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Best Cooking Light Diet Apps

209+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best cooking light diet apps on iPhone average 4.6β˜… across 209+ titles β€” we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Cooking Light Diet

Calorie Counter by fatsecret#1

Calorie Counter by fatsecret by Secret Industries Pty Ltd

Diet & Weight Loss Tracker
Editor's Choice
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
4.8😊(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track your food, exercise, and weight with a comprehensive database and supportive community. Features include barcode scanning, image recognition, and integration with health apps. Premium options offer personalized meal plans and advanced tracking.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Comprehensive food database
  • πŸ’ͺ Helpful for weight loss/gain
  • πŸ“Š Detailed nutrition tracking

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Inaccurate nutrition data for some items
  • πŸ”’ Privacy concerns with social features
  • πŸ’° Paid subscription required for advanced features
Eatr: Tasty Cooking Recipes#2

Eatr: Tasty Cooking Recipes by EATR LLC

Recipe keeper, Meal planner
Strong Contender
πŸ” Food & Drink
4.6😐(10K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#30in Food & Drink
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Discover and plan meals with thousands of recipes tailored to your skill level, dietary needs, and available cooking time. Get inspired daily with step-by-step guides and nutritional information.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Effortless meal planning
  • πŸ” Accurate nutritional tracking
  • πŸ“‹ Organized grocery lists
  • 🍲 Delicious and creative recipes

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Inaccurate calorie/macro calculations
  • πŸ’° Misleading free trial and subscription issues
  • πŸ€– AI-generated content concerns
Mediterranean Diet & Meal Plan#3

Mediterranean Diet & Meal Plan by Realized

Weight Loss & Menu Planning
Worth Considering
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
4.4😐(1.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive meal planning solution for the Mediterranean diet, offering personalized weekly plans, a vast recipe library, and tools to track meals and calories. It supports various dietary preferences and is designed to make healthy eating and weight loss sustainable for individuals and families.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy and straightforward
  • πŸš€ Helpful meal planning and grocery lists
  • πŸ” Tasty and simple recipes
  • πŸ“ˆ Noticeable health and weight improvements

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Subscription required, no free trial
  • πŸ” Difficult to navigate and customize
  • πŸ› Buggy features and app crashes

More Cooking Light Diet apps to explore

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AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio
Food tracker for weight loss
Free

This app helps you track your calorie intake and meals to achieve weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance goals. It offers an AI-powered calorie counter, a vast food database, meal planning, and intermittent fasting support.

AI calorie trackerFood database with barcode scannerIntermittent fasting plans
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(49K)
freemium
5
eMeals - Healthy Meal Plans
eMeals - Healthy Meal Plans
eMeals - Healthy Meal Plans
Meal Planner & Grocery List
Free

Simplify healthy meal planning for busy families with customizable weekly plans and automatic grocery list generation. Connects to online grocery partners for delivery or pickup, or organizes lists for in-store shopping.

Weekly meal plansCustomizable grocery listsOnline grocery delivery/pickup integration
πŸ” Food & Drink
(4)
subscription
6
SideΠ‘hef: Easy Cooking Recipes
SideΠ‘hef: Easy Cooking Recipes
SideΠ‘hef: Easy Cooking Recipes
Meal planner. Dinner ideas.
Free

Discover and cook delicious meals with step-by-step instructions, personalized recommendations, and integrated grocery shopping. This app simplifies meal planning and helps you explore new cuisines, even if you're a beginner cook.

Step-by-step recipe guidancePersonalized recipe recommendationsIntegrated grocery list creation
πŸ” Food & Drink
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
KptnCook: Cook & Meal Planner
KptnCook: Cook & Meal Planner
KptnCook: Cook & Meal Planner
Food,Meal Planner,Grocery,AI
Free

This app provides daily recipe suggestions and meal planning tools to simplify cooking. It offers AI-powered assistance for ingredient swaps and dietary adjustments, helping users discover new dishes and manage their groceries efficiently.

Daily handpicked recipesAI Cooking AssistantSmart meal planner
πŸ” Food & Drink
(466)
free with in-app purchases
8
Light: Chair Yoga Plan
Light: Chair Yoga Plan
Light: Chair Yoga Plan
Home workout for weight loss
Free

This app offers personalized home workouts, including chair exercises, for all fitness levels. Sessions range from 7 to 30 minutes and include video and audio guidance to help you build strength and flexibility.

Personalized workout plans7-30 minute sessionsFitness planner and tracker
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(13K)
subscription
9
Samsung Food: Meal Planner
Samsung Food: Meal Planner
Samsung Food: Meal Planner
Meal Planner & Recipe Saver
Free

This app helps users plan meals, discover recipes, and create smart shopping lists. It offers a vast collection of recipes with detailed nutrition information and allows users to save any recipe from the web. Advanced features include AI-powered meal plans and smart cooking modes.

