How can we help?
Quick answers for the questions we get most. Still stuck? Email us — we read every message.
Getting started
- What do I need to use Pantryx?
An iPhone running iOS 26.2 or later. You can start straight away as a guest — no account required — or create a free Pantryx account to save your pantry and sync across devices. No credit card required.
- Can I use Pantryx without an account?
Yes. You can enter as a guest and start scanning and cooking right away. Create a free account whenever you want to save your pantry, preferences, and cooking history so they stay with you.
- If I start as a guest, do I keep my data when I create an account?
Yes. When you create a free account, the pantry and preferences from your guest session carry over so you don't have to start from scratch.
- Where can I download Pantryx?
Pantryx is free on the App Store for iPhone. Search for "Pantryx" or use any Download button on this site.
- Is there an Android version?
Not yet — Pantryx is iOS-only for now.
- How long does a scan take?
Around 10 seconds from opening the camera to seeing your detected pantry.
Scanning
- What if the scanner misses something?
After the scan you'll see a confirm screen. Tap to add, remove, or rename anything before you get dish ideas.
- Does it work with a messy fridge?
Yes — that's explicitly what it's built for. You don't need to arrange anything.
Cooking mode
- Is there a guided cooking mode?
Yes. Guided cook mode walks you through the recipe one step at a time with large, easy-to-read type, so it's simple to follow along while you cook.
Import from video
- Can I turn a recipe video into a recipe?
Yes. Paste a link to a cooking video and Pantryx pulls out the ingredients and steps so you can cook it in the app.
- Which platforms are supported?
TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube videos.
- Is there a limit on how many videos I can import?
Yes — you can import up to 10 videos per day and 30 per week. The counters reset automatically, so you're back to a full allowance the next day and the next week.
Recipes & preferences
- Can I set dietary preferences or allergies?
Yes. Set preferences like vegetarian, gluten-free, or specific allergies, and Pantryx filters dish suggestions to match.
- Can I save or share recipes?
Yes. Rate a recipe, save it to your favorites, or share it with a link so others can open it too.
Pantry & shopping list
- What is the pantry?
Your pantry is the running list of ingredients you have at home. Pantryx builds it automatically from your scans, and it's what your dish suggestions are matched against — so the recipes you see are ones you can actually make right now.
- Can I edit my pantry manually?
Yes. Add, rename, or remove items in your pantry any time — you don't have to scan. It stays fully under your control.
- What is the shopping list?
The shopping list keeps track of the ingredients you still need to buy. When a recipe calls for something that isn't in your pantry, you can add the missing items to your shopping list before you cook.
- How do items get onto my shopping list?
Add the missing ingredients from a recipe in one tap, or add anything manually. As you restock, move items into your pantry so they're ready for your next set of suggestions.
Account & data
- Does my pantry sync across devices?
Yes — with a free account, your pantry, preferences, and cooking history sync so they're available wherever you sign in.
- How do I delete my data?
Settings → Account → Delete account. Your pantry, history, and photos are removed.
- Do you train AI models on my photos?
No. Photos are used to identify ingredients for your pantry. See the Privacy Policy for specifics.
Troubleshooting
- The scanner isn't recognizing my items.
Try better lighting and open the fridge fully. If it still struggles, add items manually — and please email us so we can improve detection.
- Something else?
Reach out — we actually read every message.