal help. You decide when to promote your child — tap the tier card on their profile page when they're ready. Some steps are flagged as a stretch for your child's current level — these are suggestions only. You know your child best.

How do stars and skills work?

Stars are awarded at the end of each Cook Together session — you choose how many based on how it went. Skills (like knife work, measuring, or heat) are tracked automatically from the steps your child completed. Over time their profile shows which skills are growing and how many sessions they've done.

Plans & billing

What is the Heritage plan?

Heritage unlocks unlimited cookbooks and recipes, audio-to-recipe import, AI heritage story generation, video attachments, version history, and printed/gifted cookbook orders.

Can I print a physical cookbook?

Yes — Heritage plan subscribers can order a printed cookbook. Go to Print, select your recipes, and choose 'Order Printed Copies'. Lulu Direct ships your book.

Can teams or companies use Minsuri?

Yes — a team cookbook makes a surprisingly meaningful company gift. Collect recipes from your colleagues, brand it with your company's logo and colours, and order printed copies for the whole team. It's a keepsake people actually keep. Reach out at hello@minsuri.com to get started.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Go to Settings → Your Plan → Manage Subscription. You'll be taken to the billing portal where you can cancel. Your plan stays active until the end of the billing period.

Account & data

Is my data backed up?

Yes — Minsuri uses Supabase, which runs on AWS with automatic daily backups. Your recipes and photos are stored redundantly.

How do I delete my account?

Go to Settings → Delete Account. This permanently removes all your recipes, media, and account data. It cannot be undone.

How do I contact support?

You can reach us anytime at hello@minsuri.com. We read every message and genuinely love hearing from you.