# Blue Apron: Meal Kit Delivery — Meal kits & pre-made meals

> Meal kit and pre-made meal delivery service with flexible ordering. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Apron, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-apron-meal-kit-delivery/id976642810 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blue Apron, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/976642809)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 41,626 App Store ratings · 289 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 146 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-apron-meal-kit-delivery/id976642810/reviews.md

## What is Blue Apron?

Meet the new Blue Apron.

Over the years, we’ve shipped more than 530 million meal kits. Now, we’re making Blue Apron more convenient than ever.

Key features:
- No subscription needed: Order what you want without committing to weekly deliveries.
- Faster, easier meals: Save more time with new pre-made and minimal-prep meals.
- Same dedication to quality: From chef-designed recipes to the freshest ingredients.

100+ meals to choose from

NEW: Dish by Blue Apron  
Pre-made meals with plenty of protein. Delicious, nutritious, and ready fast.  
- At least 20 grams of protein  
- No artificial colors or flavors  
- Ready in as little as 5 minutes

NEW: Assemble & Bake  
One-pan meals with minimal prep and cleanup. Just assemble, bake, and enjoy.  
- Pre-prepped ingredients  
- 5 minutes or less active time  
- Perfect for cooking with kids

Meal Kits  
Easy-to-follow recipes that help you get creative without spending hours in the kitchen.  
- Ready in as little as 15 minutes  
- Recipes for any cooking level  
- Options for every occasion

Download the app and make mealtime magic with the new Blue Apron – no subscription needed.

Thousands of 5-Star Reviews  
"I got home from work, changed, cooked this meal, we ate it and cleaned up all in under 45 minutes!" – James W.  
"This was absolutely delicious and simple to make. Love it! 10/10!" – Lexi M.  
"Tasted amazing and was quick and simple!" – Andrea T.  
"We loved this recipe! It was really fun to learn how to make such a pretty and delicious dish – and it was easier than expected." – Taegan S.  
Join the thousands who are loving the new Blue Apron.

Bestsellers & Customer Favorites  
Browse 100+ rotating meals including:  
- Roasted Red Pepper Pasta  
- Guajillo Chicken & Veggie Bake  
- Four-Cheese Enchiladas  
- Chimichurri Salmon Grain Bowls  
...and many more!

Unlock savings with Blue Apron+ Membership  
- Free shipping on every order  
- Exclusive members-only perks  
- Unlimited access to Tastemade+  
Start your 30-day free trial today.

Download the app and shop now.

## Key features

- No subscription needed
- Pre-made meals ready in 5 minutes
- Minimal-prep one-pan meals
- Easy-to-follow meal kits
- 100+ rotating meal options
- Chef-designed recipes
- Fresh, quality ingredients

## What do users think of Blue Apron?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🍔 Delicious and high-quality meals
- 👍 Easy to use app and service
- 🧠 Broadens cooking knowledge and palate
- 🍽️ Convenient and time-saving
- 💰 Cost-effective compared to dining out
- 🌱 Healthy and fresh ingredients
- 🧑‍🍳 Helps improve cooking skills

**Cons**

- 🐛 Recurring issues with missing/spoiled ingredients
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing past recipes
- 📦 Delivery delays and package issues
- 💸 Expensive compared to grocery shopping
- 🔄 Inconsistent order changes without notification

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to reliably track package deliveries
- App issues with logging in and accessing accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when modifying future orders

**Most requested features**

- Improved recipe search and organization
- Option to customize meal plans and portions
- Better tracking and notification for deliveries
- More dietary and allergy-friendly options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 289)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-apron-meal-kit-delivery/id976642810/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Lost their trust

*2026-08-14, version 5.25.0*

Due to a “transition period” from them they are unable to reliably deliver orders. My orders have been arriving late and incomplete. While they do refund you and give you credits this is occurring to frequently use another service instead.

### 1/5 — Late and missing ingredients

*2026-08-13, version 5.25.0*

Their deliveries are always late, kits are now coming with half the ingredients needed, and customer service is impossible to get ahold of. Save yourself a headache and just go to the store.

