Foodie vs ReciMe
Both apps turn recipes from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and websites into clean recipes with a grocery list. They differ on price, platforms, family accounts and how much AI you get.
Written by the team that makes Foodie. Facts about ReciMe checked October 2026; sources at the bottom.
Side by side
| Feature | Foodie | ReciMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan; Premium $6.49/month or $44.99/year | Free plan; ReciMe Plus, $39.99/year in the US per ReciMe's help centre |
| Free plan | 3 AI imports and 5 AI chef messages per 7 days; saving, meal plans and grocery lists free | 5 smart imports per 7 days; grocery list, meal plan and cookbooks free |
| Import from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube | Yes | Yes, plus Facebook and Pinterest |
| Import from photos or pasted text | Yes | Yes; cookbook and handwritten scans need Plus |
| AI cooking assistant | AI chef chat that knows the open recipe; voice help with Premium | AI assistant with Plus |
| Grocery list by store section | Yes | Yes, by aisle or by recipe |
| Unit conversion and scaling | Both free | Scaling free; unit conversion needs Plus |
| Cook mode | Free | Needs Plus |
| Family sharing | Each person has their own account in a shared household | Shared cookbooks, or everyone logs in to one account |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and web |
Where ReciMe is better
- Android and web apps. Foodie is iPhone and iPad only.
- A bigger free import allowance: 5 per week against Foodie's 3.
- Imports from Facebook and Pinterest too.
- A cheaper yearly plan if the $39.99 US price applies to you.
- Hundreds of thousands of App Store ratings and a large community.
Where Foodie is better
- Unit conversion and cook mode are free, not part of a paid plan.
- Real family accounts: everyone signs in as themselves and shares one household's recipes, lists and meal plans.
- An AI chef you can chat with on the free plan, and voice help while cooking with Premium.
Which one should you pick?
Pick ReciMe if you need Android or a web app, or import more than three recipes a week without paying. Pick Foodie if you cook with a family on iPhones and want cook mode, unit conversion and an AI chef without a subscription.
Questions
Is ReciMe free?
ReciMe has a free plan with 5 smart imports every 7 days. The grocery list, meal planner and cookbooks are free. Unit conversion, cook mode, nutrition and cookbook scanning need ReciMe Plus.
How much does ReciMe cost?
ReciMe's help centre lists ReciMe Plus at $39.99 a year in the US (checked October 2026). The App Store shows several Plus prices, so check the price in the app for your country.
Is Foodie a good ReciMe alternative?
Yes, if you use an iPhone or iPad. Foodie imports from the same places, keeps cook mode and unit conversion free, and has separate accounts for each family member. Foodie Premium is $6.49 a month or $44.99 a year.
Sources
- ReciMe: free weekly imports
- ReciMe: subscription price
- ReciMe: Plus benefits
- ReciMe: sharing an account
- ReciMe on the App Store
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