Best Food Planner Recipes Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good food planner recipes apps. We benchmark 240+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Food Planner Recipes

Samsung Food: Meal Planner#1

Samsung Food: Meal Planner by Foodient Ltd

Meal Planner & Recipe Saver
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(6.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ One-stop shop for recipes, meal planning, and shopping lists
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to save and organize recipes from various sources
  • ๐Ÿ›’ Convenient shopping list generation and sharing
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Helpful meal planning and calendar features

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional bugs and syncing issues
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Concerns about the upcoming paid subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ“บ Intrusive ads interrupting recipe viewing
HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes#2

HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes by HelloFresh

The easy meal planner you need
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
4.7๐Ÿ˜(219K ratings)
Free
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This service delivers pre-portioned ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to your home. Explore a wide variety of meal options catering to different dietary needs and cooking times, making homemade meals simple and delicious.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ” Delicious meals
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Easy to cook
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Convenient and time-saving
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Healthy and fresh ingredients

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Delivery issues and missing ingredients
  • ๐Ÿค– Buggy and unintuitive app
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Poor packaging and quality control
Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes#3

Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes by Culi, Inc.

Organize Recipes, Plan Meals
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(3.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#58in Food & Drink
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful videos and instructions
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Engaging and entertaining
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Streamlined grocery shopping

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Paywall locks most content
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Subscription is too expensive
  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent app crashes

More Food Planner Recipes apps to explore

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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
๐Ÿ’ช Health & Fitness
(22K)
freemium
5
Recipe Keeper
Recipe Keeper
Recipe Keeper
Meal planner & shopping list
Free

Organize all your recipes in one place, import from websites, scan handwritten notes, and plan your meals. Automatically generate shopping lists and share your culinary creations with others.

Recipe import from websitesScan recipes with OCRMeal planning calendar
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
6
AI Recipe & Meal Planner
AI Recipe & Meal Planner
AI Recipe & Meal Planner
Turn food photos into recipes
Free
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(0)
7
BigOven Recipes & Meal Planner
BigOven Recipes & Meal Planner
BigOven Recipes & Meal Planner
With Grocery List & More
Free

Discover over a million recipes, plan your meals, and generate grocery lists. This app helps you organize your favorite recipes, reduce food waste by suggesting dishes based on ingredients you have, and connect with a community of home cooks.

1,000,000+ recipesMeal planning toolGrocery list creation
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(14K)
freemium
8
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner
Cook Book & Grocery Lists
Free

Organize all your favorite recipes from social media and other apps in one place. Create smart grocery lists, plan your weekly meals, and track nutritional information. This app helps you cook better, from saving recipes to ordering ingredients.

Save recipes from social mediaUpload recipes from other appsSmart grocery lists
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(250K)
freemium
9
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
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(4)
subscription
10
MealBoard - Meal Planner
MealBoard - Meal Planner
MealBoard - Meal Planner
Recipe Keeper & Grocery List
Free

Organize recipes, plan meals, and generate smart grocery lists. Track pantry inventory, set reminders, and sync data across devices. Customize categories and store aisles for a personalized experience.

Recipe import and organizationAutomated meal planningSmart grocery list generation
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(53K)
freemium
12
Good Food: Recipe Finder
Good Food: Recipe Finder
Good Food: Recipe Finder
Easy Dinners and Meal Plans
Free

Discover thousands of recipes, meal plans, and cooking tutorials to enhance your kitchen skills. Get expert advice, create shopping lists, and enjoy step-by-step videos. Perfect for everyday cooking and special occasions.

Smart meal plans17,000+ recipesShopping list generator
๐Ÿ“ฐ Magazines & Newspapers
(740)
subscription
13
MealPrepPro Planner & Recipes
MealPrepPro Planner & Recipes
MealPrepPro Planner & Recipes
Healthy Meal Prep & Groceries
Free

This app simplifies healthy eating by automatically planning your meals based on your dietary needs, preferences, and goals. It generates smart grocery lists, offers thousands of easy recipes, and helps you track progress to save time and money.

Automatic meal planningPersonalized diet optionsSmart grocery list generation
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(538K)
subscription
15
Crouton: Recipe Manager
Crouton: Recipe Manager
Crouton: Recipe Manager
Grocery List, Meal Planner
Free

Organize your favorite recipes from any source, plan your weekly meals, and generate grocery lists automatically. Features step-by-step cooking guidance, integrated timers, and AI-powered recipe importing.

Import recipes from websites, books, and handwritten notesAI and OCR recipe scanningWeekly meal planning and automatic plan generation
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Paprika Recipe Manager 3
Paprika Recipe Manager 3
Paprika Recipe Manager 3
Organize your recipes
$4.99

This app helps you organize your recipes, create smart grocery lists, and plan your meals. Download recipes from the web, manage your pantry, and sync data across all your devices. It also offers cooking assistance features and import/export options.

Download recipes from websitesCreate smart grocery listsPlan meals with calendars
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(51K)
paid
17
Cooklist: Pantry Meals Recipes
Cooklist: Pantry Meals Recipes
Cooklist: Pantry Meals Recipes
Grocery List & Dinner Planner
Free

Automatically track your pantry and fridge contents by connecting to grocery store loyalty cards. Discover recipes based on ingredients you already own and generate smart shopping lists for missing items. Reduce food waste and plan meals effortlessly.

Automatic pantry inventory from loyalty cardsRecipe suggestions based on available ingredientsSmart, aisle-categorized grocery lists
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Sideะกhef: Easy Cooking Recipes
Sideะกhef: Easy Cooking Recipes
Sideะกhef: 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
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Potto: Meal Planner & Recipes
Potto: Meal Planner & Recipes
Potto: Meal Planner & Recipes
Plan meals, snap, save money
Free

Effortlessly plan your weekly meals based on your budget, dietary needs, and kitchen tools. Generate smart shopping lists and discover recipes using ingredients you already have. Log meals by taking photos to track calories and macros.

Weekly meal plansBudget-based planningDietary preference options
๐Ÿ’ช Health & Fitness
(486)
freemium
20
Mob: Meal Planner and Recipes
Mob: Meal Planner and Recipes
Mob: Meal Planner and Recipes
Learn Batch Cooking at Home
Free

This app simplifies meal planning and cooking with a focus on batch cooking and delicious, reliable recipes. It offers smart shopping lists, pre-built meal plans, and step-by-step cooking guidance to make everyday cooking easy and enjoyable.

Smart shopping list organized by aislePre-built weekly meal plansSearch recipes by ingredients
๐Ÿ” Food & Drink
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases