Waste Less, Discover More
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This kitchen companion helps you track your food inventory, get meal suggestions based on what you have, and build smarter shopping lists. It aims to reduce food waste by reminding you of expiry dates and suggesting recipes you can make with your current ingredients.
✓Barcode and receipt scanning
✓Voice input for adding items
✓AI-powered meal suggestions
✓Expiry date tracking with warnings
✓Smart consolidated shopping lists
✓Fridge, freezer, and cupboard views
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What's New in Mother Cupboard
1.4.0
November 7, 2026
A fresh new look built around Rosa, with a new icon and a warmer design throughout. • Saver Cupboard: pick your supermarket and meal ideas lean on this week's offers. • Tap an offer for meal ideas, add it to your list, or view it in the shop. • Better barcode scanning: amounts filled in from the pack, local products found first. • We'll check your region when you first open the app if your phone isn't sure. • Bug fixes and improvements.
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FAQ
What is Mother Cupboard?
Mother Cupboard is a kitchen companion app designed to help UK households track their food inventory, get AI-powered meal suggestions based on available ingredients, and create smart shopping lists to reduce food waste.
How does Mother Cupboard help reduce food waste?
It tracks expiry dates with color-coded warnings, suggests meals using ingredients you already have, and helps prevent duplicate purchases through its smart shopping list feature.
Can I add items to Mother Cupboard easily?
Yes, you can add items by scanning barcodes, photographing receipts, typing manually, or using voice input for natural language entry like '200g minced beef'.
What kind of meal suggestions does Mother Cupboard offer?
The AI suggests three practical meals based on your current inventory, with options to filter by mood like 'quick', 'healthy', or 'leftover rescue'. It also scales quantities and provides full cooking steps.
Is Mother Cupboard free to use?
Mother Cupboard offers a free tier with full inventory tracking, barcode scanning, receipt scanning, voice input, and meal suggestions. Premium features like household sharing and weekly meal planning require a subscription.
Does Mother Cupboard have ads?
No, Mother Cupboard does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, focusing on providing a clean user experience.
What is the pricing for Mother Cupboard Premium?
Premium access is priced at less than a cup of coffee a month and includes household sharing and consolidated shopping lists. All new users receive a 30-day free trial of premium features.
Is Mother Cupboard suitable for families?
Yes, the app is designed for UK households and its premium version supports household sharing, allowing the whole family to see and manage the same kitchen inventory.