# useLadle: Meal Planner — Pantry-aware shopping lists

> Pantry-aware shopping lists (iPhone/iPad app by Ladle Limited Liability Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useladle-meal-planner/id6761727388 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ladle Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891123191)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useladle-meal-planner/id6761727388/reviews.md

## What is useLadle?

useLadle is a meal planning app that turns the Sunday scramble into a calm, organized routine.                                  
                                                                                
Plan your meals for the week, and useLadle automatically builds your grocery list organized by category. 
                                                            
MEAL PLANNING
  • Plan 3, 5, or 7 days at a time
  • Smart recipe suggestions based on what you haven't tried lately
  • Scale recipes up or down for any serving size
  • Set dietary restrictions and allergens once 
  • Save your favorite plans into templates
                                                                                
GROCERY LIST                                              
  • Auto-generated from your meal plan, ingredients combined across all recipes
  • Send your list directly to Instacart in one tap
  • Organized by category: Produce, Meat, Dairy, and more                       
  • Mark pantry staples so they never clutter your list                         
  • Swipe to collect items as you shop                      
                                                                                
RECIPES
  • 200+ curated recipes from real food websites                                
  • Web Import strips ads and clutter, saves just the ingredients and instructions
  • Scan recipes from cookbooks or printed cards using your camera
  • Search and filter by meal type, tags, dietary needs, and cook time          
  • Export your entire collection as a cookbook PDF
                                                                                
SYNC & ACCESS                                             
  • Cloud sync — plan on one device, shop on another
  • Share your grocery list in real time

useLadle is designed for people who want to eat well without spending their whole week thinking about it. Free for 14 days, no credit card required.
                                                                                
  Terms of Use (EULA):                                                          
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## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ladle Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ladle Pro Annual | $41.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Photo Import Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Photo Import Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Photo Import Credits | $6.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-22

- See ingredient warnings when picking recipes for your plan or importing new ones
  - Swap out ingredients you can't eat with AI-suggested alternatives
  - Manage recipes directly from your meal plan — edit, delete, and add, just like in your recipe library

### 1.2 — 2026-07-10

- Add recipes to your plan straight from the recipe library.  No more switching tabs.
- Editing a recipe? Save your changes on any step.
- Plan days now show real dates

### 1.1 — 2026-05-25

What's New in v1.1
  
  - Plan cards now show actual days and dates
  - Recipe picker redesigned for easier browsing on mobile
  - "Clear All Data" fixed. No longer affects other synced devices
  - Shopping list ingredient categories improved
  - Bug fixes and polish

### 1.0 — 2026-05-12

No release notes.

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