# Budgeat - Meal Plans & Pantry — Recipes, Shopping, Groceries > AI-powered meal planner, recipe finder, and grocery list generator. (iPhone/iPad app by budgeat LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budgeat-meal-plans-and-pantry/id1639838280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [budgeat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639838282) - Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 108 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-04-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budgeat-meal-plans-and-pantry/id1639838280/reviews.md ## What is Budgeat? EASILY FIND THE PERFECT RECIPES AND FOOD HACKS - Access hundreds of carefully curated recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. No need to sift through them all though, by entering criterias such as your dietary preferences and restrictions, preferred cooking duration, disliked foods, and weekly food budget you’ll only select from recipes that meet your criteria. As you use the app more it will only get better and better at suggesting recipes that are perfect for you. Plus, Budgeat will suggest recipes that use up ingredients you already have on hand, so you’ll save money and cut down on food waste (more on that below)! If you're not ready for a full plan, browse hundreds of recipes that fit your needs or creative hacks to use up leftover ingredients before they get wasted! AUTOMATE YOUR MEAL PLANNING - No need to manually create meal plans ever again! Simply tell Budgeat which meals you want to plan for the week and it will do the rest. Don’t like a recipe? No problem! Customize your meal plan seamlessly by swapping out meals with alternative suggestions that still meet all of your criteria. MAKE SHOPPING A BREEZE - once you’ve locked in the perfect meal plan Budgeat will instantly generate the shopping list for you! Add in any items outside of your meal plan as well to keep all your grocery needs in a single place. Check off items once you’re done shopping to effortlessly transfer them to your pantry. LET THE APP REMEMBER WHAT’S IN THE FRIDGE AND PANTRY - You’ll never go to the grocery store again wondering if you already have something at home. Budgeat remembers what you’ve purchased in the past and how much you’ve used in meals so far. Something about to expire? No problem! Budgeat will remind you and provide recipe suggestions to use up food before it goes bad. In short, with Budgeat as your digital kitchen assistant, cooking at home has never been easier or more enjoyable. So why wait? Start using Budgeat today and revolutionize the way you cook and eat! SUBSCRIPTION & AUTO RENEW DETAILS Budgeat is available to download and use for free. If you wish to upgrade to a PRO plan to unlock extra features and benefits you can subscribe to either the monthly or yearly plan at any time. The PRO plan has a 7-day free trial period. Unless canceled 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew at the same frequency and price you initially selected (either monthly or yearly). Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, at the same price you initially paid. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You may cancel anytime and your current subscription will remain active until the end of the originally purchased subscription period. Please note that no refunds will be provided for any unused portion of the subscription term. Terms of Use https://www.budgeat.app/legal/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy https://www.budgeat.app/legal/privacy-policy ## Key features - Personalized recipe suggestions - Automated meal planning - Smart shopping list generation - Pantry and fridge inventory tracking - Food waste reduction tips - Customizable meal plans ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Access | $3.99 | per month | | Full Access | $39.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budgeat-meal-plans-and-pantry/id1639838280/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Life saver and helped me stick to budget! *2023-09-12* Was skeptical at first but this app has greatly improved my grocery shopping, health and ability to stick my goals. The super easy interface and guidelines make it more than enjoyable to work out my meals and shopping for the week. Would recommend to others ### 5/5 — Amazing App! *2023-09-07* This is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to manage their kitchen expenses more efficiently. It has helped me save money, plan meals, and make smarter shopping choices. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting, I highly recommend giving this app a try! ### 5/5 — Great app for meal prep! *2023-09-06* Love using this app for meal prep when trying to stay on track with my diet and eat healthier. Makes grocery shopping and planning much easier. ### 2/5 — I wasted so much time *2023-06-09* So I’m going to admit I was super excited about this prospect. However I’m going to assume I’m not the target audience as I live paycheck to paycheck. In theory you don’t need much of each item but if I go to my local grocery store I will spend over my budget with this meal plan because they don’t sell in such small amounts. This also doesn’t have any way to go back and edit the plan once you’ve confirmed it. So now I can’t change anything which means my free trial will expire and I won’t really get to experience the app. I spent so much time adding pantry items to not even be able to use them. Also my grocery list included chicken broth when I asked for vegetarian or vegan meals. **Developer response:** Hi faedira, I apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with the app. It's understandable that the budget constraints and the inability to edit the plan have been frustrating for you. I'm sorry for any confusion caused by the inclusion of chicken broth in your grocery list when you requested vegetarian or vegan meals. Your feedback is valuable, and I'll love it if you can allow us to make it up to you. If you can reach out to me directly, my mame is Alex and I am the CEO, my email is amunoz@budgeat.app. I hope you can give us a second chance and reach out to me so we can discuss further. ### 5/5 — Great app, great company *2023-06-08* Love the app so far - really takes a lot of the legwork out of meal planning, helps make sure I use up all the stuff I buy, and helps me find new recipes to try. We’ve found a few we love so far! It seems they’re just getting started, but customer support is awesome whenever I do have a question or issue - we’re excited to continue using it and using all the new features they’re constantly rolling out! ### 5/5 — I like it *2023-05-27* I like it **Developer response:** We are happy to hear you like the app. Thank you for your support! ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2023-05-27* Great app for receipe suggestions and awesome feature for Promo codes **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words and for your continued support in using the app. ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2023-05-25* I’ve really been enjoying this app so far! I’ve made some delicious new recipes and feel like I have a much better sense of the food in my fridge/pantry. A great way to take individual actual against food waste! **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the app! It's wonderful to hear that you've been enjoying it and finding value in exploring new recipes while reducing food waste. We're glad to have helped you gain a better understanding of the ingredients in your fridge and pantry. If you have any more feedback or need further assistance, feel free to let us know! ### 5/5 — Great Meal Planning App *2023-05-01* Its great to have an app that generates meal plans automatically that takes into consideration what I already have in my pantry. ### 5/5 — One stop shop meal planning *2023-04-12, version 1.3.6* Great new meal planning app that does it all: meal planning with a budget, library of recipes, shopping lists, pantry tracking, healthy eating, all while focusing on limiting food waste. Highly recommend giving it a try! ## Frequently asked questions about Budgeat ### What is Budgeat? Budgeat is a digital kitchen assistant that helps you find recipes, plan meals, create shopping lists, and manage your pantry to reduce food waste. ### How does Budgeat personalize recipe suggestions? Budgeat uses your dietary preferences, restrictions, cooking duration, disliked foods, and budget to suggest recipes that fit your criteria. It also learns your preferences over time. ### Can Budgeat help me reduce food waste? Yes, Budgeat suggests recipes that use ingredients you already have and reminds you of items nearing expiration, providing recipes to use them up. ### How does the shopping list feature work in Budgeat? Once you finalize your meal plan, Budgeat automatically generates a shopping list. You can also add other grocery items and check them off as you shop. ### What are the subscription options for Budgeat? Budgeat offers a free version and a PRO plan with extra features. The PRO plan can be subscribed to monthly ($3.99/month) or yearly ($39.99/year), with a 7-day free trial. ### How do I manage my Budgeat subscription? You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Cancellations are effective at the end of the current subscription period. ### What devices is Budgeat available on? Budgeat is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and is suitable for users aged 4 and up. ### How often is Budgeat updated? The latest version of Budgeat is 2.3.1, and it was last updated on February 26, 2024, indicating regular updates. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.1 — 2024-02-26 [+] Minor bug fixes with new planning flow ### 2.3.0 — 2024-02-22 [+] Improved Onboarding [+] New Planning Flow - See the waste reduction in action and make better meal choices! ### 2.2.7 — 2024-02-07 Bug Fixes & Minor Enhancements ### 2.2.6 — 2024-01-22 [+] Minor bug fixes ### 2.2.5 — 2023-10-26 [+] Minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to Budgeat | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Food-Truck-Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-truck-live/id1525256662) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Meal Planner & Recipes \| Mealo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-planner-and-recipes-mealo/id6446801414) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Food & Drink | | [CookIt (Recipe/Meal Planner)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookit-recipemeal-planner/id6446649502) | 5.0 (14) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Menu planner - OH, a potato!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu-planner-oh-a-potato/id6450905900) | 4.7 (151) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Easy Cook Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-cook-magazine/id527622729) | 3.8 (6) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Cooking Videos, Video Recipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-videos-video-recipes/id1488204806) | — | Free | Food & Drink | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*