{"id":8779,"date":"2024-09-16T04:50:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T08:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/19-best-meal-planning-apps-to-save-you-time-money-effort\/"},"modified":"2024-09-16T04:50:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T08:50:05","slug":"19-best-meal-planning-apps-to-save-you-time-money-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/19-best-meal-planning-apps-to-save-you-time-money-effort\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Best Meal Planning Apps to Save You Time, Money &#038;;Effort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><em>There might be affiliate links on this page, which means we get a small commission of anything you buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Please do your own research before making any online purchase.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Meal planning is all the rage these days. Whether you subscribe to one of the <a data-wplink-edit=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/meal-kit-delivery\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33659\"><strong>best meal kit delivery services<\/strong><\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/blue-apron-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33660\">Blue Apron<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/hellofresh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"HelloFresh (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33661\">HelloFresh<\/a> or you are just trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/how-to-make-a-meal-plan\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33662\">plan out meals<\/a> and shopping trips for the week; it\u2019s safe to assume you\u2019re game for anything that will make your life just a wee bit easier.<\/p>\n<p>Wait! Don\u2019t apps and websites typically make your life easier? I mean, they must \u2013 given our phones and tablets are riddled with them.<\/p>\n<p>So, what if someone were to list their favorite meal planning apps and websites, so all you had to do was give them a whirl?<\/p>\n<p>Lucky for you, I\u2019ve done that here.<\/p>\n<p>Just know that these are my personal picks for some of the best meal planning websites. Something about each of them spoke to me and my situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKrause! Party of 6!\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>Yeah, that\u2019s me.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So\u2026 it\u2019s safe to say I\u2019ve looked into a lot of meal planning sites.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One \u2013 to save money.<\/li>\n<li>Two- to save time.<\/li>\n<li>Three \u2013 to stop ordering out or cooking frozen foods so dang much! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But, <em>and there\u2019s always a but<\/em>, simplicity is a must, and a budget is just as important as diversity.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a mom trying to eat (somewhat) healthy, and I also have young kids who can eat whatever they want. My husband thinks he looks good for his age (and he does!). Beer and hoagies don\u2019t affect him.<\/p>\n<p><em>Clue me into that superpower!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So, I need a meal plan that ticks all of these boxes. Yours may be different. Each family is unique and has its own set of guidelines and necessities, what they consider to be <a data-lasso-id=\"33663\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/natural-foods-energy\/\">natural foods<\/a>, so that is why I\u2019ve included something for everyone in my meal planning app review.<\/p>\n<p>Presenting\u2026 The 19 best meal planning apps and websites.<\/p>\n<p>So let&#8217;s go over them\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200b<strong>\u200b<\/strong>Side bar: One simple health habit you can build is to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/organifi-product\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"67499\">drink this superfood green drink<\/a>, which gives you a boost of energy and supplies your body with the nutrients it needs to get through the day.<\/strong> (You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/organifi-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"67500\">read the review of it here.<\/a>) <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-time-and-money-with-these-19-meal-planning-apps-and-websites\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Time_and_Money_with_these_19_Meal_Planning_Apps_and_Websites\"\/>Save Time and Money with these 19 Meal Planning Apps and Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to jump ahead to a specific app, then here&#8217;s a quick look at all the meal planning apps featured on this page:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-emeals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B1_eMeals\"\/>\u200b1. <span style=\"color: #4174dc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><u><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/emeals\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"33664\">eMeals<\/a><\/u><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free to try for 14 days, monthly fee after that<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Check out our quick meal planning apps and websites and food planner app reviews.\" style=\"width:512px;height:294px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/emeals-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/emeals-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Check out our quick meal planning apps and websites and food planner app reviews.\" style=\"width:512px;height:294px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>eMeals offers a choice of 15 different food styles, including:<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/emeals\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"33665\"><strong>eMeals<\/strong><\/a> is a subscription meal planning service. However, unlike other services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/blue-apron-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33666\">Blue Apron<\/a>, Plated, or Hello Fresh, no food is actually being delivered. Only the recipes are.<\/p>\n<p>Groceries can be delivered via eMeals partnerships with <a data-tcb-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b\/ref=Fr_Gr_Sft_Nv1_learnmore?ie=UTF8&amp;bbn=10329849011&amp;node=11782817011&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-fresh-search-left-2&amp;pf_rd_r=SDDKHYSK06E298VGMS9K&amp;pf_rd_r=SDDKHYSK06E298VGMS9K&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1ad4e683-2a7f-4e4e-ba5f-6657552f81b1&amp;pf_rd_p=1ad4e683-2a7f-4e4e-ba5f-6657552f81b1&amp;pf_rd_i=10329849011\" data-lasso-id=\"33667\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/b\/ref=Fr_Gr_Sft_Nv1_learnmore?ie=UTF8&amp;bbn=10329849011&amp;node=11782817011&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-fresh-search-left-2&amp;pf_rd_r=SDDKHYSK06E298VGMS9K&amp;pf_rd_r=SDDKHYSK06E298VGMS9K&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=1ad4e683-2a7f-4e4e-ba5f-6657552f81b1&amp;pf_rd_p=1ad4e683-2a7f-4e4e-ba5f-6657552f81b1&amp;pf_rd_i=10329849011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Fresh<\/a> and local grocers, but it is not required and may not be available in your area. In some instances, curbside pickup may also be available.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean eating<\/li>\n<li>Quick and healthy<\/li>\n<li>Paleo<\/li>\n<li>Budget-friendly<\/li>\n<li>Kid-friendly<\/li>\n<li>Slow cooker<\/li>\n<li>Vegan<\/li>\n<li>Vegetarian<\/li>\n<li>Gluten-free<\/li>\n<li>Diabetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just a few of the options they currently offer. There are also options for families of all sizes. A weekly plan features seven new meal ideas and allows for unlimited switching between food styles. A smart shopping list is generated and auto-populates as you select your weekly meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>eMeal plan costs after the free trial are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-month Dinner Plan recurring subscription: $29.99<\/li>\n<li>12-month Dinner Plan recurring subscription: $59.99<\/li>\n<li>3-month All-Day Bundle recurring subscription: $39.99<\/li>\n<li>12-month All-Day Bundle recurring subscription: $99.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/emeals\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"33668\"><strong>The app is available via Google Play and iTunes, but only for subscribers<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you&#8217;d like to learn more about this app, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/emeals-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33669\">then I recommend checking out our detailed review of eMeals<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-cozi-recipe-box-amp-dinner-planner-nbsp\">2. <u><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/cozi-family-planner\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"33670\">Cozi Recipe Box &amp; Dinner Planner<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites with free meal plans for weight loss.