# Punkin — Meals From Your Macros

> AI meal planner that generates recipes from macros, pantry, and goals. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Thompson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punkin/id6790060776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896572037)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punkin/id6790060776/reviews.md

## What is Punkin?

Punkin — Meals From Your Macros

Stop guessing what to eat. Start talking to Punkin.

Punkin is the AI meal companion that turns your macros, your pantry, and your goals into real meals you'll actually want to cook within seconds — no guessing, no spreadsheets, no rigid meal plans, no stress. Just tell Punkin what you have, what you're craving, or how much time you've got, and get a meal that fits your day perfectly.

- Everything Is a Conversation
Talk to Punkin like a friend who happens to be a nutrition genius. Type it, say it, or snap a photo — Punkin can read your pantry shelf, your restaurant menu, or your fridge and turn it into a recommendation on the spot. No forms. No friction. Just ask.

- Meals Built Around YOUR Macros
Set your goals once, and every recommendation Punkin makes is calculated against your remaining protein, carbs, fat, and calories for the day — so you always know exactly what fits and what doesn't. Punkin shows its work too: you'll always see why a meal was picked for you.

- Your Kitchen, Understood
Punkin knows what's in your kitchen and helps you use it before it goes to waste. See how many macro-friendly meals you can already make with what you have, get smart "use soon" suggestions for ingredients that are running low, and never let good food go bad again.

- Smarter Grocery Trips
Punkin's Grocery Intelligence shows you exactly which items will unlock the most meals — plus sales, nice-to-haves, and small additions with big payoff. Shop with purpose instead of wandering the aisles. And if you think of something you need, just tell Punkin what it is and to add it to your grocery list. Punkin will add it there automatically.

- Allergy-Safe by Design
Food allergies are serious, and Punkin treats them that way. Every recommendation is filtered against your allergy profile as a hard safety rule — never softened, never approximate.

- Real Progress, Real Encouragement
Track your macro accuracy over time, see how well Punkin has come to know you (that's your Punkin Confidence score), and watch your recommendations get sharper the more you use the app.

Why people love Punkin:
- One continuous conversation — no separate screens for every little thing
- Recommendations that explain their reasoning, every time
- A pantry-aware AI that actually knows what's in your kitchen
- Grocery suggestions tied directly to the meals you'll unlock
- A companion with personality — warm, encouraging, and always in your corner
- Stop installing multiple apps to get the job done when Punkin covers it all!

Punkin isn't another calorie-counting spreadsheet with a cute mascot bolted on. It's a genuinely helpful companion for the very human question of "what should I eat today?" — one that respects your time, your goals, and your safety.

Macro and calorie figures in Punkin are estimates intended to support your goals, not medical or nutritional advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized dietary guidance.

Download Punkin and let dinner (and breakfast, and lunch, and snacks) get handled.

Use Punkin for free, or unlock all Premium features with a 7-day free trial. Continue afterward for just $7.99/month.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered meal recommendations
- Pantry inventory management
- Macro and calorie tracking
- Allergy-safe filtering
- Smart grocery list generation
- Conversational interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Punkin Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Punkin Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punkin/id6790060776/reviews.md

### 5/5 — What a cute and great tool for keeping me on track!

*2026-08-21*

Love this app. Being able to add the contents of my fridge/pantry and have it curate meals to help me hit my macros is so incredibly convenient and they were really tasty too!

### 5/5 — Great for busy moms!!

*2026-08-18*

I love this app! It’s so simple and so helpful!

## Frequently asked questions about Punkin

### What is Punkin?

Punkin is an AI meal companion designed to create personalized meal recommendations based on your daily macros, pantry inventory, and dietary goals. It aims to simplify meal planning and reduce food waste.

### How does Punkin help with my macros?

Once you set your macro goals (protein, carbs, fat, calories), Punkin calculates every meal recommendation against your remaining daily targets. It clearly shows why a meal was chosen to help you stay on track.

### Can Punkin help me use ingredients I already have?

Yes, Punkin understands your kitchen inventory and suggests meals using ingredients you have on hand, including "use soon" recommendations to prevent food waste. It can also identify ingredients that will unlock the most meal possibilities.

### Is Punkin safe for people with food allergies?

Punkin is designed with allergy safety as a priority. All recommendations are strictly filtered against your defined allergy profile, ensuring that suggestions are always safe and never approximate.

### Does Punkin have ads?

Punkin is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience focused on meal planning and nutrition.

### What devices does Punkin support?

Punkin is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, with version 1.0.10 being the latest release as of August 12, 2026.

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

Punkin offers a monthly subscription for $7.99 and a yearly subscription for $79.99, both including a 7-day free trial. These premium plans likely offer enhanced features beyond the free version.

### How often is Punkin updated?

The app was last updated on August 12, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The latest version is 1.0.10.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.14 — 2026-08-24

Bug fixes, added another 3,000 recipe's

### 1.0.13 — 2026-08-19

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.0.12 — 2026-08-18

This update makes logging meals faster and more accurate:
• Food search and barcode scanning now pull from a much more complete nutrition database — fewer "no results" and more real macro data for everyday foods
• Serving sizes are now shown clearly (like "2 tbsp" or "100g") instead of just "1 serving"
• Tap anywhere on a search result to add it — no more hunting for a tiny button
• Added a one-tap clear button to the meal name field
• Fixed a bug where food suggestions sometimes wouldn't reappear after editing
• Polished a small visual glitch on the welcome screen

### 1.0.10 — 2026-08-12

New onboarding for smoother transition to Punkin!

### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-11

What's New

We've refreshed how you get started with Punkin! On your first launch, choose to jump right in and explore right away, or take two minutes to personalize your macros and preferences — whichever fits you best.

Also in this update:

Cleaner, more polished welcome and free-trial screens
Your free trial status now shows right on your profile (Day X of 7), so you always know where you stand
General performance and stability improvements

## More apps by Andrew Thompson

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All apps by Andrew Thompson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896572037

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