We make StockNSpoon, so it's one of the options below and it's labeled as ours. Weigh it that way. Every other app links to its own page, and we say where another app is the better pick.
What happened to Mealime?
From Mealime's closing notice:
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Last day | October 21, 2026 |
| Pro subscriptions | No further charges before the closing date |
| Where Mealime points you | Meals Hub, inside Albertsons Companies grocery apps |
| Your data | Deleted when the app shut down |
| Export | None offered |
Where did the Mealime recipes go?
Mealime's notice says its recipes live on in Meals Hub, for free, including the ones that were Pro only. Anything you added yourself went with your account. Write down the five or ten dinners you cook most while you still remember them.
What should you ask any meal planner?
- Does it know what is already in your kitchen? Most planners start from an empty fridge every week.
- Can it build the grocery list and cart for you? Or does it stop at a list you must copy?
- Which stores does it work with? Make sure yours is on the list.
- What does it really cost? Check the free version, the trial and the renewal price.
- How much typing does it need? The more manual the upkeep, the sooner people quit.
How do the main Mealime alternatives compare?
Prices and features change, so confirm on each app's own page before you subscribe.
| App | Best for | Pantry tracking | Builds a store cart | Price noted in October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StockNSpoon (ours) | Pantry-first planning and shopping only what's missing | Yes | Yes, split by store; you check out at the store | $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year, and you can try it free first |
| Meals Hub | Safeway, Vons and Albertsons shoppers | No | Yes, inside the Albertsons Companies apps | Free inside the store apps |
| Samsung Food | Large recipe library, Samsung users | Yes, Food List | Yes, partner retailers | Free; Food+ $6.99 a month |
| Ollie | Family-focused AI planning | Fridge-photo meal ideas | Yes, Instacart and Amazon Fresh | In-app purchases vary |
| Cooklist | Importing purchases to track a pantry | Yes | No checkout | Free; Pro from $5.99 a month |
| eMeals | Curated weekly menus | No | Yes, several retailers | From $4.99 a month on annual |
| Paprika 3 | Saving recipes from the web | Basic | No | $4.99 one time per platform |
| Plan to Eat | Planning around your own recipes | No | No | $5.95 a month or $49 a year |
| AnyList | A great shared shopping list | No | No | $9.99 a year, or $14.99 for a household |
Prices and features are from each app's public listing and roundups gathered in October 2026. Details can change.
Which one should you pick?
- You shop at Safeway, Vons or another Albertsons store: start with Meals Hub. Mealime pointed its users there, and it's free.
- You have your own recipe collection: Plan to Eat or Paprika.
- You mostly want a shared shopping list: AnyList.
- You want a big recipe library on a Samsung phone or fridge: Samsung Food.
- You want a weekly plan that knows your kitchen and builds the cart: StockNSpoon.
Where does StockNSpoon fit?
StockNSpoon is a good match if your main frustration is buying things you already have, or if you spend too long turning a plan into a cart. It plans around your pantry, splits the cart across Kroger, QFC, Fred Meyer, Walmart, Whole Foods and Amazon, and leaves checkout to the store. Like Mealime, it makes the decision for you: it plans your week, and you swap any meal you don't want.
Where it's weaker: the recipe library is smaller than Mealime's was, and setup asks a few more questions. It is not the right fit if you only want to clip and organize recipes, in which case Paprika or Plan to Eat may suit you better.
More on how it works: AI meal planning, the pantry tracker and recipes from what you have.
Frequently asked questions
Did Mealime shut down?
Yes. Mealime closed on October 21, 2026, according to its own closing notice.
Can I still get my Mealime recipes?
The Mealime recipes are on Meals Hub, for free, according to the closing notice. Your own additions and favorites were personal data, which Mealime said it deletes at shutdown. There was never an export tool.
Will I be charged for Mealime Pro?
No. Mealime said Pro subscribers wouldn't be charged again before the closing date.
What is Meals Hub?
It's the recipe and shopping tool inside Albertsons Companies grocery apps. Mealime pointed its users there.
What is a good replacement for Mealime?
It depends on how you shop. Recipe organizers suit people who curate, macro planners suit people who track numbers, and pantry-first planners like StockNSpoon suit people who want to stop buying food they already own.
Does StockNSpoon build a grocery cart?
Yes. It splits your list across Kroger, QFC, Fred Meyer, Walmart, Whole Foods and Amazon and hands each part to that store's own cart. You check the cart and finish the order at the store.
How much does StockNSpoon cost?
$4.99 a month or $29.99 a year, and you can try it free first.