YoHugo

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YoHugo vs Pestle

A side-by-side look at YoHugo and Pestle: importing recipes, meal planning, shopping lists, UK supermarket prices and cost.

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YoHugo and Pestle at a glance

Pestle is a recipe manager by Will Bishop for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. It is free with a limit of 15 saved recipes, and Pestle Pro removes the limit and adds more features.

YoHugo is a UK recipe app for iPhone and Android. It imports recipes from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, recipe websites and photos of cookbook pages, builds shopping lists and a weekly meal plan, and estimates what your shop costs at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.

YoHugo vs Pestle: feature comparison

YoHugo vs Pestle feature comparison
FeatureYoHugoPestle
Saving recipes
Import recipes from websites
Import from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook
Import from a photo of a cookbook pageWith Pro
Ask for any recipe and have it written for youAsk HugoNot listed
Planning and shopping
Meal plannerWeekly plannerWith Pro. Plan up to 14 days
Shopping list
Shopping list sorted by aisleNot listed
UK supermarket price comparisonAldi, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury'sEstimated pricesNot listed
Platforms and price
PlatformsiPhone and AndroidiPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
Free to useSaved recipes, the Ideas page and shopping listsUp to 15 recipes, with website import, shopping list and guided cooking
Paid planPro: £2.99/mo or £24.99/yrPestle Pro: £2.99 monthly or £24.99 yearly on the UK App Store

Pestle details are taken from its own website, help pages and app store listings, checked on 12 November 2026. "Not listed" means we did not find the feature in those sources, not that we have confirmed it is missing. Apps change, so check with Pestle for the latest.

Where Pestle might suit you better

No app is right for everyone. Pestle may be the better choice if:

  • You only keep a handful of recipes. Pestle is free for up to 15 recipes, including saving from websites, a shopping list and guided cooking.
  • You cook with an Apple Watch. Pestle lets you use your Apple Watch to control your iPhone while cooking.
  • You like to cook along with someone. Pestle supports SharePlay, so steps stay in sync with the person you are on a FaceTime call with.
  • You want hands-free cooking. Pestle's guided cooking can be controlled hands-free.

Where YoHugo is different

  • UK supermarket price comparison: YoHugo estimates the cost of your recipes and shopping list at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
  • Import from social media by tapping share, including TikTok and Instagram, with the original creator credited on the recipe card.
  • A weekly meal planner and shopping list that work together.
  • Ask Hugo for any recipe, ingredient or cuisine and he will write a recipe for you.
  • The Ideas page: thousands of trending recipes, already imported and free to cook from.

What YoHugo costs

YoHugo is free to download. Your saved recipes, the Ideas page and shopping lists are always free. YoHugo Pro costs £2.99 a month or £24.99 a year. See the pricing page for details.

Sources

Pestle is a trademark of its owner. YoHugo is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Pestle. If anything here is out of date, please tell us and we will correct it.

Looking at other apps too? See the recipe app comparison hub, or read about YoHugo, the UK recipe app.

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