# Mealime Meal Plans & Recipes — user reviews > 565 indexed App Store user reviews of Mealime Meal Plans & Recipes by Mealime Meal Plans Inc, rated 4.80/5 from 53,958 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealime-meal-plans-and-recipes/id1079999103/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealime-meal-plans-and-recipes/id1079999103.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 47,159 · 4★ 4,858 · 3★ 1,088 · 2★ 304 · 1★ 549 ## What do users think of Mealime Meal Plans & Recipes? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Convenient grocery list generation - 🍔 Delicious and healthy recipes - 💰 Cost-effective meal planning - 🗓️ Helpful for meal prepping - 🧠 Simplifies decision-making for meals - 🌱 Accommodates dietary preferences - 🧹 Reduces food waste **Cons** - 🕰️ Recipes take longer than estimated - 🍛 Limited variety of ethnic cuisines - 📝 Inability to edit meal plans - 🛒 Grocery list sync issues for some users - 💰 Premium subscription cost concerns **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or freezes occasionally - Grocery list not updating properly **Most requested features** - Calorie/nutrition information for free users - Ability to import custom recipes - Meal prep mode with advance prep steps - Sync grocery list across multiple devices - More slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes - Integration with grocery delivery services ## Newest reviews (17 of 565) ### 4/5 — Great app but *2026-09-01, version 4.21.34* Everything about the app is terrific. Good recipes, user interface, etc. It conveniently compiles your grocery list. My only complaint is it tries really hard to paywall you to access all the recipes. It has been systematically adding new recipes that are only accessible for “pro” members. Otherwise, I enjoy using it. ### 4/5 — Awesome Overall Meal Planning App *2026-08-22, version 4.21.34* Been using this app for about 3 years now and it is key to my weekly meal planning. One thing I would love to see is serving size options above just 6 servings, ideally, 8-12! ### 4/5 — Need recipe search option *2026-08-18, version 4.21.34* It would be nice to be able to search recipes without putting a meal plan together ### 3/5 — System crash *2026-08-09, version 4.21.34* I love the app! The meals look very delicious, but when it’s time to move to shop online. I can only pick a few items into your cart before the system crashes. I would love it if that error was fixed, it makes it hard to shop for the items from your grocery list. ### 3/5 — Bug since update *2026-07-16, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 2/5 — Works great unless you want to edit your grocery list *2026-07-12, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 5/5 — Meal time *2026-07-10, version 4.21.32* I can’t wait to try these recipes Looks good ### 5/5 — Mealime has fed me for almost 10 years! *2026-07-09, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 5/5 — LIFE CHANGING *2026-07-09, version 4.21.32* This is hands down the coolest app ever!!! It is SOOO WORTH IT!! ### 5/5 — Love the app, would love to have dark mode though. *2026-06-23* 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. ### 5/5 — A Life Saver!!!! *2026-06-22, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 5/5 — Busy Parent cooked first time in years *2026-06-20, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 2/5 — Bad update *2026-06-20, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 5/5 — My all time favorite app!! *2026-06-20, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-06-18, version 4.21.32* I love this app for the ease of making my grocery list and the recipes are great ### 5/5 — Invest in yourself. Get this app. *2026-06-17, version 4.21.32* 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. ### 4/5 — Good for complicated meals *2026-06-16, version 4.21.32* 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 :) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Do not subscribe if you have iOS *2026-07-31, version 4.21.33* I subscribed for pro so that I could have access to all features however it does not work for iOS and they do not offer any refunds. When I emailed them asking for assistance, they literally just said oh no! we can’t give you a refund since it’s iOS. ### 1/5 — Just keeps getting worse *2026-07-12, version 4.21.32* 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 ### 1/5 — Classic case of post-acquisition rot *2026-06-22, version 4.21.32* 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. —— 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. ### 1/5 — It freezes when I send order to store *2026-06-13, version 4.21.32* It freezes when I send order to store ### 1/5 — Very few new releases *2026-05-23, version 4.21.30* It’s mid May. Last recipes are from March. Really disappointed in the lack of choices and updates. ### 1/5 — Calories should NOT be something you have to pay for *2026-03-31, version 4.21.30* A meal plan/recipe app that DOESN’T show the calories? Even worse is they are withholding the caloric information to force you into PAYING to see this info? Why can’t there be any helpful free options for a meal planning app, this is so frustrating. ### 1/5 — Cumbersome for a paid app *2026-03-26, version 4.21.30* What’s up with the forced meal plans that are one at a time and then have to be archived no matter what, then are impossible to find because there isn’t an obvious archive menu. I can’t fathom why you wouldn’t let people work more than one meal plan or be able to delete mistakes. Canceling. ### 1/5 — Kinda frustrating *2026-02-08, version 4.21.19* I used to really really like this app because of variety and recipes… however, very stagnant on updating recipes and new content… I really enjoyed this and it’s gone a little bit boring… please update soon… And I’m a monthly paying customer. And not only erased recipes but also erased reminders… update soon with bug fix ### 1/5 — It randomly erased all my best recipes! *2026-01-24, version 4.21.19* After 3 years of use, it randomly erased 1/2 of my recipes! Very strange as it kept the first ones I had added. Can’t work on curating recipes if they all vanish for no reason. And I upgraded for the more features and amount of recipes you can store! Looking elsewhere for a reliable app. ### 1/5 — Has gone down hill *2026-01-09, version 4.21.19* Started out great. We are in January 26 and November 25 recipes just dropped. Kind of frustrating to see nothing new in an app you pay go ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Easy and delicious! *2026-08-29, version 4.21.34* I am really enjoying meal lime! Easy recipes and easy to use app! ### 5/5 — Been obsessed for years! *2026-08-28, version 4.21.34* #1 best app ever, I tell everyone and anyone who will listen to me to download it. Life changing from day 1. I’m your number one fan 👏👏👏👏 ### 5/5 — User Friendly *2026-08-23, version 4.21.34* I love this app and it took the thinking out of meal planning! I’m able to pick my family’s diet restrictions and how many times I want to cook in the week. It does everything, can even shop online for ingredients or make 1 big list to go to store. I have told all friends and family about this app!! Absolutely obsessed! ### 5/5 — Great and Easy *2026-08-13, version 4.21.34* 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. ### 5/5 — Thank you!! *2026-08-10, version 4.21.34* Who ever build this app is life saver. I never cooked cuz. I don’t know how to but after I get this app, everything becomes easier. Thank you so much for build a real app ### 5/5 — Great App!! *2026-07-31, version 4.21.33* This app is amazing for being completely free! The only reason I took off a star is because there are no drink or sweet recipes . I think that is a bit misleading for saying this is a food and drink app when it isn’t. Otherwise this app has amazing savory recipes. ### 5/5 — I loooove it *2026-07-26, version 4.21.33* I just like it because it is so much better than just righting ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-07-26, version 4.21.33* This app helps me so much as a mom who struggles with ADHD. My only critique is that I have a larger family and would LOVE an 8 and 10 servings option ❤️ ### 5/5 — Great meal prep app *2026-07-23, version 4.21.33* I love this app, I just wish they had more supermarket integrations but it’s easy enough to just use this as a shopping list. ### 5/5 — Best app *2026-07-21, version 4.21.32* Genuinely the best and most useful apps I have ever used. Worth every penny for the subscription. Saves so much time, effort and money. --- *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 2026-09-04.*