\" style=\"width:512px;height:333px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cozi-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cozi-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites with free meal plans for weight loss.\" style=\"width:512px;height:333px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, if you are familiar with the Cozi Family Organizer, this is a nice little add-on feature. If you haven\u2019t tried it, I highly suggest giving it a whirl.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Cozi Recipe Box &amp; Dinner Planner<\/strong> is available online and as an app. Both offer an import feature that allows you to surf the web for recipes and connect them directly to your profile.<\/p>\n<p>You can also create shopping lists from your recipes and add them to your weekly calendar\u2014perfect for <a data-lasso-id=\"33671\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/how-to-make-a-meal-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meal planning<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Specific to the app is a <strong>Cooking Mode feature<\/strong>, allowing your screen to remain lit so there are no interruptions (well, except for maybe your kids) when you\u2019re making dinner. It also helps eliminate the greasy fingers on the phone when you are trying to get back to the recipe.<\/p>\n<p>Also, Cozi allows you to link to multiple devices for extra convenience.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/cozi-family-planner\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"33672\">You can download it for IOS, Android, Windows phone, or desktop.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"33673\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/cozi-review\/\">we also have a detailed review of Cozi if you want to learn more about this app<\/a><\/strong><a data-lasso-id=\"33674\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/cozi-review\/\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-5-meal-plans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B3_5_Meal_Plans\"\/>\u200b3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/5dollar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33675\">$5 Meal Plans<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The top 11 meal planning apps and websites to help you prepare the best meals for your family.\" style=\"width:512px;height:266px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5dollar-meals-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5dollar-meals-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"The top 11 meal planning apps and websites to help you prepare the best meals for your family.\" style=\"width:512px;height:266px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Free recipes and a meal-planning service are available after the free trial, <\/strong><a data-lasso-id=\"33676\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/5dollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>so $5 dinners is a bit of a mashup<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a few neat things going on here. For starters, you can choose to view the recipes, print them out, and go shopping. It is as easy as that. Kicking it old school.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to sign up for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/5dollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33677\">$5 meal plan<\/a><\/strong>, and this is where it gets interesting. For just $5 per month, the company will send you a delicious meal plan, where every meal costs about $2 per person \u2013 and in most cases less.<\/p>\n<p>The meal plan includes recipes and well-organized grocery lists, and free coupons are available. Five Dollar Meal Plans currently offers <strong>Classic<\/strong> and <strong>Gluten-Free meal plan<\/strong> options.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the standard <a data-lasso-id=\"33678\" href=\"http:\/\/5dollarmealplan.com\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">weekly meal plans<\/a>, they offer six-week specialty meal plans at a significant discount to the regular price. Six-week specialty plans follow a theme and are sent to you all at once rather than over the course of six weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, four <strong>specialty plans<\/strong> are being offered:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30-Minute Meals<\/li>\n<li>Slow Cooker Meals<\/li>\n<li>Paleo Meals<\/li>\n<li>Vegetarian Meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Keep in mind that this is an online service only.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/5-meal-plan-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33679\">we have a detailed review of the $5 meal plan if you&#8217;d like to learn more about this service<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-mealime\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B4_Mealime\"\/>\u200b4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mealime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"Mealime (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33680\">Mealime<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\" 11 meal planning apps and websites with weekly meal planner with grocery list on a budget.\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mealime-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mealime-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\" 11 meal planning apps and websites with weekly meal planner with grocery list on a budget.\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Mealtime is a truly personalized meal-planning companion. It allows you to identify which types of recipes you are interested in, including:<\/p>\n<p>You can also note any allergies, such as peanut and dairy, so those recipes are excluded, as well as tell the app which foods you don\u2019t like.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can pick your serving size (2 or 4) and the number of meals you\u2019d like to make for the week (2, 4, 5, or 6) on your plan.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve been given your meal plans, the grocery lists are automatically generated to make shopping a snap. Imagine getting your weekly shopping done in one hour or less! And, bonus, most meals are made in under 30 minutes!<\/p>\n<p>It is easy to use with its user-friendly and customizable meal plans; however, one of its most significant drawbacks is that you are limited to the recipes that are available on the app. You cannot import your own recipes. Also, you cannot save any previously used meal plans or customize calorie preferences unless you upgrade to the pro version.<\/p>\n<p>Mealtime is available on <strong>Google Play<\/strong> and <strong>iTunes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-yumm-ly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B5_Yumm%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bly\"\/>\u200b5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yummly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33683\">Yumm\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bly<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Meal planning for busy professionals | 11 meal planning apps and websites to help you cook better, save money and save time.\" style=\"width:512px;height:285px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yummly-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/yummly-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Meal planning for busy professionals | 11 meal planning apps and websites to help you cook better, save money and save time.\" style=\"width:512px;height:285px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Touted as having one of the most extensive recipe collections, Yummly prides itself on providing delicious recipes matching your dietary restrictions and food preferences.<\/p>\n<p>It offers everything from appetizers to smoothies and everything else from main courses to desserts. They have a sort feature that makes it easy to filter through whatever you have a hankering for that day.<\/p>\n<p>Most unique, however, is Yummly\u2019s relationship with <a data-lasso-id=\"33684\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instacart.com\/store\/safeway\/storefront?ko_click_id=ko_5c895b30f4f968321&amp;utm_medium=paid_search&amp;utm_source=instacart_google&amp;utm_campaign=ad_demand_prospecting&amp;utm_term=instacart&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcLZBRCnARIsAMPBgF2WNng4x8atOuPNq-NnfmA-G4dbMv3tgwly-ZI1PWMFaMlTkLxOyjEaAnHsEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instacart<\/a>, a same-day grocery delivery service that partners with local stores.