# Stash: Meal Planner — Meal Planning & Grocery List > Meal planner and grocery list generator using existing food inventory. (iPhone/iPad app by KitchIntentional, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-meal-planner/id1528971906 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [KitchIntentional, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528971908) - Category: Food & Drink, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 38 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-10-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-meal-planner/id1528971906/reviews.md ## What is Stash? The most surefire way to save time and money on groceries is to Eat What You Have. Stash: Meal Planner is a unique tool that streamlines mealtime by making suggestions for meals you can prepare with the food you already have on hand. Manage your food inventory, shopping list, favorite meals, and custom meal plan all in one place. Stash offers a Free tier and a Paid subscription for serious meal planners. With a free account, users have the ability to - search for meal ideas with single or multiple ingredients - save favorite meal ideas - specify meal preferences and restrictions With a paid subscription, Meal Planners also have the ability to - create a meal plan by making Stash-recommended meals using the food you already have. - find new and exciting ways to use the foods you eat regularly or the foods that are on sale or in season. - create a meal plan that fits your dietary needs, from kid friendly, to Paleo, to pescatarian, or low carb. - save your own favorite meals and recipe links for quick reference. - automatically adjust inventory when you make meals from the recommended list. - send items directly from your inventory to the shopping list and automatically back into your inventory when you buy them. - when necessary, send additional items directly to your shopping list if they are missing from the recommended meals you select. - export and share shopping lists with family members. - minimize trips to the grocery store by focusing on using the food you already have. - reduce food waste by prioritizing foods that will go bad sooner. ## Key features - Suggests meals from existing ingredients - Manages food inventory - Generates shopping lists - Customizable meal plans - Supports dietary restrictions - Reduces food waste ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Meal Planner Member | $2.49 | per month | | Meal Planner Member | $24.99 | per year | | Meal Planner (skip trial) | $20.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-meal-planner/id1528971906/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Should Just Charge For App *2021-11-27, version 1.0.6* Offering an app with no cost and no mention that you can’t do anything without getting a membership is ridiculous. Be up front about the charges. I don’t mind paying for your IP and hard work, just be honest. **Developer response:** Thanks for reaching out. I'll make sure to be more clear in the description what features are available with the free level versus the subscribing level. I hope you'll try it again! ### 2/5 — Meh, misleading! *2021-09-09, version 1.0.5* The app is free, but if you actually want to add what food you have, use their shopping tool, or create and plan meals based on the food you already have you will NEED to PAY. otherwise it’s just a bunch of meal “ideas”…… **Developer response:** Thanks for reaching out. I'll make sure to be more clear in the app description what features are available with the free level versus the subscribing level. I hope you'll try it again! ### 1/5 — Not Working *2021-06-28, version 1.0.5* Will not let me start free trial **Developer response:** So sorry for your trouble. We've done a lot of working out the kinks since your review and I hope you'll consider trying it again! ### 2/5 — Not working *2021-06-20, version 1.0.5* I started the trial, but app won’t let me access anything and keeps saying I did not start trial. Okay. **Developer response:** So sorry for your trouble. We've done a lot of working out the kinks since your review and I hope you'll consider trying it again! ### 5/5 — No more waste! *2021-05-05, version 1.0.5* This app was a Godsend! After spending so many times throwing groceries out that spoiled before we got a chance to eat them, this is helping us to make serious changes in our habits and saving money in the process. So excited to keep learning and using this app. **Developer response:** It's all about the habits! Great work! ### 5/5 — Amazing & Awesome App *2020-10-14, version 1.0.1* I stare at my pantry and fridge and have no idea what to do for dinner. Finally there is an app that tells me what to do with all the food that I have. Now I can put meals together by using the Stash app. It’s amazing!!!! **Developer response:** So glad you love it! ### 5/5 — Usefulness *2020-10-13, version 1.0.1* Stash helps me rock the kitchen! Love it! **Developer response:** Love to hear this! Keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — The best meal planning app *2020-10-13, version 1.0.1* I love this app! It helps me to organize and use what I already have, decreasing food waste, saves money and time. With unlimited access to meals, you will see a great variety, from chicken nuggets with green beans to homemade hibachi chicken with rice and veggies and everything in between. **Developer response:** So glad to hear you are finding all sorts of meals you like! ### 5/5 — Game changer *2020-10-12, version 1.0* This app is so helpful and user-friendly! Now I can whip up dinner like a boss using what I have instead of staring at my pantry and fridge with a feeling of defeat. This really helped me get out of my dinner rut, too. **Developer response:** Dinner ruts are no fun. So glad to hear its working for you! ## Frequently asked questions about Stash ### What is Stash's primary function? Stash's primary function is to help users plan meals and create grocery lists by suggesting recipes based on the food they already have in their inventory. This helps minimize food waste and reduce unnecessary grocery trips. ### Does Stash offer a free version? Yes, Stash offers a free tier that allows users to search for meal ideas with single or multiple ingredients, save favorite meals, and specify meal preferences and restrictions. ### What features are included in the paid subscription for Stash? The paid subscription unlocks advanced features such as creating meal plans with Stash-recommended meals using existing food, finding new ways to use ingredients on sale or in season, creating plans for specific dietary needs, and automatically adjusting inventory. ### How much does the Stash subscription cost? Stash offers subscription plans starting at $2.49 per month with a 14-day free trial, or an annual plan for $20.99 or $24.99, also with a 14-day free trial. ### Can I share my shopping lists with others using Stash? Yes, a feature available with the paid subscription allows users to export and share shopping lists with family members. ### How does Stash help reduce food waste? Stash helps reduce food waste by prioritizing the use of foods that are already in your inventory and are likely to spoil sooner, incorporating them into meal suggestions. ### What dietary needs does Stash cater to? Stash can create meal plans that fit various dietary needs, including kid-friendly, Paleo, pescatarian, or low-carb options, with its paid subscription. ### What devices is Stash available on? Stash is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.0.8 — 2023-04-12 Minor improvements and bug fixes. ### 1.0.7 — 2022-03-04 Minor improvements and bug fixes. ## Apps similar to Stash | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MealTastic: Cooking Recipes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mealtastic-cooking-recipes/id1397360290) | 4.4 (171) | Free | Food & Drink | | [My Meal Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-meal-planner/id1522003882) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Fridge Hero: Track Food Expiry](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fridge-hero-track-food-expiry/id1462463253) | 4.2 (41) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Huey Burger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huey-burger/id1523027034) | 4.9 (258) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Pantrywizard: Food Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantrywizard-food-planner/id1473889047) | 3.3 (7) | Free | Food & Drink | | [Tooginos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooginos/id1580430880) | — | Free | Food & Drink | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*