PrepHero vs The Lean Edit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrepHero
Manage your meal prep subscriptions, track your health metrics, and connect with customer support. Monitor weight, calories, macros, and water intake. Easily adjust delivery details and payment information.
- Meal plan management
- Delivery address changes
- Payment processing
- Plan pausing and renewal
- Weight tracking
- Calorie and macro monitoring
- Direct help desk access
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PrepHero is your personal meal prep companion. Chef-prepared meals, built around your nutrition goals and delivered to your door — all managed from one calm, simple app. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See your week at a glance — every meal and delivery day in one clean view. • Swap any meal for an alternative that fits your calories and macros. • Track protein, carbs, fat and calories for each day's plan. • Pause and resume delivery days when life gets in the way. • Keep your dietary preferences and allergies up to date so every meal fits you. • See exactly when your plan ends, and reach our team whenever you need a hand. BUILT AROUND YOU Your plan is personalized to your goals and dietary needs — whether you're focused on performance, balance, or simply eating better without the planning. FOR MEMBERS PrepHero is for active PrepHero members. New members are set up personally by our team, not in the app — so if you're new, just get in touch and we'll get you started. Questions? Message us anytime from inside the app. Nutritional information is provided for general guidance and is not medical advice.
The Lean Edit
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Lean Edit is your partner in building a healthier lifestyle. We combine nutrition expertise with chef-crafted meals to deliver convenient, balanced plans right to your doorstep. Whether you want to slim down, build muscle, or maintain a healthy lifestyle, Lean Edit gives you a variety of flexible meal plan options designed to fit your goals and taste preferences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Lean Edit at every 2 weeks against PrepHero's every 5 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PrepHero ships an update every 5 months, The Lean Edit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrepHero | The Lean Edit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PrepHero Restaurant LLC | MACROHERO FOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SOFTWARE DESIGN |
In-app purchases
PrepHero
No in-app purchases
The Lean Edit
No in-app purchases