<\/p>\n<p>So, when you put your zip code into Yummly\u2019s database, the ingredients in the recipes you choose are automatically generated into a grocery list sorted by aisle for your chosen store. This speeds things up should you decide not to have the items delivered.<\/p>\n<p>Score!<\/p>\n<p>A coupon link will also pull up offers specific to the grocery store you\u2019ve selected. It will then apply those savings directly to the order.<\/p>\n<p>Pretty impressive, right?<\/p>\n<p>Yummly also uses an algorithm to generate recipes based on your likes and dislikes, with the simple tap of a \u201cyum\u201d button. If you\u2019re diet-conscious, the nutritional information for all of the recipes is included (calories, carbs, fat, and cholesterol).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using an app like My Fitness Pal, iTrackBites, or Weight Watchers, this is a primo feature! Yummly is both an app and a website, so you can browse and save recipes that are specifically tailored to your tastes and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>It even allows you to filter your recipes based on skill level and those with videos, so it is perfect for novice home cooks looking to learn and refine their skills in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>One of Yummly&#8217;s biggest drawbacks is that there is no calendar-style meal plan. However, this may not be an issue for you if this isn&#8217;t a feature you are looking to have with your meal-planning app.<\/p>\n<p>The Yummly meal planning app is available on <strong>Google Play<\/strong> and <strong>iTunes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>And if you get stuck with what recipes to add to Yummly, then feel free to check out these articles we&#8217;ve put together:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-allrecipes-dinner-spinner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Allrecipes_Dinner_Spinner\"\/>6. <a href=\"http:\/\/dish.allrecipes.com\/mobile-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33692\">Allrecipes Dinner Spinner<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites to help you cook better meals for your family.\" style=\"width:512px;height:232px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/allrecipes-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/allrecipes-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites to help you cook better meals for your family.\" style=\"width:512px;height:232px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This unique meal-planning app brings social media into the kitchen with its collection of over 50,000 recipes created by home chefs. You can even follow your favorites for inspiration!<\/p>\n<p>Your feed is personalized and grows smarter with every recipe you save and make and which cooks you follow. You can rate dishes as well. As with similar planning apps, you can search by keyword and cuisine\u2014even dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>But for me, the standout feature of this app is the one that allows you to enter your zip code to find \u201con-sale\u201d items at local stores relevant to your recipe. This feature makes meal planning easy.<\/p>\n<p>Now that\u2019s nifty!<\/p>\n<p>The Allrecipes meal planning app is available for download on Google Play, iTunes, Kindle, and Windows Phone.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ba3d38;\">Note: <\/span>This is not an \u201cad-free\u201d app, and there are no upgrades currently available to make it so.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-pepper-plate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B7_Pepper_Plate\"\/>\u200b7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pepperplate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33693\">Pepper Plate<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Save money and and time by using these 11 meal planning apps and websites to plan your meals.\" style=\"width:512px;height:308px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pepperplate-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pepperplate-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Save money and and time by using these 11 meal planning apps and websites to plan your meals.\" style=\"width:512px;height:308px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pepper Plate allows you to log in using your Facebook account and share recipes that way, as well as on Twitter and email.<\/p>\n<p>Like its competitors, Pepper Plate allows you to import and sort recipes\u00a0and automatically generate grocery lists. However, Pepper Plate stands out with its COOK NOW feature. This tool allows you to use multiple timers (on your smartphone or tablet) for all of the recipes on your menu. So, no need to worry about overcooking the pasta while saut\u00e9ing the chicken.<\/p>\n<p>Pepper Plate is available for download on Google Play, iTunes, Amazon App Store, Windows Store, and Nook.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-meal-planner-pro\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B8_Meal_Planner_Pro\"\/>\u200b8. <a href=\"https:\/\/mealplannerpro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33694\">Meal Planner Pro<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites with free weekly meal planner with grocery list.\" style=\"width:512px;height:281px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mealplannerpro-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mealplannerpro-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites with free weekly meal planner with grocery list.\" style=\"width:512px;height:281px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Save Time. Save Money. Eat Healthy.<\/p>\n<p>That is the Meal Planner Pro tagline.<\/p>\n<p>It encourages healthy eating and incorporates that into your weekly meal-planning routine by first allowing you to set up profiles for every family member.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, their database includes more than just dinner ideas. Their menu also includes healthy breakfast and lunch recipes as well. And that\u2019s something you don\u2019t get with most <a rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/meal-kit-delivery\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"33695\"><strong>meal kit delivery services<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>ProScore System<\/strong> is the app\u2019s equivalent to having your nutritionist. It highlights each item&#8217;s good and bad nutritional values and assigns it a score of 1-100.<\/p>\n<p>The site also offers personalized meal planning and support for things such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diabetes (all types)<\/li>\n<li>Lactose intolerance<\/li>\n<li>Weight management and weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Anemia<\/li>\n<li>High Blood Pressure<\/li>\n<li>High Cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Digestive Health<\/li>\n<li>Gluten Intolerance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can save your favorite recipes and put them directly onto your calendar for the week\u2026 even months!<\/p>\n<p>This makes <a data-lasso-id=\"33696\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/how-to-make-a-meal-plan\/\">meal planning<\/a> a snap! When you create your grocery list, you\u2019ll be given images and nutrition information for all ingredients\u2026 even the warning labels, so you will know if it contains something you or a loved one can\u2019t have.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-plan-to-eat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8B9_Plan_to_Eat\"\/>\u200b9. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/plantoeat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33697\">Plan to Eat<\/a><\/u><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free to try for 30 days, $4.95\/month or $39\/year after that<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites and free meal planning app for weight loss.\" style=\"width:512px;height:263px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/plantoeat-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/plantoeat-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Here are 11 meal planning apps and websites and free meal planning app for weight loss.\" style=\"width:512px;height:263px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Perhaps the most basic app at first glance, Plan to Eat has a few surprises for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/healthy-habits\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33698\">health-conscious<\/a> meal planners.