BLW Meals vs MugDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLW Meals
This app helps parents confidently introduce solid foods to their babies using the Baby-led Weaning method. It offers a comprehensive food library, age-specific guides, and a vast collection of nutritionist-approved recipes and meal plans. Track your baby's food journey and introduce allergens safely.
- Baby-led weaning feeding guide
- Extensive food library with preparation tips
- 650+ nutritionist-created recipes
- Monthly meal plans
- Baby's first foods checklist
- Allergen introduction tracking
- Age-specific nutritional and behavioral guides
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What parents are saying: Iluvpalmtrees Favorite BLW app "So much free information and excellent examples of what you can feed your little one through all stages. Follow their IG as well for daily tips and videos." MJ - first time mom Love this app! "I absolutely love this app and the Instagram page. As a FTM, it feels like I have a team on speed dial helping me to navigate through this. Although the free version of the app has a LOT of content, the paid version is definitely worth it. Thank you for all the great content, thoughtful information, ideas and suggestions." ou945577 So thankful for this app "I love this app so much, from the appropriate age meal, to the checklist of foods, to the meal ideas for the day, week or month. I found this app to be extremely helpful I started with the free version and eventually saw the value and helpfulness it has, you won’t regret buying it. The best of the best for my kid and I can’t thank this app enough for all the foods and meals it’s introduced to my baby and family, yes family! —-- Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @BLWMealsApp —-- Confidently start solids with your baby. Learn how to safely prepare a variety of foods for your baby in our entirely free food library. We’re a team of 20+ women dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date information in the world of child nutrition. Our team includes pediatricians, maternal and pediatric nutritionists, a speech therapist, and other healthcare professionals. Our app is entirely ad-free with no random product promotions. Download it for free! In this app you will find: -A detailed feeding guide for each age with how to start and navigate Baby-led Weaning from 6 to 24 months along with guidance for allergen introduction. As your child grows, we also offer nutritional and behavioral guides for children from 2 to 7 years old. -A free baby food library with photos, videos, and tips on how to cut and prepare food safely for your baby to offer as finger foods or with responsive spoon-feeding. Integrated note feature for recording baby’s favorite foods, making shopping lists, jotting questions and photos for your pediatrician and much more… -Baby Cookbook: delicious, quick, and easy to make recipes -650+ recipes made by nutritionists and board-certified dietitians -450+ Vegetarian and 200+ vegan recipes -Use our filters to find exactly what you’re looking for -Search for specific ingredients, save your favorites, put them in folders and make notes! -Baby Meals: Monthly meal plans (with a vegetarian option) for all ages (6 months and up), made by board-certified dietitians -Foods Checklist (Tracker): baby's first foods checklist -Track your baby’s first foods and take notes -Ideal for keeping track of the top allergens introduced -Quiz -Fun quizzes you can find in the Guides by Age. How BLW Meals Works: Free version: Access to the entire 100+ food section,, over 20 nutrition guides, and multiple quizzes. Premium version: Unlock 650+ recipes, menus for each stage of your baby’s development, a food checklist, and full access to all guides. Available with monthly and yearly plans, and a free trial option. Your subscription renews automatically, but you can cancel anytime with just two clicks. The app store sends a purchase confirmation email. You can turn off auto-renewal in your subscription settings after purchase. All billing details are clearly explained within the app and the app store. For any questions, message us on Instagram @BlwMealsApp or send an e-mail to hi@blwmeals.com This app is for English-speaking users. For recipes and menus in Portuguese, download BLW Brasil. For Spanish, search BLW Ideas. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://learn.appdocumentation.com/en/collections/1618556-terms-conditions-and-privacy-policy
MugDeck
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Discover your next favourite drink with MugDeck. From your first coffee of the morning to a comforting evening hot chocolate, MugDeck helps you find something delicious to make at home. Explore more than 700 drink recipes, discover new combinations and keep your favourites close at hand. YOUR NEXT DRINK, DEALT Let MugDeck deal you a selection of drinks to explore. Keep the ones that catch your eye, replace individual suggestions or deal a completely new deck when you fancy something different. SOMETHING FOR EVERY MOOD Explore eight drink categories: • Coffee • Tea & Chai • Matcha • Herbal & Infusions • Hot Chocolate • Hot Fruit Drinks • Iced Drinks • Velvetizer Whether you want a familiar favourite, a refreshing iced drink or an indulgent chocolate treat, there’s plenty to discover. FIND DRINKS THAT SUIT YOU Personalise your selection with caffeine preferences and dairy-free and nut filters. Choose caffeinated, low-caffeine or caffeine-free options to suit your day. MAKE IT WITH CONFIDENCE Each recipe includes ingredients, step-by-step instructions and preparation time. Recipes start with one serving, and you can adjust the serving count when making drinks for others. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Found a drink you love? Tap the heart to save it and return to it whenever the craving strikes. EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE Browse the full recipe collection or let your next deck introduce you to something new. MugDeck makes choosing what to drink part of the enjoyment. MUGDECK PREMIUM Start with a 7-day free trial, then £2.99 per month in the UK. Your subscription unlocks the MugDeck experience and its recipe collection. The free trial is available to eligible new subscribers. Prices may vary by country and are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of an applicable free trial. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current trial or billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION Always check ingredient packaging and preparation conditions for allergens. Dietary filters are a guide and do not guarantee the absence of allergens or cross-contamination. Caffeine content varies by ingredient, brand and preparation method. MugDeck is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hotel Chocolat or other brands mentioned in recipes. Privacy Policy: https://dinnerdeckapp.com/mugdeck/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MugDeck at every 3 days against BLW Meals's every 6 weeks. BLW Meals's advantage is chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BLW Meals sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MugDeck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BLW Meals ships an update every 6 weeks, MugDeck every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLW Meals | MugDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (325 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 325 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #50 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLW SOCIAL PTE. LTD. | Ricky Francis |
Bugs and requests
BLW Meals
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing on home screen
- Inability to access paid content after subscription
- Recipes not loading properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to customize meal plans
- Improve shopping list functionality
- Introduce multi-child profiles
- Add more international/cultural recipes
- Improve app performance and stability
MugDeck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BLW Meals
- Monthly plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual subscription 40% OFF$20.991 Year
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- 6-month plan$29.006 Months
- Annual plan14 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Annual Plan14 Days trial$59.991 Year
MugDeck
- MugDeck Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Questions
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