Support
Hugo — iPhone
Need a hand? Most questions are answered below. If you don't find what you're looking for, email us at chefhugoapp@gmail.com and we will get back to you, typically within 2 business days.
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Getting started
What is Hugo?
Hugo is a recipe app for iPhone. You can save and organize recipes, import recipes from links you provide, adapt recipes and create your own versions, use collections, add private notes, and use optional AI features for recipe import and cooking Q&A.
How do I create an account?
Open Hugo on your iPhone and choose to sign in. Hugo supports Sign in with Apple and Google sign-in. Once signed in, your recipes sync to your account.
Subscriptions and billing
What does the Premium subscription include?
Premium removes free-tier limits — unlimited recipe imports and unlimited AI chat with Hugo. Exact features and any free-trial terms are shown on the in-app paywall before you subscribe.
How am I billed?
Subscriptions are sold and processed by Apple through your Apple ID. Hugo does not receive or store your payment card details. Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends.
How do I cancel my subscription?
On your iPhone, open Settings → tap your name at the top → Subscriptions → tap Hugo → Cancel Subscription. Cancellation stops future renewals; you keep access until the end of the current period. Deleting the Hugo app does not, by itself, cancel your subscription.
How do I restore a subscription on a new device?
Sign in to Hugo with the same Apple ID and account you used originally. If your subscription doesn't appear, look for a Restore Purchasesoption in the app's settings or paywall screen.
How do I request a refund?
Refunds are handled by Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the Hugo subscription, and choose Request a refund.
Brazilian consumers — right of regret. If you are a consumer in Brazil, you may cancel within 7 days of purchase and receive a full refund under Art. 49 of the Consumer Defense Code. Email us at chefhugoapp@gmail.com within those 7 days and we will work with Apple to process the refund. See our Terms of Use for the full policy.
AI features
How does the AI cooking assistant work?
When you use AI features — importing a recipe from a link or chatting with Hugo — your input and any recipe context are sent to one or more third-party AI inference providers (currently OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google). Their standard API terms apply, under which submitted content is not used to train their models. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Can I trust what the AI says?
AI output can be incomplete or incorrect — including ingredients, quantities, cooking times, temperatures, substitutions, and allergen information. Treat suggestions as a starting point and always verify. Hugo does not provide medical, nutritional, or food-safety advice; if you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or any medical concern, consult a qualified professional.
Can I use Hugo without AI?
Yes. AI features are optional. You can save, organize, and edit recipes manually without them.
Importing recipes
What kinds of links can I import?
Hugo can import recipes from many recipe blogs, cooking sites, and social posts that include recipe content. Paste a link or share it to Hugo from another app.
Why did an import fail or come out wrong?
Some sites block automated requests, hide content behind login walls, or present recipes in formats that are hard to parse. If an import fails, try sharing a different version of the page (for example, the printable view), or create the recipe manually. You can always edit imported recipes.
Account and data
How do I delete my account?
Email chefhugoapp@gmail.com with the subject "Account deletion request." We process deletions within 30 days. We are also working on adding in-app account deletion. See our Privacy Policy for retention details.
How do I export my data?
Email chefhugoapp@gmail.com with the subject "Data export request" and we'll send you a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Troubleshooting
The app crashes or won't open
Make sure your iPhone is running a recent version of iOS and that Hugo is updated to the latest version in the App Store. If the problem persists, fully quit the app (swipe up from the app switcher) and reopen it, or reinstall Hugo. Reinstalling does not affect recipes stored in your account; sign back in to sync.
I can't sign in
Check that you're using the same sign-in method (Apple or Google) you used originally. If you still can't get in, email chefhugoapp@gmail.com with the email address on your account.
Restore Purchases isn't bringing back my Premium
Make sure you're signed in to the same Apple ID that originally bought the subscription, then try Restore Purchasesagain from the app. If it still doesn't work, email chefhugoapp@gmail.com with your Apple ID email (the one used for the purchase) and we'll help.
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.