Quick answer: Every recipe is saved locally on your phone or tablet for offline cooking and also backed up to CookBook’s encrypted cloud. That cloud copy keeps all your devices - iOS, Android, and the Web App in sync.
Mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- Local copy: Each recipe, photo, and shopping list is cached on your device, so you can cook without an internet connection.
- Cloud backup: The moment you come online, changes upload to CookBook’s secure servers and download to your other devices.
Web App (desktop & laptop)
- Runs entirely in your browser at app.cookbookmanager.com.
- Requires an internet connection; no local storage beyond standard browser caching.
- Reads and writes directly to the same encrypted cloud database, so everything stays current.
Why both local and cloud?
- Offline cooking: No Wi-Fi in the kitchen? Your recipes are still there.
- Data safety: Even if you lose or replace a device, your entire collection is ready to re-download after you sign in.
- Instant sync: Edit on iPhone, view on Android, or print from the Web App - changes appear everywhere in seconds.