# Real Plans vs ForkMore

Real Plans and ForkMore both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Real Plans's written reviews are positive against 0% of ForkMore's. Real Plans also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 10). ForkMore's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Plans sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ForkMore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Real Plans against 4.7 for ForkMore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Plans has 2.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Real Plans's written reviews are positive against 0% of ForkMore's.

Real Plans ships an update fortnightly, ForkMore every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Plans | ForkMore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-plans-meal-planner/id899058990/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forkmore/id1469083989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **42.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Holistic Squid, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/899058993) | [Tech Monster Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468375595) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Plans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-plans-meal-planner/id899058990)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app helps families plan healthy, home-cooked meals with a vast recipe library. It generates customizable meal plans and shopping lists, reducing food waste and saving money. Supports various dietary goals and integrates with grocery delivery services.

**Highlights:** Over 2000 delicious recipes, Fully customizable meal plans, Automatic shopping list generation, Grocery delivery integration, Full nutritional information, Reduces food waste and saves money

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nom Nom Paleo Recipes | $0.99 | per month |
| AutoImmune Wellness Recipes | $0.99 | per month |
| Well Fed Recipes | $0.99 | per month |
| Whole30 Recipes | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $18.99 | per month |
| Real Plans Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Whole30 Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Real Plans+Whole30 Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $41.99 | per 3 months |
| Whole30 Quarterly Subscription | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $78.99 | per year |
| Whole30 Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient meal planning
- 💡 Customizable to dietary needs
- 🚀 Organized shopping lists
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Limited recipe variety
- 🔍 Repetitive meal plans

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when updating schedules
- Grocery list items disappearing or duplicating
- Inaccurate nutritional information
- Inability to delete or modify saved meals

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust portion sizes
- Integration with more recipe sources
- More dietary filter options
- Improved accessibility for disabled users
- Ability to plan meals further in advance


### ForkMore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forkmore/id1469083989)

Organize recipes, plan meals, and create smart grocery lists. Import recipes from any source, scale servings, and customize for dietary preferences. Share your cooking plans and lists with household members.

**Highlights:** Unlimited recipe import, Smart weekly meal planning, Automatic grocery list generation, Offline recipe access, Household data sharing, Serving size scaling, Dietary customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Plans free?

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

### Is ForkMore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Plans or ForkMore?

ForkMore is rated higher. Real Plans averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while ForkMore averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Real Plans or ForkMore have ads?

ForkMore shows ads; Real Plans does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Plans or ForkMore?

Real Plans ships an update fortnightly, and ForkMore every 6 weeks. Most recently, Real Plans was updated on October 29, 2026 and ForkMore on October 12, 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.*