# a better meal vs GoToMeals

The clearest difference is rating: GoToMeals at 5.0 against a better meal's 4.6. GoToMeals also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). a better meal's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and ratings volume (61 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. a better meal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GoToMeals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GoToMeals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: a better meal has 61 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of a better meal's written reviews are positive against 100% of GoToMeals's.

a better meal ships an update fortnightly, GoToMeals every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | a better meal | GoToMeals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-better-meal-menu-planner/id6443470543/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotomeals/id6749471193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Better Meal LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646237236) | [THE PACIFIC COAST APPLICATION COMPANY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493356230) |

## What reviewers say

### a better meal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-better-meal-menu-planner/id6443470543)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Simplify meal planning and discover personalized recipes with this AI-powered organizer. Create custom weekly meal plans, import recipes from anywhere, and build cooking confidence with instructional videos. Effortlessly generate grocery lists and integrate with popular shopping apps.

**Highlights:** Custom weekly meal plans, Import recipes from any source, Cooking skill instructional videos, Automated grocery lists, Grocery app integration, Thousands of quick & healthy recipes, Meal planning calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $199.00 | one-time |


### GoToMeals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotomeals/id6749471193)

Simplify your weekly meal planning with an AI-powered assistant that generates personalized meal plans and grocery lists. Save time, reduce food waste, and cater to your family's preferences and pantry with smart automation.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meal planning, Automated grocery list creation, Personalized meal suggestions, Pantry and schedule integration, Food waste reduction, Family preference tailoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go To Meals Monthly Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| Go To Meals Annual Subscription | $20.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is a better meal free?

a better meal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GoToMeals free?

GoToMeals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, a better meal or GoToMeals?

GoToMeals is rated higher. a better meal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while GoToMeals averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do a better meal or GoToMeals have ads?

Neither a better meal nor GoToMeals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, a better meal or GoToMeals?

a better meal ships an update fortnightly, and GoToMeals every 4 weeks. Most recently, a better meal was updated on November 3, 2026 and GoToMeals on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*