MyMenu vs Mealime
Mealime is a meal planning app focused on simple, healthy recipes that take about 30 minutes, with over 200 personalization options (plan type, allergies, dislikes, servings) and an organized weekly shopping list.
Comparison table
| MyMenu | Mealime | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad (iOS) | Not stated on the official site |
| Approach | AI generates a complete weekly menu from the number of people, allergies, diet, budget and tastes. | You build a plan from Mealime's recipes using 200+ personalization options |
| AI-generated weekly plan | Yes, a complete weekly menu | Not stated on the official site |
| Grocery list | Automatic, grouped by aisle, can be checked off offline; real-time sharing with family (MyMenu Pro) | Yes, organized "done for you" list |
| Save recipes from the web | No | Not stated on the official site |
| Nutrition / calories | Not a calorie tracker | Not stated on the official site |
| Pricing (official site) | Free; optional MyMenu Pro subscription (monthly or annual) via the App Store | Free to get (paid options not detailed on the homepage) |
Sources: https://www.mealime.com/— MyMenu: App Store listing— last checked October 2026
Mealime is a good fit if…
People who want to pick from a curated recipe catalogue with quick, beginner-friendly instructions.
MyMenu is a good fit if…
Households who want the whole week generated for them by AI, including budget constraints.
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MyMenu generates your weekly menu and grocery list from your tastes, allergies and budget. Available on iPhone and iPad.
Download on the App StoreFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between MyMenu and Mealime?
Mealime is a meal planning app focused on simple, healthy recipes that take about 30 minutes, with over 200 personalization options (plan type, allergies, dislikes, servings) and an organized weekly shopping list. With MyMenu, AI generates a complete weekly menu from the number of people, allergies, diet, budget and tastes.
Mealime or MyMenu: which should I choose?
Mealime: people who want to pick from a curated recipe catalogue with quick, beginner-friendly instructions. MyMenu: households who want the whole week generated for them by AI, including budget constraints.
How much does Mealime cost?
Free to get (paid options not detailed on the homepage). Source: https://www.mealime.com/ (checked October 2026).
Is MyMenu free?
Free; optional MyMenu Pro subscription (monthly or annual) via the App Store. MyMenu Pro unlocks unlimited menus, advanced filters and family sharing.
Disclosure: this page is published by the MyMenu team. Information about MyMenu comes from its App Store listing; information about other apps comes only from their official websites (last checked October 2026) and may have changed since. "Not stated" means the information does not appear on the official site, not that the feature doesn't exist.