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Install and app

How do I install Munch Manager on iPhone or iPad?
  1. Open Munch Manager in Safari.
  2. Tap More, then Share. Some Safari layouts show Share directly.
  3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
  4. Turn on Open as Web App.
  5. Tap Add.
  6. If Add to Home Screen is missing, scroll to the bottom, tap Edit Actions, and add it.
View Apple instructions
How do I install Munch Manager on Android?
  1. Open Munch Manager in Chrome.
  2. Tap More beside the address bar.
  3. Tap Add to home screen, then Install.
  4. Follow the instructions on your screen.
View Google Chrome instructions
Why is the install option unavailable?

The app may already be installed, or your browser may not support web app installation. Use Safari on iPhone or iPad and Chrome on Android. Browser menu wording can vary by version.

What works offline?

Previously saved content can remain available on this device, and supported shopping or planner changes can wait for reconnection. Group management, AI features, notifications, billing, and account actions need internet access.

How are offline shopping changes synchronized?

Changes to shopping lists saved on this device are queued and sent when the connection returns. Keep the app open briefly after reconnecting, and do not clear cached data while changes are waiting to sync.

How do app updates work?

Munch Manager checks for new app versions. In Settings, open Privacy & storage, then App to check manually and reload when an update is ready.

How do I enable notifications?

Open Settings, then Notifications, and enable push notifications. Your browser must support notifications and you must grant permission. On iPhone or iPad, use the installed web app.

Planning and shopping

How do I plan meals for a week?

The planner runs Monday through Sunday. Choose a day, add a recipe, set the number of people, and later mark the meal as cooked or skipped.

How do portions change ingredient quantities?

Recipe quantities are stored for the recipe's base number of people. Changing the planned portions scales ingredient and shopping-list quantities automatically.

How do I generate or extend a shopping list?

Create a list from a week or selected planned meals. You can later add more planned meals, recipes, pantry restocks, or manual items. Equivalent ingredients are combined where possible.

How does pantry stock affect shopping lists?

Compatible pantry quantities can cover part or all of a planned ingredient, so only the remaining amount reaches the shopping list. Confirmed deductions are recorded in pantry usage.

Recipes and pantry

How do I create or import a recipe?

Create recipes manually or import from a public recipe URL or a clear photo of a paper recipe. AI imports need internet access and should be reviewed before saving. Import photos are temporary and are not stored as recipe images.

How do public and copied recipes work?

A public recipe can be viewed and shared by anyone. Copying one adds it to your household library, where you can use it in your planner and see when the source has an update.

How do pantry scanning and expiry dates work?

The online pantry scanner turns a photo into suggested items for you to review before saving. Add expiry dates to surface items that should be used soon.

Households

How do groups and invite codes work?

Groups are shared household spaces. Invite codes can be reused until they expire. Their seven-day timer starts when the first member joins, then a fresh code is created automatically at expiry. A household starts with three seats; owners can request extra seats for admin review, up to six total. Joining requires an internet connection.

Account, privacy, and billing

Where do I change language, appearance, portions, and Munchie settings?

Open Settings to change language, default portions, appearance, notification preferences, privacy and storage choices, and Munchie behavior.

How do I manage or cancel my subscription?

The household owner can open the secure Stripe portal from Account to manage the subscription, payment method, invoices, or cancellation. Cancellation keeps access active until the paid period ends and requires internet access.

How do I export my data or delete my account?

Open Account to download a portable copy of data linked to you or permanently delete your account. Deletion cannot be undone, and both actions require internet access.