# Dinner Picker — Meal planning & shopping lists

> Meal planner and shopping list generator with family sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Seth Parsons.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinner-picker/id1028923252 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seth Parsons](https://appshunter.io/developer/918026306)
- Category: Food & Drink, Productivity
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-11-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinner-picker/id1028923252/reviews.md

## What is Dinner Picker?

Still having the “what’s for dinner?” conversation? Dinner Picker makes it easy to plan your meals and build your shopping list at the same time.

Add your favorite meals and their ingredients, then select what sounds good for the week. Dinner Picker automatically combines ingredients into a shopping list organized by grocery department, adding up quantities so you know how much to buy. Adjust the servings and let the app do the math.

Share a kitchen through iCloud so your family can choose meals, update recipes, and check off groceries together. Everyone uses their own Apple account, with no separate Dinner Picker login.

Plan your week at a glance, search by ingredient or protein, and share recipes as text or as links other Dinner Picker users can import.

Less time figuring out dinner. More time enjoying it together.

## Key features

- Meal planning for the week
- Automatic shopping list generation
- Grocery list organized by department
- Adjustable serving sizes
- Family sharing via iCloud
- Recipe import/export

## Chart rankings

- #179 in Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## Is Dinner Picker safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Dinner Picker.

## Is Dinner Picker legit?

Dinner Picker appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Dinner Picker is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinner-picker/id1028923252/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for planning

*2026-10-28*

Makes it so easy for us to pick out meals and plan and shop for the week.

### 1/5 — So frustrating!

*2019-11-15*

Just downloaded the app and created multiple meals and a huge shopping list for my Thanksgiving planning (meals and ingredients for 22 people over 3 days). The first few times I linked to drop box, I got a null message and my shopping list was garbled. Now, I don’t get an error message and can see the Dinner Picker folder but it’s empty and I can’t figure out how to transfer my shopping list! Total waste of time!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2018-12-30*

Shopping list doesn’t show anything just a blank page. 
Also no way of adding your calories etc
Far too basic compared to many free apps you can get

### 4/5 — Excellent service

*2018-04-08*

The developer goes above and beyond to help with setting up. Personal service is valued.
Once all the recipes are added (the hard part) this app saves so much time.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2017-03-19*

Works as it says it should. Great mobile way to plan and shop.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2015-10-02*

Meal plan and shop!

## Frequently asked questions about Dinner Picker

### What is Dinner Picker?

Dinner Picker is a paid app designed to help you plan your weekly meals and automatically generate a grocery shopping list. It organizes your list by grocery department and calculates ingredient quantities.

### How much does Dinner Picker cost?

Dinner Picker is a paid application priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use.

### Can I share my meal plans with family using Dinner Picker?

Yes, Dinner Picker supports family sharing through iCloud. This allows multiple users to choose meals, update recipes, and check off groceries together without needing a separate login.

### What devices is Dinner Picker available on?

Dinner Picker is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Dinner Picker updated?

The latest version of Dinner Picker is 2.0.1, last updated on October 31, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the exact frequency is not specified.

### What is the age rating for Dinner Picker?

Dinner Picker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Dinner Picker have ads?

No, Dinner Picker does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### Can I import recipes into Dinner Picker?

Yes, you can share recipes as text or as links that other Dinner Picker users can import. This makes it easy to add your favorite dishes to the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-10-31

Dinner Picker 2.0.1 is here with a fresh look and easier ways to plan, shop, and share!
• iCloud replaces the old, unreliable Dropbox connection. We know the syncing problems in earlier versions were frustrating. Your recipes are saved on your device, while iCloud syncs your kitchen across your Apple devices. 
• Share a kitchen with family using your own Apple accounts—no separate login needed.
• Plan your week. A weekly meal planner keeps everything in view, with quick access to today.
• Automatic shopping lists. Selecting meals or adding them to your planner updates your list automatically.
• Flexible servings. Change your serving count and ingredient quantities adjust for you.
• Easy recipe sharing. Send recipes as text or share an iCloud link that other Dinner Picker users can import.
• Find favorites faster. Search by ingredient or protein, and browse favorite or recently cooked meals.
• Organize your way. Customize meal categories and meal times.
• A look that’s yours. Choose from 20 accent colors with matching app icons.
• A helpful start. Follow the new walkthrough and replay it anytime in Settings.
• Rate and review. Share your feedback from Settings, with an occasional, gentle reminder after you’ve had time to use the app.
Bring your recipes along with support for importing older Dinner Picker backups.

### 2.0 — 2026-10-25

Dinner Picker 2.0 is here with a fresh look and easier ways to plan, shop, and share!
• iCloud replaces Dropbox syncing. Share a kitchen with family using your own Apple accounts—no separate login needed.
• Plan your week. A weekly meal planner keeps everything in view, with quick access to today.
• Automatic shopping lists. Selecting meals or adding them to your planner updates your list automatically.
• Flexible servings. Change your serving count and ingredient quantities adjust for you.
• Easy recipe sharing. Send recipes as text or share an iCloud link that other Dinner Picker users can import.
• Find favorites faster. Search by ingredient or protein, and browse favorite or recently cooked meals.
• Organize your way. Customize meal categories and meal times.
• A look that’s yours. Choose from 20 accent colors with matching app icons.
• A helpful start. Follow the new walkthrough and replay it anytime in Settings.
Bring your recipes along with support for importing older Dinner Picker backups.

### 1.3 — 2018-04-04

-Fixed the Dropbox sync feature. Now you can keep your menu planning in sync across multiple devices. Sorry for the delay, but my wife and I had our first child when the syncing broke, so my free time has been limited lately.
-Updated for iOS 11.

### 1.2 — 2016-01-04

Added the ability to add individual groceries and other items to the shopping list with a new "Misc Items" tab (thanks to Megan Davis and Angela Parsons for the idea).
Added "Other Department" for non-food items.
Fixed a rare bug that would cause checked groceries to uncheck when switching tabs.
Other minor improvements.

### 1.1 — 2015-09-10

Fixed minor scroll issue in the meals view.
Improved dismissing the number pad when changing the number of servings.

## More apps by Seth Parsons

- [Scriptory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptory/id918026307)
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All apps by Seth Parsons: https://appshunter.io/developer/918026306

## Related topics

[dinner picker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dinner-picker)

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