Mealime

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Country: Canada (CA)
Founded: 2016
Developer: Mealime (Canadian company)
Pricing: Freemium ($2.99 USD/month for Pro)
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web

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Recipe Managers

Overview

Mealime is a meal planning app that generates personalized weekly meal plans and grocery lists based on user preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies. It targets busy individuals, couples, and families seeking to simplify cooking, grocery shopping, and reduce food waste with quick, healthy recipes preparable in about 30 minutes.¹⁴⁵

Key Features

Personalized Meal Plans - Supports 8 diet types, 12 allergies, 124 disliked ingredients, and custom filters for tailored recipe selection.
Smart Grocery Lists - Auto-generates organized lists by store section with recipe sourcing and delivery integration.
Step-by-Step Recipes - Provides hassle-free cooking instructions with cookware suggestions and ingredient tracking.
Grocery Delivery Integration - Connects with Kroger, Walmart Grocery, Amazon Fresh, and Instacart for direct ordering.
Nutrition Tracking - Displays calories, macros, micros in Pro; integrates with Apple Health for logging.
Recipe Import - Imports from web or manual entry, limited in free version.
Meal Plan Flexibility - Supports weekly planning or just-in-time recipe selection with cooking status tracking.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Basic meal plans, recipes, grocery lists, limited imports.
Mealime Pro	$2.99 USD/month (auto-renewing)	Pro-only recipes weekly, full nutrition info, world-class email support.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS, Android, and web via my.mealime.com. iOS integrates with Apple Health; Android and iOS support grocery delivery services. No desktop native apps; web version enables planning and list access across devices.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Kroger
Walmart Grocery
Amazon Fresh
Instacart
Apple Health

Alternatives

App	Difference
Plan to Eat	Emphasizes recipe clipping and organization over auto-generated personalized plans.
Pepperplate	Focuses on recipe management and sharing without built-in grocery delivery.
Paprika	Offers advanced recipe storage and scaling but lacks meal plan automation.
AnyList	Prioritizes shared shopping lists over diet-specific meal generation.

Reputation

Mealime receives positive feedback for its effortless meal planning, attractive recipes, and intuitive interface, particularly for reducing food waste and simplifying shopping.²⁸ Users appreciate customization for diets and families, though free version limits imports and advanced nutrition.¹² Some note it's best for basic needs without extra features.²

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