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, by bookmarking the Plan to Eat webpage, you can scour\u00a0Pinterest\u00a0or\u00a0Delish\u00a0and\u00a0click the recipes you like to automatically add them to your meal plan.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the user interface is highly intuitive, making it a cinch to drag and drop items to populate your meal planner for the week. This is also super helpful if one person is trying to eat gluten-free while also planning regular meals for kids at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of kids, if you bookmark the site on their personal devices as well, they can log in and see what\u2019s planned for dinner. Older kids may even be able to start the meal with the recipe right in front of them.<\/p>\n<p><em>Do I hear allowance money?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can also add notes to the planner if <a data-lasso-id=\"33701\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/best-meal-prep-containers\/\">leftovers<\/a> are on the agenda, which reduces the need to double the ingredients in the shopping list.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Staples List<\/strong> is a great place to add common and often forgotten items to your shopping list. Just click to add a staple to your weekly shopping list without having to re-enter it time and again.<\/p>\n<p>Got questions? No worries. Plan to Eat has top-notch customer service agents who are willing and eager to help.<\/p>\n<p>This app is ideal for people who already have a decently sized recipe collection or for those who love to look around on the internet for new recipes. It does not come with a preset recipe database.<\/p>\n<p>The Plan to Eat app is available online, via Google Play and iTunes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-big-oven\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Big_Oven\"\/>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigoven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33702\">Big Oven<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free, pro membership available for $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Here are 11 best online meal planners and meal planning apps and websites.\" style=\"width:512px;height:232px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/bigoven-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/bigoven-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"Here are 11 best online meal planners and meal planning apps and websites.\" style=\"width:512px;height:232px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yes, this meal-planning app offers more than 350,000 recipes to inspire you! And, yes, it offers a <strong>snapshot feature<\/strong> where you can take pics of family recipes, and Big Oven will upload them into your recipe collection.<\/p>\n<p>You can comment on recipes, receive feedback notifications, and create a grocery list that other family members can share. These are all awesome features, but cooking with <a data-lasso-id=\"33703\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/best-meal-prep-containers\/\">leftovers<\/a> and <a data-lasso-id=\"33704\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/portion-control-containers\/\">controlling your portions<\/a> is this app\u2019s bread and butter.<\/p>\n<p>With Big Oven, choose up to 3 leftovers\/ingredients, and the app will tell you what you can create! For instance:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>London broil<\/li>\n<li>Tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>Mushrooms<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I typed these in, and Big Oven suggested:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chili<\/li>\n<li>Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja<\/li>\n<li>Irish stew<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There were other suggestions, but these three recipes utilized all three ingredients I typed in. Other recipes used one or two of the ingredients as a springboard to something else.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, it&#8217;s pretty cool.<\/p>\n<p>Pretty cool.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-nbsp-dealstomeals-com\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Dealstomealscom\"\/>11.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/dealstomeals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33705\"><u>Dealstomeals.com<\/u><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2 weeks free, $4.95 per month after<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"934\" height=\"829\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"If you're looking for the best meal planning apps and websites, check out our meal planning apps review.\" style=\"width:467px;height:415px\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dealstomeals-meal-planning-website.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"934\" height=\"829\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dealstomeals-meal-planning-website.jpg\" alt=\"If you're looking for the best meal planning apps and websites, check out our meal planning apps review.\" style=\"width:467px;height:415px\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Deals to Meals claims to be a one-of-a-kind service! It is the only meal planning service online that bases its weekly meal plans around the best grocery deals in your area.<\/p>\n<p>All of your meals will be planned around sale items, which will save you hundreds of dollars each month. The weekly meal planner provides you with one week\u2019s worth of:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main dishes<\/li>\n<li>Side dishes<\/li>\n<li>Desserts<\/li>\n<li>Food storage recipes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a data-lasso-id=\"33706\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/best-meal-prep-containers\/\">food <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/best-meal-prep-containers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"96239\">storage-<\/a>specific recipes are perfect for those nights when you are short on time!<\/p>\n<p>Meal planning doesn\u2019t get much more straightforward. For shopping, you can elect to create your own grocery list or have one generated for you.<\/p>\n<p>Separate from the meal planning service, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/dealstomeals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"Deals to Meals (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33707\">Deals to Meals<\/a> offers an option to save up to 70% on groceries without using coupons.<\/p>\n<p>Every week, you will be given a comparison breakdown of the major grocery stores\u2019 deals to Costco, Sam\u2019s Club, and Walmart. Then, Deals to Meals will tell you where the best deals are in your area to save you the most money, promising savings upwards of $ 100 a month, all for just over $1 a week.<\/p>\n<p>The company guarantees you save more than your membership rate, or they will refund you. Refund sounds like no-risk, and I like the sound of that!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #ba3d38;\">WARNING: <\/span><\/strong>If you live outside the USA \u2013 this is not the app for you.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-eat-this-much\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Eat_This_Much\"\/>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/eathismuch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33708\">Eat This Much<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>If there was ever an app for \u201cdiet lovers\u201d and \u201cmeal preppers,\u201d\u2026 this one may be it.<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"33709\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/eathismuch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eat This Much<\/a> is an easy-to-navigate, user-friendly app designed to help you reach your diet and nutritional goals. It offers tools such as the calorie calculator, weekly meal plans, grocery lists, and more.<\/p>\n<p>You can also create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/how-to-make-a-meal-plan\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33710\">personalized meal plans<\/a> based on your food<br \/>\npreferences, budget, and schedule.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"481\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21538\" style=\"width:512px;height:241px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1024x481.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1536x721.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-600x282.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-65x31.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-220x103.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-213x100.