Discover 240,000+ recipesSave recipes from any websiteGenerate smart shopping lists
πŸ” Food & Drink
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
10
no.Diet
no.Diet
no.Diet
Mediterranean Weight Loss Diet
Free

This app offers a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan inspired by Mediterranean recipes to support weight loss, boost energy, and improve overall health. It focuses on building sustainable habits through meal tracking, mindful movement, and stress reduction techniques.

Personalized meal plansMediterranean recipe inspirationHabit tracking (meals, water, movement)
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
11
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals
NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals
Easy recipes and kitchen tips
Free

Discover thousands of tested recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to impressive holiday dishes. Find inspiration with editor-curated collections and helpful cooking videos. Organize your favorites, plan meals, and create grocery lists.

Thousands of tested recipesEditor-curated collectionsHelpful cooking videos
πŸ” Food & Drink
(538K)
subscription
12
Mealime Meal Plans & Recipes
Mealime Meal Plans & Recipes
Mealime Meal Plans & Recipes
Meal Planner & Grocery List
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Simplify meal planning and grocery shopping with personalized weekly plans and quick, healthy recipes. Reduce food waste, save money, and track nutrition goals with this app designed for busy individuals and families.

Personalized meal plansAutomated grocery listsQuick, healthy recipes
πŸ” Food & Drink
(53K)
freemium
13
My Challenge: Diet Plans
My Challenge: Diet Plans
My Challenge: Diet Plans
by KETO DIETS UAB
Free

This app offers a personalized low-carb diet plan designed by nutritionists and behavioral scientists. It provides meal planning with over 10,000 recipes, macronutrient tracking, progress monitoring, and expert guidance to help you achieve weight loss and improve overall health.

Personalized low-carb diet plans10,000+ carb-free recipesMacronutrient tracking
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Eat This Much - Meal Planner
Eat This Much - Meal Planner
Eat This Much - Meal Planner
Recipes, Macros & Grocery List
Free

This app automatically generates personalized meal plans based on your dietary goals, food preferences, budget, and schedule. It helps you hit your nutrition targets without the hassle of manual tracking, offering customization and recipe adjustments.

Automatic meal plan generationCustomizable diet goals and preferencesRecipe personalization
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(22K)
freemium
15
Perfect Body - Meal planner
Perfect Body - Meal planner
Perfect Body - Meal planner
Your meal & workout planner
Free

This app offers personalized meal plans and adaptive home workouts to support weight loss and wellness goals. It includes daily challenges, progress tracking, and over 1,000 healthy recipes to help build sustainable, positive habits for a healthier lifestyle.

Personalized meal plansAdaptive home workoutsOver 1,000 healthy recipes
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(6.9K)
subscription
16
Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes
Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes
Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes
Organize Recipes, Plan Meals
Free

Learn foundational cooking concepts with step-by-step instructions and short videos. This app teaches you the 'hows' and 'whys' of cooking, empowering you to confidently create delicious meals. Features include curated menus, automated grocery lists, and personalized recipe recommendations.

Step-by-step recipe instructions with embedded videosShort concept videos explaining cooking fundamentalsSkill videos for specific techniques
πŸ” Food & Drink
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Carnimeat
Carnimeat
Carnimeat
Carnivore Diet Meal Plan
Free

This app provides personalized meal plans and habit-building tools for a high-protein, carnivore lifestyle. It helps users burn fat, boost energy, improve digestion, and build sustainable eating habits with simple, meat-focused recipes and progress tracking.

Personalized meal plansHigh-protein carnivore recipesHabit building tools
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Slow Cooker Paleo Recipes
Slow Cooker Paleo Recipes
Slow Cooker Paleo Recipes
Cavemen's Meal Plan & Diet
Free

Discover a wide range of Paleo recipes, from quick dinners to healthy snacks. This app offers a meal planner, shopping list generator, and offline access to your favorite dishes. It supports a grain-free, gluten-free, and low-carb lifestyle for weight loss, energy, and overall wellness.

Hundreds of Paleo recipesEasy meal plannerShopping list generator
πŸ” Food & Drink
(440)
freemium
19
Nutrition Coach: Food tracker
Nutrition Coach: Food tracker
Nutrition Coach: Food tracker
Calorie Counter & Meal Planner
Free

This app helps you achieve your weight goals through sustainable calorie tracking, personalized meal plans, and delicious recipes. It focuses on long-term results by allowing you to eat what you like, including cheat meals, while meeting your daily calorie objectives. Track your progress, learn about nutrition, and sync with other health apps for a comprehensive approach.

Calorie tracking with extensive food databaseCustomized meal plansBarcode scanning for food tracking
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(88K)
subscription
20
Kitchen Stories Easy Recipes
Kitchen Stories Easy Recipes
Kitchen Stories Easy Recipes
Healthy Meals & Shopping Lists
Free

Explore thousands of tested recipes with step-by-step instructions and photos. Organize your favorites, create shopping lists, and reduce food waste. Get personalized suggestions and save recipes from social media.

Thousands of tested recipesStep-by-step cooking instructionsSmart shopping lists
πŸ” Food & Drink
(23K)
free with in-app purchases

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