Best Student Meals Apps

225+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated June 2026

Student Meal Prep Planner is the household name in student meals, but it's far from the only option. We track 225+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Student Meals Apps (June 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Student Meal Prep Planner	Free	—	—	No	Sep 2026
2	Too Good To Go: End Food Waste	Free	4.9★ (584K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
3	Chiroy: Student Food Discounts	Free	5.0★ (4)	No	No	May 2026
4	Kitchen Stories Easy Recipes	Free	4.8★ (23K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Blue Apron: Meal Kit Delivery	Free	4.7★ (42K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
6	OCMP Student	Free	5.0★ (3)	No	No	May 2026
7	Deliveroo: Food & Shopping	Free	4.6★ (206K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
8	Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes	Free	4.7★ (3.7K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Student Meals

#1

Student Meal Prep Planner by Deisy Renteria

Quick Recipes for College

Editor's Choice

🍔 Food & Drink

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#2

Too Good To Go: End Food Waste by Too Good To Go

Rescue meals, grocery, takeout

Strong Contender

🍔 Food & Drink

4.9😐(584K ratings)

FreeAds

#15in Food & Drink

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Discover and purchase surplus food from local businesses at discounted prices. Reduce waste, save money, and enjoy tasty meals while helping the planet. Explore nearby restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores for surprise bags of delicious food.

What We Love

🚀 Great value
🚀 Helps reduce food waste
👍 Easy to use app
👍 Convenient for busy people
👍 Supports local businesses

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent food quality
🐛 Misleading 'value' claims
🐛 Last-minute order cancellations
🐛 Poor customer service
🐛 Lack of transparency

#3

Chiroy: Student Food Discounts by Chiroy LLC

Save Money on your next meal

Worth Considering

🍔 Food & Drink

5.0(4 ratings)

Free

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Discover local restaurants and unlock exclusive student-only deals on meals. Save money on dining out with discounts ranging from 10-30% at participating eateries. Easily find and use offers with your student email.

More Student Meals apps to explore

Kitchen Stories Easy Recipes

Kitchen Stories Easy Recipes

Kitchen Stories Easy Recipes

Healthy Meals & Shopping Lists

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

🍔 Food & Drink

free with in-app purchases

Blue Apron: Meal Kit Delivery

Blue Apron: Meal Kit Delivery

Blue Apron: Meal Kit Delivery

Meal kits & pre-made meals

This app delivers pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes for home cooking. It also offers pre-made meals ready in minutes, with options for various dietary needs and cooking levels. Enjoy chef-designed meals without the need for a weekly subscription.

No subscription neededPre-made meals ready in 5 minutesMinimal-prep one-pan meals

🍔 Food & Drink

free with in-app purchases

The Off-Campus Meal Plan

This app provides a pre-paid dining and discount program for college students. It allows users to pay for meals and groceries at participating restaurants and stores using a QR code, directly deducting funds from their account. Users can also view merchants, discounts, and their real-time balance.

Pre-paid dining and discount programQR code paymentView participating merchants

🍔 Food & Drink

Deliveroo: Food & Shopping

Deliveroo: Food & Shopping

Deliveroo: Food & Shopping

Takeout & groceries delivered

Get your favorite meals, takeout, and groceries delivered quickly. Discover a wide selection of restaurants and supermarkets, from local favorites to big brands. Track your order live from preparation to your doorstep.

Restaurant deliveryGrocery deliveryConvenience item delivery

🍔 Food & Drink

free with in-app purchases

Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes

Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes

Zest: Meal Planner & Recipes

Organize Recipes, Plan Meals

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

🍔 Food & Drink

free with in-app purchases

NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals

NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals

NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals

Easy recipes and kitchen tips

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

🍔 Food & Drink

Go Beyond The School Cafeteria

Manage your child's school cafeteria account, apply for meal assistance, and view menus with nutritional and allergen information. Students and staff can also check daily menus, build meals, and track account balances.

Manage child's cafeteria accountApply for free/reduced mealsMake payments and view history

Snap Kitchen: Meal Delivery

Snap Kitchen: Meal Delivery

Snap Kitchen: Meal Delivery

Healthy meals for busy people

Discover chef-prepared, healthy meals designed for busy individuals. Browse a rotating menu of nutritious, consciously-sourced dishes. Enjoy the convenience of pick-up or delivery for effortless healthy eating.

Chef-prepared healthy mealsRotating menu of nutritious optionsConsciously-sourced ingredients

🍔 Food & Drink

free with in-app purchases

MealViewer To Go

MealViewer To Go

MealViewer To Go

by Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

View daily school lunch menus, including nutritional details and allergen information. Parents and students can stay updated on cafeteria offerings, provide feedback on menu items, and receive real-time alerts about changes. This app helps you stay informed about your school's food program.

View daily school menusNutritional informationAllergen tracking

Vittles - Meals & Community

Vittles - Meals & Community

Vittles - Meals & Community

by Pneuma Technologies Limited Liability Company

This app connects students on campus to share unused dining hall swipes. Easily request a meal if you're short or offer your extras to those in need, facilitating quick and secure exchanges.

Share unused dining swipesRequest meals from other studentsReal-time matching

🍔 Food & Drink

Campus meal pickup, made easy

This app simplifies campus meal pickup from a specific dining hall. Users can browse menus, place orders, and have them picked up by a student helper for secure locker retrieval. Students can also earn money by acting as helpers.

Browse Ortega menuCustomizable ordersStudent helper pickup

🍔 Food & Drink

by Horizon Software International

Manage your child's school cafeteria account easily. View balances, deposit funds securely, and track purchases. Receive low balance alerts to ensure funds are always available.

View student cafeteria balancesSecurely deposit fundsLow balance notifications

HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes

HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes

HelloFresh: Meal Kit & Recipes

Delicious and Quick Recipes

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.

100+ weekly recipesWholesome meals & ingredientsSearch by cooking time, energy, ingredients, cuisines

🍔 Food & Drink

free with in-app purchases

MealPal- Best Meals Around You

MealPal- Best Meals Around You

MealPal- Best Meals Around You

Discover and pick up delicious meals from local restaurants at a fixed low price. Easily reserve your lunch or dinner through the app and skip the lines when you arrive to collect your food. Rate your meals to receive personalized recommendations.

Fixed low meal priceRestaurant discoveryIn-app reservations

🍔 Food & Drink

eMeals - Healthy Meal Plans

eMeals - Healthy Meal Plans

eMeals - Healthy Meal Plans

Meal Planner & Grocery List

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

🍔 Food & Drink

8fit Workouts & Meal Planner

8fit Workouts & Meal Planner

8fit Workouts & Meal Planner

Fitness & nutrition made easy

Get personalized fitness and nutrition plans to achieve your wellness goals. This app offers customized workouts and healthy meal recipes, with guidance on exercise form and ingredient alternatives. It supports various dietary needs and preferences, making healthy living accessible.

Customized workout plansPersonalized meal plansNutrition tips and guides

💪 Health & Fitness

free with in-app purchases

PaySchools Central

PaySchools Central

PaySchools Central

School Payments made easy

This app simplifies school payments for parents, allowing them to manage student accounts, fund lunch accounts, and pay fees directly from their mobile device. It offers features like email reminders, multiple payment method management, and detailed meal transaction history.

Manage student accountsFund lunch accountsPay school fees

FAQ about Student Meals

Are there free student meals apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top student meals apps we rank are free to download, including Student Meal Prep Planner and Too Good To Go: End Food Waste.

Does Student Meal Prep Planner have ads or in-app purchases?

Student Meal Prep Planner has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.

How many student meals apps are on the App Store?

We track 225+ student meals apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.