MealCost – Food Costs
Track the true cost of meals
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Track the real cost of your meals, whether home-cooked or dining out. Log meals manually or with optional grocery receipts to understand your spending patterns. Gain deeper insights and long-term visibility with a one-time unlock.
What's New in MealCost
3.0.1
May 14, 2026
Receipt scanning is now faster and more accurate. We've upgraded our scanning engine to better read abbreviated item names, handle store discounts and savings rows correctly, and improve recognition across major grocery chains including Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, and more. Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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FAQ
What is MealCost?
MealCost helps you track the actual cost of your meals, whether you're cooking at home or eating out. It allows you to log meals manually or with optional grocery receipts to understand your food spending patterns.
How does MealCost track food costs?
You can log meals by entering totals manually. For more detail, you can optionally add grocery receipts. The app then calculates the cost per meal, not just per receipt.
Does MealCost require a subscription?
No, MealCost does not require a subscription. The core features are free, and a one-time unlock is available for advanced insights and unlimited history.
What features are included with the one-time unlock in MealCost?
The one-time unlock provides unlimited meal and grocery receipt history, trends over time, budgets and monthly targets, tip totals and history, item price history, and advanced stats.
Is my data safe with MealCost?
Yes, MealCost is designed with privacy in mind. Your data is stored locally on your device, and no account is required to get started.
How often is MealCost updated?
The latest version is 3.0.1, last updated on May 14, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features and ensuring reliability for users.
What devices does MealCost support?
MealCost is available for iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for users within the Apple ecosystem.
What is the age rating for MealCost?
MealCost has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in tracking their food expenses.
