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Feeding yourself and a hungry household is a massive undertaking. From planning and shopping to cooking and cleaning, the cycle never ends. It’s no surprise that many of us often resort to takeout or frozen meals to save time and effort.
Meal-planning apps can be a lifesaver for the planning and shopping stages. They recommend recipes tailored to your dietary needs and even generate shopping lists with all the necessary ingredients. Here are four of the top meal-planning apps to consider.
BigOven
BigOven is a versatile meal-planning app boasting over a million recipes. It’s an excellent choice for those aiming to minimize food waste, thanks to its unique search feature that lets you input up to three ingredients to find recipes that make the most of what’s in your fridge. Additionally, its 'Recipe Scan' feature allows you to digitize handwritten recipes effortlessly, eliminating the need for manual typing.
The free version includes basic features like creating grocery lists and one free Recipe Scan. However, to unlock its full potential as a weekly meal planner, you’ll need to upgrade to the paid version, which costs $1.99 per month or $19.99 annually. With nearly 8,000 users rating it 4.7 stars, it’s a strong contender in the meal-planning space.
Cozi
Cozi stands out by doubling as a family organizer, helping you manage your household’s busy schedule. Beyond offering recipes and real-time collaborative grocery lists, it includes a shared calendar for tracking appointments and to-do lists, making it a comprehensive tool for family management.
The basic version is free, while the premium version ($29.99 per year) removes ads and adds features like a Birthday Tracker, calendar search, extra reminders, and a monthly mobile view. Cozi enjoys widespread popularity, with over 250,000 reviews and an impressive 4.8-star rating.
Eat This Much
Eat This Much creates personalized meal plans tailored to your budget, dietary preferences, and daily calorie requirements. It also functions as a calorie tracker, featuring a comprehensive database of nutritional data from restaurants and packaged foods. With nearly 17,000 users rating it 4.7 stars, it’s a highly trusted app.
To access advanced features like weekly meal plans or automated shopping lists, you’ll need to upgrade to the paid version, available through monthly or yearly subscriptions.
Mealime
Mealime is designed for busy individuals, offering a variety of quick recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. It accommodates dietary needs, including paleo, keto, vegetarian, vegan, and food allergies, while allowing you to exclude disliked ingredients. After planning your meals, the app generates a convenient grocery shopping list.
Mealime has earned a 4.8-star rating from over 46,000 users. For access to premium features like expanded recipe options and note-taking capabilities, you’ll need to subscribe to the paid version at $2.99 per month. Note that the app is currently unavailable for Android users.
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