# SmartPrep vs Meal Prep Momma

The clearest difference is rating: Meal Prep Momma at 4.9 against SmartPrep's 4.1. Meal Prep Momma also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). SmartPrep's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartPrep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Meal Prep Momma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meal Prep Momma holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 16 respectively.

SmartPrep ships an update every 2 months, Meal Prep Momma every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartPrep | Meal Prep Momma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartprep-batch-cook-planner/id6761895927/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-prep-momma/id6774639700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 94 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Les Nants](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807100390) | [GOAT STEW LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854036252) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartPrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartprep-batch-cook-planner/id6761895927)

Simplify your week with AI-powered meal plans and smart grocery lists. This app helps you batch cook efficiently, saving time and money with personalized recipes tailored to your household and dietary needs.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized meal plans, Smart grocery lists with price estimates, Budget tracking for grocery spending, Batch cooking scheduling, Dietary and time-based recipe filtering, Skill-level and equipment adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


### Meal Prep Momma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-prep-momma/id6774639700)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Simplify your weekly meal-prep routine. Save recipes from any source, plan your meals for the week, and automatically generate a sorted grocery list. Track your prepped meals as you eat them.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from web and social media, Automated weekly meal planning, Auto-generated, aisle-sorted grocery lists, Personal recipe library with calorie estimates, Track prepped meals throughout the week

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meal Prep Momma Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Meal Prep Momma Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartPrep free?

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

### Is Meal Prep Momma free?

Meal Prep Momma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartPrep or Meal Prep Momma?

Meal Prep Momma is rated higher. SmartPrep averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Meal Prep Momma averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do SmartPrep or Meal Prep Momma have ads?

SmartPrep shows ads; Meal Prep Momma does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartPrep or Meal Prep Momma?

SmartPrep ships an update every 2 months, and Meal Prep Momma every 10 days. Most recently, SmartPrep was updated on October 19, 2026 and Meal Prep Momma on October 7, 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.*