Comparison

MenuMagic vs Family Menu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MenuMagic

Features
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Take the stress out of meal planning with MenuMagic, your all-in-one solution for personalized weekly meal plans and smart shopping lists. PERSONALIZED MEAL PLANS IN SECONDS * Create custom weekly menus that fit your lifestyle * Adapt plans to your schedule - quick lunches on workdays, special meals on weekends * Support for all dietary needs: vegan, gluten-free, allergies, and preferences * Flexible plans that can be modified on the fly SMART SHOPPING MADE SIMPLE * Automatic shopping lists generated from your meal plan * Items organized by supermarket aisle for efficient shopping * See exactly which day each ingredient is needed for PERFECT FOR FAMILIES & ROOMMATES * Share meal plans and shopping lists with household members * Real-time synchronization across all devices * See what others are buying in real-time * Split shopping tasks efficiently ENDLESS RECIPE INSPIRATION * Discover new recipes tailored to your preferences * Step-by-step cooking instructions * Seasonal ingredients and nutritious meals HEALTH & NUTRITION FOCUSED * Get insights on your macro nutrients * Seasonal, nutrient-rich ingredients * Support for special diets and restrictions * Promote healthy eating habits

About

Family Menu

Features
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Family Menu helps you plan the whole week's meals stress-free β€” and finally answers the question β€œWhat shall we cook today?”. Add your family (adults and children) and mark, for each dish, who loves it, can eat it or can't eat it. Plan lunch and dinner per day, set who's joining, and get matching suggestions β€” sorted by what hasn't been on the table for the longest. FEATURES β€’ Weekly plan for lunch and dinner β€’ Family members with preferences: "loves it", "can eat", "can't eat" β€’ Attendance per meal (default: nobody at lunch, everyone at dinner) β€’ Smart suggestions: matching who's present and longest since cooked β€’ Multiple dishes per meal β€’ A colour for each person β€’ Optional sync across devices β€” sign in with an email code, invite the family by QR code β€’ Works fully offline; signing in is only needed for sharing PRIVACY No ads, no tracking. Without signing in, your data stays on your device. More at familymenu.hung.ch/privacy. Available in English, German, Spanish, Italian and French.

Screenshots

MenuMagic4 screens
Family Menu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Family Menu at none against MenuMagic's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MenuMagic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Family Menu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MenuMagic ships an update every 3 weeks, Family Menu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MenuMagic versus Family Menu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenuMagicFamily Menu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLuca BrozziHung Medien

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MenuMagic

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 Month14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year14 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Family Menu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MenuMagic free?
MenuMagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Family Menu free?
Family Menu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MenuMagic or Family Menu have ads?
Neither MenuMagic nor Family Menu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MenuMagic or Family Menu?
MenuMagic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Family Menu every 2 weeks. Most recently, MenuMagic was updated on September 17, 2026 and Family Menu on September 19, 2026.

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