Preplo is an AI-powered app that extracts structured recipes from cooking videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels, converting them into ingredient lists, step-by-step instructions, and cost estimates.
What is Preplo?
Preplo takes any cooking video URL from YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram Reels and outputs a full recipe with ingredients, quantities, cooking steps, and estimated ingredient costs. It runs on iOS (Android coming soon) and was the Shipyard 2026 Winner by RevenueCat. You can download it on the App Store or try the demo.
What makes Preplo stand out?
- AI recipe extraction — Paste a video link and Preplo analyzes the transcript or description to pull ingredients, steps, and cost data automatically.
- AI recipe adaptation — Adjust any recipe to vegan, spicy, dairy-free, low-carb, or other dietary needs; ingredients and instructions update dynamically.
- Guided cook mode — Full-screen, step-by-step cooking guidance with large text, video timestamps, and screen-awake mode for hands‑free cooking.
- Smart shopping lists — Auto-generated lists grouped by category with price estimates; can merge multiple recipes into one list.
- Cooking streaks — Build your weekly cooking habit with tier progression (Beginner Cook → Chef Legend) and streak freezes; see friends’ activity for accountability.
- Supported platforms — Works with YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels (including short links).
Who should use Preplo?
- Home cooks who discover recipes on social media — Paste a TikTok or YouTube link and get a structured recipe instead of pausing and rewinding videos.
- Budget‑conscious foodies — See per‑ingredient cost estimates and auto‑generated shopping lists to plan meals within a budget.
- Meal‑preppers — Merge multiple recipes’ shopping lists into one categorized grocery list and track cooking streaks to stay consistent.
What can you do with Preplo?
- Extract a recipe from a video — Copy a cooking video URL from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, paste it into Preplo, and receive a complete recipe with ingredients, steps, and cost estimates.
- Adapt a recipe for dietary needs — After extraction, choose vegan, spicy, dairy‑free, or low‑carb; the ingredient list and instructions adjust automatically.
- Generate and merge shopping lists — Preplo creates a categorized list with price estimates; combine multiple recipes into a single shopping list for the week.
- Cook with guided mode — Follow full‑screen step‑by‑step instructions with video timestamps and screen‑awake mode, so you never have to touch your phone while cooking.
How does Preplo work?
- Paste a video link — Copy a cooking video URL from YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram Reels into Preplo. Short links are supported.
- AI extracts the recipe — Preplo analyzes the video transcript (YouTube) or description (TikTok/Instagram) and outputs a complete recipe with ingredients, costs, and timed instructions.
- Cook and track progress — Follow the step‑by‑step guide in full‑screen cook mode, generate shopping lists, and build your weekly cooking streak.
Pricing
Preplo offers a free trial (1 extraction with no account required) and three paid plans:
- Monthly — $9.99/month, 7‑day free trial, unlimited extractions and all features.
- Yearly — $49.99/year ($4.17/month), 14‑day free trial, same features (save 58%).
- Lifetime — $129.99 one‑time payment, includes all future features and early access.
All trials receive a reminder 2 days before expiration and can be canceled anytime. Start a free trial.
FAQ
How do I get a recipe from a TikTok video?
Simply paste the TikTok video URL into Preplo, and the app extracts the recipe from the video description, delivering a complete ingredient list and step‑by‑step instructions.