### 1/5 — Unreliable

*2026-08-13, version 5.25.0*

Blue apron is going through something as I have my order twice in one week messed up. The first time there was an issue internally and they refunded great. This week I got my order. They didn’t even send what I ordered. They sent food for one meal with random ingredients. Their support is terrible. Must be overwhelmed with all the mess ups the must be dealing with. So if you don’t care about your order being constantly messed up and lack of support Blue Apron is for you.

### 1/5 — They just changed things- horrible

*2026-08-06, version 5.24.0*

They use to send u ingredients organized now they just throw it in a box leaving you an hour of going through everything.  They use to send you cards which made it easy now you have to open the app- which closes while cooking. Cutting corners

### 5/5 — Very inconvenient to make changes

*2026-07-21, version 5.23.1*

It used to be simple now it’s too many steps I’ve had blue apron for years but if I ever switched to another service this would be the reason

### 1/5 — Choose something else

*2026-07-13, version 5.22.0*

Long time subscriber, from around 2015, just canceled it. Quality changed drastically on all levels from deliveries to packaging to produce. Missing produce and meat in EVERY order, from small knick-knacks to protein options. Rotten vegetables. Horrible packaging for sauces and spices, spilled all over your order. Randomly canceled deliveries (had two out of three deliveries canceled without any notice in a last 3 weeks). It was a great experience till they decided to change everything not so long ago. Sad, but it is a complete disrespect towards their customers.

### 5/5 — By far the best meal delivery kit

*2026-07-09, version 5.22.0*

I’ve tried nearly every meal kit delivery subscription, and Blue Apron by far has the tastiest dishes, for the most fair price. I’ve used Blue Apron off and on for nearly 10 years, and have had very few issues. The times I did have issues, the customer service was really good. They also have a very generous referral system.  I recommend Blue Apron to everyone (not even for the rewards!) because it’s just insanely better than the rest

### 2/5 — Continues to send advertising notifications after opting out

*2026-06-25, version 5.21.0*

It sucks that you even have to opt out of advertising from a service that you pay for. The least they can do is actually respect the opt out.

### 4/5 — Food is delicious!

*2026-06-19, version 5.21.0*

The pre-made meals are great and got me through the first several weeks of recovery from shoulder surgery. I knocked one star off because the seals over the food is nearly impossible to get off of the steaming hot food. I’ve had to use scissors to remove it. Finally gave up and just removed the covers before microwaving. I did put a damp paper towel over it for cooking.

### 1/5 — Love the service but they made the app so much worse

*2026-05-24, version 5.19.0*

The app is garbage now. Your current week’s recipes are so hard to find now. They also took away the ability to look at all recipes.

## Frequently asked questions about Blue Apron

### What is Blue Apron?

Blue Apron is a meal kit delivery service that provides pre-portioned ingredients and chef-designed recipes for home cooking. It also offers pre-made meals that are ready to eat in minutes, catering to various needs and preferences.

### Do I need a subscription for Blue Apron?

No, a subscription is not required to order from Blue Apron. You can order meals whenever you want without committing to weekly deliveries, offering flexibility in your meal planning.

### What types of meals does Blue Apron offer?

Blue Apron offers a variety of meal options including traditional meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes, pre-made meals ready in as little as 5 minutes, and one-pan 'Assemble & Bake' meals requiring minimal prep. There are over 100 rotating meals to choose from.

### How long do the meals take to prepare?

Meal kits can be ready in as little as 15 minutes, while the new pre-made meals are ready in as little as 5 minutes. The 'Assemble & Bake' meals also require minimal active time, often 5 minutes or less.

### What is the Blue Apron+ Membership?

The Blue Apron+ Membership offers benefits such as free shipping on every order, exclusive member perks, and unlimited access to Tastemade+. A 30-day free trial is available to start.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.26.0 — 2026-08-24

Small bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.25.0 — 2026-08-11

Small bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.24.0 — 2026-07-27

Small bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.23.1 — 2026-07-17

Small bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.23.0 — 2026-07-13

Small bug fixes and improvements.

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