PrepMyWeekLite vs Malu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrepMyWeekLite
Simplify your weekly meal planning with this app. It helps you select recipes, customize servings, and generates an organized grocery list based on your preferred store's inventory. Save time, money, and reduce food waste by planning your meals efficiently.
- Weekly meal planning
- Recipe selection
- Customizable servings
- Automated grocery lists
- Save favorite recipes
- Upload own recipes
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PrepMyWeekLite makes weekly meal planning simple and efficient. Whether you're cooking for one or a family, this app helps you choose delicious dinner recipes, customize servings, and generate a precise grocery list tailored to your needs. Features: Select meals based on your preferred grocery store’s inventory Specify number of people and meals to plan for the week Optionally reuse leftover dinners as lunches Get automatically generated grocery lists organized by store aisles Save your favorite recipes and upload your own Spend less time stressing over what to cook and more time enjoying your meals. PrepMyWeekLite is designed to help you eat better, save money, and reduce food waste — all in a few simple taps. Start prepping your week the smart way!
Malu
Capture fleeting thoughts, inspirations, and aspirations in a calm, organized digital journal. Track your progress as you bring these ideas to life, fostering a sense of joy and accomplishment without the pressure of productivity.
- Collect and save ideas
- Track tried experiences
- Organized and clutter-free interface
- Gentle reminders for action
- Focus on personal fulfillment
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Collect the little ideas and thoughts that make life sweeter. Malu is your cozy idea journal for everything you want to try, experience, or remember. Whether it is a spontaneous idea, a new hobby, a recipe, or a small moment you would love to make happen someday, Malu gives you a calm and clutter-free space for your thoughts. What you can do with Malu Collect and save ideas Keep your thoughts, inspirations, and little ideas all in one place. Try things out Track what you have already tried and watch your collection of ideas grow. Cozy and organized No stress, no clutter. Just your ideas, beautifully organized. Gentle reminders Get softly reminded to turn your ideas into reality. With Malu by your side Your sweet companion makes collecting and trying new things simple and joyful. Who is Malu for? For people who want to save ideas instead of forgetting them. For anyone who wants to keep track of small dreams and plans. For creative minds, daydreamers, and the curious. For everyone looking for a simple and caring journal. Why Malu? Malu is not about being more productive. It is about paying attention to what truly matters to you. Turn inspiration into small actions. At your own pace. In your own way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrepMyWeekLite at none against Malu's 2. PrepMyWeekLite also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Malu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PrepMyWeekLite asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PrepMyWeekLite against 5.0 for Malu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
PrepMyWeekLite ships an update every 5 days, Malu monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrepMyWeekLite | Malu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Emery Farthing | Martin Zimmer |
Customer experience
PrepMyWeekLite
Malu
In-app purchases
PrepMyWeekLite
No in-app purchases
Malu
- Malu Supporter$2.99
- Malu Supporter Plus$4.99









