# Preplate: Meal Prep & Macros — Grocery List From Your Recipes

> Meal planning, macro tracking, and grocery list generation app. (iPhone/iPad app by CAMERON WILLIAM COOPER.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preplate-meal-prep-and-macros/id6763815262 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CAMERON WILLIAM COOPER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887601527)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preplate-meal-prep-and-macros/id6763815262/reviews.md

## What is Preplate?

Preplate is the meal planning app built for people who actually meal prep.

Plan your lunches and dinners for the week, track every macro, and generate a grocery list that writes itself — all in one app. Whether you're cutting, bulking, or just eating better on a budget, Preplate makes it simple.

Privacy Policy: https://cameronwc.github.io/preplate/
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

HOW IT WORKS

Pick your recipes. Fill your week. Tap Finalize and your grocery list builds itself — duplicate ingredients combined, everything sorted by aisle, ready for the store.

TRACK WHAT YOU EAT

Log food by search, barcode, or plain description. Search results resolve to the same record as the detail screen, so the calories you see are the calories you log. Scan a packaged item and Preplate defaults to the serving on the label — "1 can," "1 scoop" — with ounces and grams behind it. Calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and sodium, all on one screen.

MEAL PREP MODE

Assign one recipe to all five weekday lunches with a single tap. Preplate calculates the batch size, scales the ingredients, and adds everything to your shopping list. Sunday prep, sorted.

44 READY-TO-COOK RECIPES

Every recipe is a complete meal — protein, carb, and vegetable included. No "just the chicken breast" entries. Accurate macros per serving. Filter by Under 30 Min, Crockpot, Meal Prep, Freezer Friendly, High Protein, Low Carb, or One Pot. Cooking Mode walks you through each step with built-in timers and keeps your screen awake.

SMART GROCERY LIST

Your list groups items by aisle and combines duplicates intelligently — if two recipes use chicken breast, you see one line with the total. Check items off as you shop. Quick-add anything in plain language: type "2 lbs chicken" and it files itself.

MACRO TRACKING & APPLE HEALTH

Set daily targets for calories, protein, carbs, and fat. See exactly where the day lands before you cook a single thing. Everything you log is saved to Apple Health automatically. You can also opt in to import steps, active energy, and weight back into Preplate.

WATER & WEIGHT

Log water against a daily goal and track your weight with a trend line, so progress stays visible without a second app.

ADD YOUR OWN RECIPES

Type them in by hand or paste from your clipboard — Preplate parses the ingredients and steps for you. Scale any recipe up or down and the macros adjust automatically.

WIDGETS

Today's lunch and dinner on your home screen, with calories and protein at a glance.

PREPLATE PREMIUM

The free version includes full meal planning, all 44 recipes, Meal Prep Mode, macro tracking, food search and barcode logging, the smart grocery list, water and weight tracking, widgets, and a monthly taste of the AI features.

Premium adds:
- No ads
- AI coach and AI weekly meal planner — every day, not just a taste
- Photo and menu scanning: snap a meal to log it, or a restaurant menu to see which dishes fit your remaining macros
- AI recipe creator
- Import recipes from any URL
- Meal plan templates: budget weeks from $60, goal-based plans from 1,700 to 3,200 calories, or save your own week and reuse it
- Recurring shopping items
- Shop by physical store aisle (Kroger-owned stores only: Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith's, Fry's, QFC, Dillons and other Kroger banners)
- Household sharing over iCloud — same list on both phones, with real-time check-off
- Export your list to the Reminders app

Premium is $2.99/month or $14.99/year, with a one-week free trial.

Built by someone who actually meal preps every Sunday. No bloat, no social features — just a fast, focused app that helps you eat well and spend less.

## Key features

- Weekly meal planning
- Macro and calorie tracking
- Automated grocery list generation
- Recipe filtering and cooking mode
- Food logging via search, barcode, or description
- Integration with Apple Health
- Custom recipe input

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preplate Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Preplate Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preplate-meal-prep-and-macros/id6763815262/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Preplate is exactly what meal planning apps should be, simple.

*2026-09-02*

No clutter, no gimmicks. Plan your week, get a grocery list that sorts itself by aisle, and track your macros without fighting the app to do it. Meal Prep Mode (batch one recipe across the week in one tap) is a great touch if you’re a Sunday-prep person. Upgraded to Premium for the AI meal planner and recipe import and it’s worth the few bucks a month. Solid work, excited to see where this goes.

## Frequently asked questions about Preplate

### Does Preplate have ads?

Yes, the free version of Preplate contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by subscribing to Preplate Premium.

### What are the subscription options for Preplate Premium?

Preplate Premium offers a monthly subscription for $2.99 with a 7-day free trial, and an annual subscription for $14.99. Premium unlocks features like an AI coach and ad-free experience.

### How does Preplate help with grocery shopping?

Preplate automatically generates a smart grocery list by combining ingredients from your planned meals and sorting them by aisle. You can also quickly add items in plain language.

### Can I add my own recipes to Preplate?

Yes, you can manually input your own recipes or paste them from your clipboard. Preplate will parse the ingredients and steps, and automatically adjust macros when you scale the recipe.

### What devices is Preplate available on?

Currently, Preplate is supported on iPhone. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Preplate updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on September 3, 2026, indicating recent activity. Updates typically ensure new features and bug fixes.

### What age rating does Preplate have?

Preplate has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in food and nutrition.

### Does Preplate sync with Apple Health?

Yes, Preplate automatically saves logged food data to Apple Health. You can also opt to import steps, active energy, and weight data back into Preplate.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-09-11

Preplate now checks in after your first generated shopping list. Small fixes and polish.

### 1.2 — 2026-09-03

Marketing, Support, and Privacy Policy URL updates.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-01

No release notes.

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