# Menu Planner 2 vs MeltdownMap

The clearest difference is rating: MeltdownMap at 5.0 against Menu Planner 2's 3.4. Menu Planner 2's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Menu Planner 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MeltdownMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MeltdownMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Menu Planner 2 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Menu Planner 2 ships an update every 5 days, MeltdownMap every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Menu Planner 2 | MeltdownMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu-planner-2-meal-planner/id6749155836/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meltdownmap-ai-autism-tracker/id6781921346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 198 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnovaDev, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/304945494) | [Primecell Distributor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781356815) |

## What reviewers say

### Menu Planner 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu-planner-2-meal-planner/id6749155836)

Plan meals, organize recipes, and create smart shopping lists. This app helps manage pantry items, track nutrition, and sync data across devices. Features like recipe import and barcode scanning streamline meal preparation and grocery shopping.

**Highlights:** Create daily, weekly, or monthly meal plans, Save and import recipes with photos and nutrition info, Build smart shopping lists with pantry tracking, Sync data across all devices, Import recipes from websites and photos, Barcode scanner for quick item lookups

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium + Sync Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium + Sync Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### MeltdownMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meltdownmap-ai-autism-tracker/id6781921346)

This app helps parents of children with autism understand and predict meltdowns using AI-powered pattern tracking. It logs detailed information, identifies hidden correlations, and provides personalized strategy reports and de-escalation tools.

**Highlights:** AI-powered pattern tracking, Detailed meltdown logging, Personalized weekly insights, De-escalation toolkit, Therapy report export, Multiple child profiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeltdownMap Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Menu Planner 2 free?

Menu Planner 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MeltdownMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Menu Planner 2 or MeltdownMap?

MeltdownMap is rated higher. Menu Planner 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MeltdownMap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Menu Planner 2 or MeltdownMap have ads?

Neither Menu Planner 2 nor MeltdownMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Menu Planner 2 or MeltdownMap?

Menu Planner 2 ships an update every 5 days, and MeltdownMap every 6 weeks. Most recently, Menu Planner 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and MeltdownMap on October 6, 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.*