Simmer: Meal Planner
Grocery Budget, Pantry Tracker
About
This app simplifies meal planning by generating budget-friendly, one-pan recipes based on household size. It creates smart shopping lists, tracks pantry inventory to prevent duplicate purchases, and offers step-by-step cooking guidance with timers. The app also provides food storage and prep advice to ensure freshness.
What's New in Simmer
4.0
September 18, 2026
What's New: - Improved dietary filters — smarter keto matching and more reliable gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions - Fixed a shopping list bug where already-planned ingredients from an unfinished week could be missed when building the next week's list - Cleaned up ingredient categorization so items appear in the correct grocery aisle - General bug fixes and stability improvements
MoreFAQ
What is Simmer?
Simmer is a meal planning application that generates budget-friendly, one-pan recipes tailored to your household size. It also creates shopping lists, tracks your pantry inventory, and provides cooking instructions.
How does Simmer help with grocery budgeting?
Simmer displays the estimated cost of each meal before you shop and aims to keep ingredients within a consistent price range. This helps you manage your grocery bill week to week.
Does Simmer track what ingredients I already have?
Yes, Simmer features smart pantry tracking. It remembers what you've purchased and automatically checks your shopping list against your existing inventory to prevent duplicate buys.
Can Simmer help me store food properly?
Absolutely. Simmer provides guidance on how to store your purchased ingredients, including what to refrigerate, freeze, and when to transfer items to maintain freshness and safety.
Is Simmer available on multiple devices?
Simmer is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing you to plan meals and manage your kitchen on the go.
How often is Simmer updated?
The latest version of Simmer was released on September 18, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to improve the user experience.
What is the age rating for Simmer?
Simmer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking to simplify their meal preparation.
Is Simmer free to use?
Yes, Simmer is currently free to use as it is in its public testing period. Users are encouraged to provide feedback through a prompt within the app.
