Plento Pasto: Meal Planner

Plento Pasto: Meal Planner

Weekly family dinner plans

10 ratings
7 reviews
Free
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Released
June 20, 2026
Updated
October 21, 2026

Features

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This app helps you plan weekly home-cooked dinners based on your existing ingredients and budget. It generates a grocery list with only the missing items, saving you time and money on shopping.

✓Weekly meal planning
✓Budget-based planning
✓Fridge and pantry scanning
✓Customizable shopping lists
✓Family-friendly recipes
✓Meal swapping
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What's New in Plento Pasto

1.6.0

October 21, 2026

Pick the servings for each dinner. Cooking for fewer tonight, or want leftovers for lunch? Open an upcoming dinner and choose anywhere from 1 to 12 servings. The amounts and this week's shopping list update to match. Cooking for one? A new "Servings per dinner" setting can plan every new week at just 1 serving, or keep 2 so there's a leftover. Share your week as a picture. "Share this week's dinners" now sends a picture card of the week, with a link where friends and family can see the recipes. Cook Mode starts with the prep. If a recipe needs chopping that no step mentions, a "Before you start" card covers it first. Steps now show each amount when an ingredient first comes up, and the full ingredient list is one tap away. Plus members get a quicker shopping checklist: items check off the moment you tap, and show which dinner they're for. Also inside: cup amounts read the way you'd say them (2 cups, not 2 cup).

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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Unlimited meal plans, Kitchen Scan, savings guarantee

$5.001 Month
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User reviews

Set budget and great recipes!

Loving the app so far! The scan fridge and pantry feature is remarkable! It knew I had certain products in my pantry I wasn’t even aware of! The recipes are super yummy and easy to follow. I like the swap recipe feature and how you can set preferences. I wanted a simple app for a good subscription price to make my life easier and this is it! You can save favorited recipes to swap suggested recipes. And you can add on additional meals throughout the week if plans change. I like I can set my budget for the week and it will suggest recipes with ingredients I have in the house already and use the most of the ingredients I buy, so there is less waste.
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If I could give this app 10 stars, I would.

This app has helped me and my family save so much money, first of all the cost is very cheap compared to other apps. Second it is so organized, it stops the scramble.

don’t recommend

app uses ai generated pictures and recipes it’s very apparent
also it will ask what you’re looking for and completely ignore
i selecting healthy high protein meals and it’s showing me meals with 8g of protein still
also will ask your budget and disregard it and go over

Response from developer

Hi, this is Ashley, the founder. Thank you for the honest review. You were right about the biggest thing: you told us you wanted healthy, high-protein meals, and the planner wasn't actually using those picks when it chose your dinners. We found that exact bug this week and fixed it. Meal selection now uses each recipe's real per-serving protein and carbs. The fix runs on our servers, so you don't even need to update the app. Generate a new week and it should look like what you asked for. On budget: we plan to the number you set, and when a week truly can't fit it, we say so right on the plan instead of quietly going over. Prices are estimates, so your store may ring up a little differently. And yes, we do use AI to help create our recipes and photos. We're a small, husband and wife team and that's honestly part of how we keep planning free. If you're up for one more try, I'd love to hear how it goes: ashley@plentopasto.com.

Grocery Shopping Wizard

The best place to plan for weekly grocery shopping. Take control of your budget and easily track what you have on hand to minimize waste. Very helpful given rising food costs. Fantastic recipes and well thought out process to make the entire effort seamless and very efficient.

Saves money, stops waste

The app is brand new and doesn’t have the praise it deserves here. Such a great idea - the scan feature is amazing, keeps track of what we have, stops us from letting food expire, and stops us from overpaying for takeout. I can’t wait for the grocery delivery feature to go live so we can save time too. A must have for families of all sizes.
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FAQ

How does Plento Pasto plan meals?

Plento Pasto plans dinners by first assessing what ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry, then considering your set weekly budget. It aims to create five family-friendly meals that fit your skill level and available weeknight time.

What is the cost of Plento Pasto Plus?

Plento Pasto Plus is a subscription service that costs $5.00 per month. This subscription offers unlimited weekly meal plans and the advanced Kitchen Scan feature.

Can I cancel my Plento Pasto Plus subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your Plento Pasto Plus subscription at any time. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, and can be managed through your Apple ID settings.

Does Plento Pasto offer a savings guarantee?

Yes, Plento Pasto Plus includes a savings guarantee. If the Plus subscription does not save you more than $5 in a month, you can reach out, and your next month's subscription will be provided free of charge.

What devices is Plento Pasto available on?

Plento Pasto is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app was last updated on June 29, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support.

How often is Plento Pasto updated?

The app was last updated on June 29, 2026, with version 1.1.1. This suggests a recent update, and users can expect ongoing improvements and feature additions.

What is the age rating for Plento Pasto?

Plento Pasto has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for young children and families.

Does Plento Pasto have ads?

No, Plento Pasto does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with an optional premium subscription for enhanced features.