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-358x168.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-729x342.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-872x410.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1020x479.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning.jpg 1844w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1024x481.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1024x481.jpg\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21538\" style=\"width:512px;height:241px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1024x481.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1536x721.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-600x282.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-65x31.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-220x103.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-213x100.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-358x168.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-729x342.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-872x410.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning-1020x479.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Eat-This-Much-meal-planning.jpg 1844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whatever type of diet you\u2019re on and whatever your goals may be, this app can help. Its basic features allow you to:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-icon--icon-check ugb-27d5650 ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Quickly generate meal plans that meet your calorie and macro targets<\/li>\n<li>Set targets based on weight loss, maintenance, or muscle\/bodybuilding<\/li>\n<li>Follow any eating style or create your own<\/li>\n<li>Choose from paleo, Atkins\/keto, vegetarian, vegan, and Mediterranean diets<\/li>\n<li>Filter out foods\/recipes based on allergies and dislikes, including gluten-free<\/li>\n<li>Set the available cooking time for each meal to match your schedule<\/li>\n<li>Personalize recipes or add your own<\/li>\n<li>Customize recipe suggestions<\/li>\n<li>Configure the meal planner only to use foods you like using a \u201cRecurring Foods\u201d tab <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Eat This Much takes some of the anxiety from deciding what to eat.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a premium feature that<br \/>\nincorporates: <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-icon--icon-arrow ugb-a312635 ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>A separate intake log for when you didn\u2019t follow the suggested meal plans<\/li>\n<li>Grocery lists are automatically created from your meal plans based on the number of servings<\/li>\n<li>One-click grocery delivery using <a data-lasso-id=\"33711\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instacart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instacart<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pantry tracking to reduce food waste<\/li>\n<li>Customizable targets for each day, such as adding more calories or carbs on workout days <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Typical calorie trackers force you to add foods to your diary individually. By the end of the day, there&#8217;s no guarantee that you&#8217;ll be near your nutrition targets. With our automatic meal planner, there&#8217;s nothing to track because everything is already entered for you. All you have to do is follow the plan.<\/p>\n<p>Try out the free account to see if their meal plans appeal to you. If you like what you see (and eat), you can upgrade to the premium meal planner for $4.99 per month \u2013\u00a0 billed annually as $59.88. That\u2019s just $ 16 cents per day!<\/p>\n<p>The app can be downloaded via the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/eat-this-much\/id981637806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33712\">App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.eatthismuch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33713\">Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-go-meal-amp-fitness-tracker\">13. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/go-meal-and-fitness-tracker\/id785910082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33714\">GO \u2013 Meal &amp; Fitness Tracker<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Developed by Dietitians, GO claims to be the<br \/>\neasiest meal and fitness tracker you\u2019ll ever use. <\/p>\n<p>Available exclusively in the <a data-lasso-id=\"33715\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/go-meal-and-fitness-tracker\/id785910082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">App Store<\/a>, the GO requires you to answer two quick questions before you can start\u00a0<em>us<\/em>ing it.<\/p>\n<p>Please select a color (red or green) and pick your size\u2026 that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>Really? <\/p>\n<p>Really. <\/p>\n<p>This finely crafted app offers one-touch meal entry and creates a visual food log that is more powerful, understandable, and useful than typical calorie trackers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" alt=\"best meal planning apps | fitness apps\" class=\"wp-image-21539\" style=\"width:512px;height:235px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-600x275.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-65x30.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-220x101.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-218x100.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-358x164.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-729x334.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-872x399.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-1020x467.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning.jpg 1129w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-1024x469.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-1024x469.jpg\" alt=\"best meal planning apps | fitness apps\" class=\"wp-image-21539\" style=\"width:512px;height:235px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-600x275.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-65x30.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-220x101.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-218x100.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-358x164.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-729x334.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-872x399.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning-1020x467.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/GO-meal-planning.jpg 1129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>GO plots each entry on an easy-to-read timeline\u00a0in daily, weekly, or monthly formats. This zoomed-out view helps you see the big picture with a single glance. When it comes down to it, your day-to-day habits are what really make a difference in your health.<\/p>\n<p>GO is incredibly visual\u2026 and, honestly, many of us consider ourselves visual people.<\/p>\n<p>The platform\u2019s visual timeline gives you an instant snapshot of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/personal-strengths-list\/\" data-lasso-id=\"96240\">personal strengths <\/a>and weaknesses. Maybe you overeat at night? Or too many snacks? Skipping breakfast too often? Not getting enough workouts logged weekly?<\/p>\n<p>One look at a weekly or monthly timeline will empower you to make changes that pertain to you and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Go also motivates you to stay on point with visual tracking staring you in the face. Too many \u201cred\u201d foods during the day? Maybe you need to have more greens for dinner, then. User reviews admitted to adding more \u201cgreen\u201d foods just to make your timeline look better. Think of it like your child giving you the \u201cpuppy dog eyes\u201d when you say no to ice cream.<\/p>\n<p>GO makes capturing the most essential details easy in seconds\u2026 and is built on the science of practical, everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>Your average calorie trackers are rarely accurate because we all tend to underestimate our food intake and overestimate our activity. We rarely, if ever, have the exact weight\/size\/brand\/recipe to enter, making the whole process \u201cjust a guess\u201d anyway.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the bottom line: Most of us know when we make healthy or not-so-healthy choices. What we really need is the motivation to make better choices and the visibility to see the impact of our choices over time\u2014a nutritional babysitter, if you will.