Tasty

What is Tasty?

The Tasty app serves as a digital cooking companion, offering users an extensive library of recipes and instructional cooking videos. It is designed to assist individuals in preparing various dishes through detailed guidance and personalized features, aiming to make the culinary experience more accessible.

This application is published by BuzzFeed, responsible for its development and content updates. The Tasty app is available on Google Play for Android devices, where it is listed as "Tasty," and on the App Store for iOS devices, where it is found under "Tasty: Recipes, Cooking Videos."

Is this the real Tasty app?

Key features

• Users receive step-by-step instructions for cooking every recipe, with the app designed to keep the phone screen active during the cooking process.
• The app allows users to watch the latest Tasty videos and provides meal recommendations based on the time of day, day of the week, and major holidays.
• Extensive search and filtering options are available, including dietary needs, ingredients, difficulty, and cuisine, along with a personalization feature to hide meat recipes.
• Recipes can be saved to personalized cookbooks, and serving sizes are adjustable with both US and metric measurements provided.
• The iOS version includes an AI assistant, AI Botatouille, and offers shoppable recipe integration for groceries through Walmart.
• The iOS version also features a community where users can connect with other food enthusiasts and interact with Tasty Creators.

Privacy and permissions

The Tasty app, when installed from Google Play, requests permissions for "Location" and "Wi-Fi connection information." Both the Google Play and App Store versions incorporate Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software, contributing to market research like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Details on this software and user choices are available on Nielsen’s privacy websites, as noted in the store descriptions.

Users wishing to delete their tasty.co account can do so via the user settings menu, selecting "Delete User" to permanently remove account information, including saved recipes and tips. This action does not unsubscribe users from email lists or delete accounts on other BuzzFeed platforms. The App Store listing indicates that app usage is subject to its privacy policy and terms of use.

BuzzFeed publishes its privacy policy at www.buzzfeed.com.

Tasty permissions in plain English

Tasty at a glance

Pricing

The Tasty app is available at no initial cost on both Google Play, where its price is listed as $0, and the App Store, where it is indicated as "Free" to download. This allows users to access its core functionalities without an upfront purchase.

The Google Play listing states that the app includes in-app purchases, suggesting opportunities to buy additional content or features. The specific details or costs of these purchases are not provided in the Google Play store listing. The App Store description does not explicitly mention in-app purchases.

Tasty compared with similar apps

App	Rating	Installs	Price
Tasty	4.9	–	Free
foodpanda	4.0	–	Free
ezCater	4.9	–	Free
Habit Burger & Grill	4.8	–	Free

How to get Tasty safely

To install the Tasty app safely, users should download it exclusively from trusted sources: the Google Play Store for Android devices and the App Store for Apple devices. These platforms are designed to verify the integrity of hosted applications.

Before downloading, users should verify the developer is "BuzzFeed" to ensure the legitimate version is installed, avoiding third-party APK mirrors or unofficial websites that might offer compromised versions. It is also advisable to review requested permissions, such as "Location" and "Wi-Fi connection information" on Google Play, to understand the app's access requirements.

How to install Tasty

Tasty version and app details

Who Tasty is for

The Tasty app is suitable for a diverse audience interested in cooking, from novice cooks needing step-by-step guidance to experienced chefs seeking new inspiration. Its filtering capabilities, including options for ingredients, dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, or low carb, and specific cuisines, make it valuable for those with particular preferences or requirements.

The app also benefits users who appreciate personalized recommendations, offering meal suggestions based on the time of day, week, or major holidays. iOS users may find additional appeal in features like AI Botatouille and a community platform for interactive recipe discovery and connecting with other food enthusiasts. Shoppable recipe integration on iOS further caters to users seeking convenience in grocery planning.

Tasty ratings breakdown