Best app
Genuinely the best and most useful apps I have ever used. Worth every penny for the subscription. Saves so much time, effort and money.
Bug since update
I have used and enjoyed Mealime for for several years but since the latest update, I can no longer edit categories in my grocery list. Super annoying.
Works great unless you want to edit your grocery list
Purchased the full version in hopes there would be no issues eating recipes and the grocery list. Unfortunately when opening the grocery list and selecting ingredients the app has categorized as “other”, I’m unable to actually change its category to the correct category. Screen changes and just goes blurry then app crashes. Great app other than that.
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Just keeps getting worse
Barely any new recipes. Can’t update categories as the screen goes blank. Apple list would be easier than this junk, and it’s free
Meal time
I can’t wait to try these recipes Looks good
Mealime has fed me for almost 10 years!
I discovered Mealime in 2017 amid the subscription cooking box craze. It gave me all the benefits of Blue Apron without the cost. I’ve been an evangelist ever since - I recommend it to everyone because everyone can use it! I was a proficient cook before using the app but Mealime has taught me so much. The app used to feed just me but has now grown to feeding my family of 3! It’s a great product and I wish everyone would use it.
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LIFE CHANGING
This is hands down the coolest app ever!!! It is SOOO WORTH IT!!
Love the app, would love to have dark mode though.
App has been a blessing for our meals but as mentioned in the title, it would be great to have dark mode to save on battery when displaying the recipe especially on iPad.
A Life Saver!!!!
I’ve had Mealime for a little bit over two years and upgraded to the premium option to test it out. Personally, I can do without it, BUT it was really nice to have that many more options available!
BLUF: Kid friendly, budget friendly, easy to make recipes, and plenty of free options!
My thoughts after about 75 different meals made are below:
The Pros:
- Every meal is explained in detail how to prepare and in what order to do everything.
- Serving sizes are included
-Meals are extremely easy to prepare and can have substitutions for almost everything.
-KID FRIENDLY! My daughter loves going through and choosing what she wants to make and then making it herself and it turns out just as if I made it!
- Combined shopping list is my favorite feature. It add totals of each meal together of the same ingredient instead of having to do the math yourself or it being listed twice. Being able to look at home and check off what I already have before going to the store makes it sooooo much easier too!
The Cons:
I have none. Even it having a “Pro” feature isn’t a con to me because there are already so many options to choose from the free plan.
BLUF: Kid friendly, budget friendly, easy to make recipes, and plenty of free options!
My thoughts after about 75 different meals made are below:
The Pros:
- Every meal is explained in detail how to prepare and in what order to do everything.
- Serving sizes are included
-Meals are extremely easy to prepare and can have substitutions for almost everything.
-KID FRIENDLY! My daughter loves going through and choosing what she wants to make and then making it herself and it turns out just as if I made it!
- Combined shopping list is my favorite feature. It add totals of each meal together of the same ingredient instead of having to do the math yourself or it being listed twice. Being able to look at home and check off what I already have before going to the store makes it sooooo much easier too!
The Cons:
I have none. Even it having a “Pro” feature isn’t a con to me because there are already so many options to choose from the free plan.
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Classic case of post-acquisition rot
June 2026 update: updates are still coming infrequently, and the latest update crashes often. If it’s another two or three months before an update that hopefully fixes it, my decade plus of using this service is probably coming to an end.
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Mealime was acquired in March 2022. That’s also the same time that they stopped updating their blog. I’ve been a paying customer of their service for over 13 years and use it daily, but it has gone downhill since they got acquired. The iOS app has stagnated, and updates (which are the only way that new recipes appear in the app) went from being almost every week to months apart. You’ll probably see an old response from the developer from a couple of years ago claiming this was “fixed”, but if anything, the new recipe drops have become more and more infrequent.
I can’t name a single major new feature that the app has rolled out since 2022. It’s still does what I need it to, but I no longer tell all my friends and family about it. What used to be a solid 5/5 excellent service is now solidly in “meh” territory. I keep hunting for a replacement and will probably drop my subscription at some point.
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Mealime was acquired in March 2022. That’s also the same time that they stopped updating their blog. I’ve been a paying customer of their service for over 13 years and use it daily, but it has gone downhill since they got acquired. The iOS app has stagnated, and updates (which are the only way that new recipes appear in the app) went from being almost every week to months apart. You’ll probably see an old response from the developer from a couple of years ago claiming this was “fixed”, but if anything, the new recipe drops have become more and more infrequent.
I can’t name a single major new feature that the app has rolled out since 2022. It’s still does what I need it to, but I no longer tell all my friends and family about it. What used to be a solid 5/5 excellent service is now solidly in “meh” territory. I keep hunting for a replacement and will probably drop my subscription at some point.
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Busy Parent cooked first time in years
Haven’t had the will or brainpower to cook more than bare minimum for survival for while now. This was so easy. I had food for the entire week Sunday- Sunday and actually had solid meals. My grocery budget increased a bit but there were not any wasted ingredients and I felt the difference of actually having eaten during the day.
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Bad update
I can no longer change the category where things automatically go in this app and I’ve had it for years. I sent him a message and nobody answered. It’s been over a week.
My all time favorite app!!
I work in software, and when people ask about my favorite app, this is the one I name. They never miss! Recipes are on point, user experience is pristine, whether you’re building a plan, buying a gadget, or cooking a meal.
Great App
I love this app for the ease of making my grocery list and the recipes are great
Invest in yourself. Get this app.
You eat 3 meals a day. Being prepared with healthy, tasty options will save more money than you can ever expect.
This app has changed my, and my families, life. I’ve saved so much with the food budgeting that I do with this app. It’s my most impactful app on my phone and the best money I’ve ever spent and will continue to spend.
Thank you all so much.
This app has changed my, and my families, life. I’ve saved so much with the food budgeting that I do with this app. It’s my most impactful app on my phone and the best money I’ve ever spent and will continue to spend.
Thank you all so much.
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Good for complicated meals
Honestly, didn’t dive too deep, was looking for a simple way to save recipes, see stats and easy shopping list, this app is more “cooking influencers” vibe and I was immediately overwhelmed by the complicated recipes, especially on a budget. If you like easy and simple like me I’d suggest Whisk, but this is a wonderful app :)
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Game changer
This app makes cooking so easy. The meals are always delicious and quick. Can’t say enough good things!
Best money spent!
Soooo easy to plan and shop. Kept me on track with macros and meal planning for over a year!
Great and Easy
I was intimidated planning meals for the week but this has made it super easy and accessible. I find new recipes I love all the time!
I will say portions are v large with almost all meals so keep that in mind.
I will say portions are v large with almost all meals so keep that in mind.
Game changer
This app has been a game changer for my family! So many excellent meals, easy to find ingredients, great instructions, and built in grocery shopping.