<\/p>\n<p>Main features include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-icon--icon-plus ugb-d69198f ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The ability to enter meals and activities in seconds<\/li>\n<li>An integrated camera that lets you snap pictures of your meals for precise meal tracking<\/li>\n<li>The interactive timeline shows daily, weekly, and monthly views of your eating and exercise habits<\/li>\n<li>The \u201cHow to Succeed\u201d coaching section offers practical guidance on what behaviors to look for on your timeline and how to make healthy adjustments.<\/li>\n<li>Syncs your results to the cloud<\/li>\n<li>Automatically plots workouts you do with other Lolo apps <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The app is certainly onto something\u2026 so if you can access an Apple device, check it out for $1.99.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-30-whole-days\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_30_Whole_Days\"\/>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/30-whole-days\/id1273547462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33716\">30 Whole Days<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Both Apple and Google\/Android customers can now enjoy <a data-lasso-id=\"33717\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=finnc2.whole30&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">30 Whole Days<\/a>\u2026 the app that brings the Internet sensation&#8217;s 30-day challenge straight to their smartphone or tablet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This app is designed to help users complete the 30-day challenge or change their food habits with ease. No more frustrating Google searches for unknown foods and ingredients while at the grocery store.<\/p>\n<p>This app allows you to search for packaged foods at the grocery store using a barcode, description, or UPC\u00a0\u2026 It automatically tells you if the item is compliant or not. No more searching through the labels!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21535\" style=\"width:512px;height:259px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-1024x517.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-150x76.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-600x303.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-65x33.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-220x111.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-198x100.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-358x181.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-729x368.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-872x440.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-1010x510.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning.jpg 1050w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-1024x517.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-1024x517.jpg\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21535\" style=\"width:512px;height:259px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-1024x517.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-150x76.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-600x303.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-65x33.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-220x111.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-198x100.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-358x181.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-729x368.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-872x440.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning-1010x510.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30-Whole-meal-planning.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition, you can quickly and easily search for additives and ingredients you are unaware of on labels to determine whether they are compliant.<\/p>\n<p>The app features a grocery list, a countdown for your 30-day venture, recipes, and more!<\/p>\n<p>This app can also be used to find Paleo-compliant foods, but it is designed for the 30-day challenge.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: The app is not affiliated with <a rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/whole30.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"33718\">Whole30<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The app costs just $2.99, regardless of the platform it\u2019s loaded onto. One complaint is that despite being a paid app, there are still some ads\u2026 which can be annoying.<\/p>\n<p>This <a data-lasso-id=\"33720\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buildamenu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">website and app<\/a> prides itself on offering easy, personalized meal plans for busy families. It takes the guesswork out of planning dinner by making affordable and delicious recipes easily accessible for any budget.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional <a data-lasso-id=\"33721\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/best-meal-prep-containers\/\">meal planning and prep<\/a>, Build a Menu offers a fine selection of recipes. There is no need to scour cookbooks or the Web for ideas.<\/p>\n<p>The initial setup is easy. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"833\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21537\" style=\"width:512px;height:417px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-1024x833.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-150x122.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-492x400.jpg 492w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-65x53.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-220x179.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-123x100.jpg 123w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-358x291.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-553x450.jpg 553w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-627x510.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning.jpg 1188w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-1024x833.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-1024x833.jpg\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21537\" style=\"width:512px;height:417px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-1024x833.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-150x122.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-492x400.jpg 492w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-65x53.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-220x179.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-123x100.jpg 123w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-358x291.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-553x450.jpg 553w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning-627x510.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/build-a-menu-meal-planning.jpg 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Simply enter your zip code and pick which store you will shop at. Build a Menu, then search that store\u2019s sales ads and recommend several recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (even side dishes and desserts) for the entire week.<\/p>\n<p>Once that is done, Build a Menu turns <a data-lasso-id=\"33722\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/how-to-make-a-meal-plan\/\">meal planning<\/a> into a simplistic 3-step process.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on a recipe that sounds appealing<\/li>\n<li>View the price each recipe will cost to make so you can pick the ones that fit your budget<\/li>\n<li>Select your recipe, and BAM (pun intended)! A shopping list is automatically generated at your preferred store. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When filtering through meal options, BAM<br \/>\noffers choices. <\/p>\n<p>Allergy to gluten, dairy, or nuts? No problem.<\/p>\n<p>Want vegetarian options? Not an issue. <\/p>\n<p>Menu categories include: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dine on a Dime<\/li>\n<li>Family Friendly<\/li>\n<li>Low Carb<\/li>\n<li>Low Fat\/Sensible Portions (Points<br \/>Based)<\/li>\n<li>Gluten-Free<\/li>\n<li>Allergy Friendly (No Gluten, Dairy<br \/>or Nuts)<\/li>\n<li>Vegetarian<\/li>\n<li>Clean Eating<\/li>\n<li>Slow Cooker<\/li>\n<li>Grill-A-Meal<\/li>\n<li>Freezer Cooking Menus<\/li>\n<li>Trim Healthy Mama (<a data-lasso-id=\"33723\" href=\"https:\/\/trimhealthymama.com\/\">THM<\/a>) -inspired recipes<\/li>\n<li>Your Choice of Side Dishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But wait! There\u2019s more. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0BAM\u2019s<br \/>\nselection of additional meal choices include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lunch Box, Family Friendly, THM<br \/>and Gluten Free Lunches<\/li>\n<li>Family Friendly, THM and Gluten<br \/>Free Breakfasts<\/li>\n<li>Cheat &amp; Eat \u2013 Breakfast &amp;<br \/>Lunch (no recipe needed!)<\/li>\n<li>Family Friendly, THM, and Gluten<br \/>Free Snacks<\/li>\n<li>Cooking With Kids<\/li>\n<li>Dessert of the Week (Family<br \/>Friendly, THM &amp; Gluten Free)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BAM charges $4.99 per month (or $48 for 12 months) for the premium plan but eliminates some of the risk by offering a 30-day full money-back guarantee\u2026 no questions asked. A slightly less expensive option, the Done-4-You Plan, provides you with pre-selected menus via email. You can\u2019t customize recipes on this plan. This costs $5 per month, or $34.95 for 12 months.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-prepear\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Prepear\"\/>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33724\">Prepear<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Prepear streamlines all facets of cooking\u2014from recipe gathering to shopping to prep to finished product\u2014into one simplistic and crisp interface.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"801\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21541\" style=\"width:512px;height:401px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-1024x801.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-511x400.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-65x51.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-220x172.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-128x100.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-358x280.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-575x450.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-652x510.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning.jpg 1025w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-1024x801.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-1024x801.jpg\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21541\" style=\"width:512px;height:401px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-1024x801.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-511x400.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-65x51.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-220x172.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-128x100.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-358x280.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-575x450.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning-652x510.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Prepear-meal-planning.jpg 1025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The app is designed to help make mealtime seem like less of a chore.\u00a0 Key features include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meal plan creator: Organize your entire meal process with Prepear\u2019s intuitive Meal Planner. Just tap to plan a week of meals from your own personal, shareable cookbook\u2026 including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.<\/li>\n<li>Automatic grocery lists \u2013 \u201csmart grocery list\u201d technology makes it possible to match your meal plan automatically. Ingredients are sorted into categories for efficient, satisfying shopping\u2026 check off items as you go.<\/li>\n<li>Recipe collection, storage, and sharing \u2013 collect your favorite recipes from anywhere and sort them into collections for simple meal planning. <\/li>\n<li\/>\n<li>Collaborate with friends to build your collections. Never lose another recipe.<\/li>\n<li>Food Feed: Here, users can share their cooking lives in real time with friends by posting pictures and cooking tips. You can take inspiration from their ideas, and you can also get meal ideas from people you trust. Every post is paired with a recipe you can easily bookmark and cook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The app also features personalized meal ideas based on what you\u2019ve cooked before and who you follow. You can track your cooking habits and customize your tastes, allergies, and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a clear recipe screen allows<br \/>\neasy navigation between ingredients and directions. You can even check off<br \/>\nsteps while you cook. <\/p>\n<p>Prepear is available via the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/prepear\/id1248495163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33725\">App Store<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.prepear.android&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33726\">Google Play<\/a>. The app is free, with in-app purchases.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-mealboard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Mealboard\"\/>17. <a href=\"http:\/\/mealboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33727\">Mealboard<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>MealBoard combines recipe management, meal<br \/>\nplanning, groceries and pantry management into a single app. <\/p>\n<p>Currently only available for iPhone and iPad users, <a data-lasso-id=\"33728\" href=\"http:\/\/mealboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mealboard<\/a> allows you to manage your recipes by: easily<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Food category<\/li>\n<li>Meal type<\/li>\n<li>Stores organized by the aisle<\/li>\n<li>Grocery items <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The clean, uncluttered interface is typical Apple.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21540\" style=\"width:512px;height:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-600x392.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-65x42.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-220x144.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-153x100.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-358x234.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-612x400.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-689x450.jpg 689w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-781x510.jpg 781w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning.jpg 1148w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-1024x669.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21540\" style=\"width:512px;height:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-600x392.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-65x42.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-220x144.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-153x100.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-358x234.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-612x400.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-689x450.jpg 689w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning-781x510.jpg 781w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mealboard-meal-planning.jpg 1148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Recipes can be automatically loaded onto the<br \/>\napp with its web browser feature. You can use the search feature to search websites<br \/>\nfor recipes to import, or even upload your own.<\/p>\n<p>Another feature that really sets Mealboard<br \/>\napart is it\u2019s Pantry Tracker. <\/p>\n<p><em>Ever wondered how much sugar left in your pantry? Or how many tomatoes left in the fridge?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>MealBoard eliminates the guesswork by keeping track of those things. Once you&#8217;re done grocery shopping, move items from the shopping list to the pantry.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily adjust the items left in stock as you cook with those ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>The app is available for $3.99 via the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id333425918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33729\">App store<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Spoonacular_Food_Companion\"\/>18<a href=\"https:\/\/mealplanningapp.co\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33730\">. <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mealplanningapp.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33731\">Spoonacular Food Companion<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"33732\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"363\" alt=\"spoonacular app | meal planning apps | best meal plan apps\" class=\"wp-image-28646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion-768x357.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion.jpg\" alt=\"spoonacular app | meal planning apps | best meal plan apps\" class=\"wp-image-28646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/spoonacular-food-companion-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an app that helps you make meal plans based on what you and your family eat rather than an ideal weekly menu, you might want to give this one a try.<\/p>\n<p>Most people always want to eat healthy, but time constraints and preferences make it very difficult to prepare full-course, home-cooked meals constantly.<\/p>\n<p>This app considers that users sometimes dine out or use frozen foods. It incorporates this into a meal plan that automatically creates a shopping list based on the menu you\u2019re planning for the week.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, this app automatically calculates the nutritional information of every meal. This is a nice feature that can help keep track of your protein, carbs, and calorie intake, making it easier to adhere to diets that require you to keep track of certain nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>If you have heirloom recipes, this app allows you to store them online and share them with others through a link.<\/p>\n<p>The app\u2019s other cool features that users appreciate include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-3896e22 ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Recipe of the day \u2013 To inspire you to try the featured recipes.<\/li>\n<li>Search engine \u2013 Allows you to find recipes, restaurant meals, and pre-packaged food to add to your weekly menu.<\/li>\n<li>Meal planner that syncs with your Google calendar.<\/li>\n<li>Diet-specific recipe search.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This app is available for<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spoonacular-food-companion\/id1406527413#?platform=iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33733\"> iOS<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=app.com.spoonacular&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33734\"> Android<\/a>. It is free.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-anylist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Anylist\"\/>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anylist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"33735\">Anylist<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>AnyList is a \u201cno-frills\u201d tool for creating grocery shopping lists and collecting and organizing recipes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"711\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21536\" style=\"width:211px;height:356px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning.jpg 422w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-89x150.jpg 89w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-237x400.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-39x65.jpg 39w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-131x220.jpg 131w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-59x100.jpg 59w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-267x450.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-303x510.jpg 303w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning.jpg\" alt=\"best meal planning apps\" class=\"wp-image-21536\" style=\"width:211px;height:356px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning.jpg 422w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-89x150.jpg 89w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-237x400.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-39x65.jpg 39w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-131x220.jpg 131w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-59x100.jpg 59w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-267x450.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anylist-meal-planning-303x510.jpg 303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can also share any of your lists with your spouse or roommates for free. Thanks to seamless integration technology, changes show up instantly on everyone\u2019s device.<\/p>\n<p>Anylist top features include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-icon--icon-check ugb-014ef9d ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Quickly add and cross off items. Autocomplete suggests common items as you type<\/li>\n<li>Add notes to list items to indicate package size, brand, coupons, etc<\/li>\n<li>Create multiple lists to organize items by store or occasion<\/li>\n<li>Grocery items are automatically separated into categories<\/li>\n<li>Create custom categories<\/li>\n<li>Re-order categories to match the layout of your local store<\/li>\n<li>Save items as favorites, then browse your favorites and add them to your current shopping list<\/li>\n<li>View recent items from your past shopping trips, then add them back to your current list<\/li>\n<li>Easily share lists via email; there is no limit as to how many people you share with<\/li>\n<li>Everyone creates their own AnyList account, so you can share some lists while keeping others private<\/li>\n<li>Optional push notifications let you know when a shared list has been modified<\/li>\n<li>Sort list items alphabetically or manually. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Anylist also allows you to enter and share your own recipes or copy and paste recipes from another source.<\/p>\n<p>The app will sync across all of your devices. Sign in to your AnyList account on your devices, and any changes made will appear.<\/p>\n<p>Your lists and recipes are also securely backed up in the cloud as part of your AnyList account. So, if you get a new device, the list will transfer.<\/p>\n<p>All of these features above are available for free via <a data-lasso-id=\"33736\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.purplecover.anylist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google Play<\/a> and in the <a data-lasso-id=\"33737\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/anylist\/id522167641?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">App Store<\/a>\u2026 however, Anylist also offers optional in-app purchases (ranging from $9.99 \u2013 $14.99) called AnyList Complete, which includes added features, such as:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-icon--icon-star ugb-f4cd2f3 ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>AnyList for the Web \u2013 works with most major web browsers<\/li>\n<li>Recipe Web Import \u2013 search for recipes on the web and import them directly into AnyList<\/li>\n<li>Meal Planning Calendar \u2013 plan your meals with month and list views, easily add some or all of the ingredients for upcoming recipes to your shopping list<\/li>\n<li>Shared\/uploaded item and Recipe Photos<\/li>\n<li>Passcode Lock \u2013 protect your lists from casual snooping <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-and-now-to-sum-it-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_Now_to_Sum_It_Up%E2%80%A6\"\/><strong>And Now to Sum It Up\u2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Meal planning sites and apps are pretty much all over the place these days. And quite honestly, they all offer many of the same features. (But if you prefer to write things down, <a data-lasso-id=\"33738\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/weekly-meal-planning\/\">here are some weekly meal planner template ideas to choose from<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>If you want to build <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/healthy-habits\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33739\">better healthy habits<\/a> for your and your family, then it\u2019s really a bit of trial and error when it comes to finding the one that best suits you.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve tried my best to wrangle up some of the better ones\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of which you choose, it would be best if you were on the lookout for these things:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free or free trial<\/li>\n<li>Menu\/recipe variety<\/li>\n<li>Automatically generated grocery list<\/li>\n<li>Calendar sync<\/li>\n<li>Available as an app<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Most of the ones I suggested are free, so I implore you to check them all out if your data plan allows. Not to mention, many are accessible on the web. So, there is really no excuse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/how-to-make-a-meal-plan\/\" data-lasso-id=\"33740\">Meal planning<\/a> works! You\u2019ve just got to commit to it. And if you haven\u2019t got the time or desire, let these sites and apps do it for you! Especially when so many of them are FREE!<\/p>\n<p>\u200b <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9453 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-510x510.jpg 510w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-1024x1024.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9453 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/nicoel-profile-pic-510x510.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Nicole Krause<\/strong> has been writing both personally and professionally for over 20 years. She holds a dual B.A. in English and Film Studies. Her work has appeared in some of the country\u2019s top publications, major news outlets, online publications, and blogs. 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